Statement From Cowboy Basketball Head Coach Jeff Linder

LARAMIE, Wyo. (March 21, 2023) – Please see below a statement from University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Jeff Linder.
“I took over this program the week COVID shut down the country in March 2020 with four returning players and two years later we were dancing our way to the NCAA Tournament. New challenges (Transfer Portal & NIL) have presented themselves in the last twelve months that has changed the landscape of college basketball. The new landscape isn’t changing any time soon and we must embrace change. As we embrace change, I hope that the State of Wyoming and the passionate fans who wear the Brown and Gold will embrace the young men who will stay and RIDE FOR THE BRAND.  There will be a lot of new faces next season across college basketball and there will be a lot of new faces playing for the Cowboys in the Arena Auditorium.  The returning players and the new faces will play with a passion and pride that will make you proud. “ 
“My players know that one of the four things that they are held accountable to everyday is what their response is.  As a head coach I have never experienced a season like this.  I have learned a great deal over the last twelve months and will be better for it.  My response will embrace the changes that have impacted the program without sacrificing the standards that have allowed my teams to be successful and what will make us successful as we move forward. As we move forward as a program, I want to wish all the best to the players who have chosen to transfer and are grateful for the time they spent here.”  
Tough times don’t last, but tough people do.
Go Pokes!!!