Updated as of April 5, 2022 at 8:47 p.m. to include Twitter statement from Mike Schrage.
Mike Schrage has resigned as the head coach of the Elon University men’s basketball team, effective immediately, as announced by Elon Director of Athletics Dave Blank in a press release.
“I would like to thank Mike for his three years leading our program,” Blank said in the press release. “Although they have decided to move in a different direction, we are confident we have a foundation in place to continue to build a very successful program at Elon.”
Schrage compiled a 33-52 record in three seasons with Elon and led the team to the 2021 Colonial Athletic Association Championship game. Elon went 10-22 this season and finished with a 7-11 conference record.
According to multiple sources, Schrage is expected to join Duke University’s coaching staff as an assistant coach for the 2022-23 season. Schrage was previously the director of basketball operations at Duke from 2002-08.
Elon will begin a national search for its next head coach immediately, according to Blank. The next coach will be the third in the last five seasons for Elon.
This is a developing story, check back for more updates.