[Men's Basketball] Patel Steps Down as OCU Coach

ALVA, Okla. – Vinay Patel has left his position as Oklahoma City University head men's basketball to become head coach at Northwestern Oklahoma State.

Patel posted an 82-42 record in four seasons with three consecutive 20-win seasons, four national-tournament appearances plus two round of 16 appearances the past two years directing the Stars. OCU athletic director Jim Abbott will launch a national search to find Patel's successor.