TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona athletic director Dave Heeke is out after seven years amid financial difficulties in the lead-up to the school's move to the Big 12 Conference.
The school announced Monday a «transition in the leadership» in the department. Heeke will be out Feb. 2 and former Wildcats softball coach Mike Candrea will serve as interim AD. «I want to thank Dave for his outstanding efforts in leading our athletics program through a period of significant change,» University of Arizona president Robert C.
Robbins said in a statement. «He helped get our men's and women's basketball programs and our football program on a strong trajectory, oversaw the success of several of our sports teams and greatly enhanced the student-athlete experience.
Dave always displayed the highest integrity, and I am appreciative of his partnership and dedication.» The move from Heeke comes as Arizona tries to shore up a financial crisis created in part by the COVID-19 pandemic.