Arcadia boys basketball coach steps down

Greg Richards, who led Arcadia to the 4A boys basketball title, is stepping down from his role. (Courtesy photo/Silver Waves Media)

SCOTTSDALE — Arcadia boys basketball Head Coach Greg Richards has reportedly stepped down from his position after two years with the program.

The news was first reported on X by reporter Jacob Seliga. Arcadia’s AD sent out an email saying the seach for a new head coach is already underway.

Richards helped lead the Titans to a 4A State Championship, the first in program history, earlier this year.

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Arcadia boys basketball coach steps down

Greg Richards, who led Arcadia to the 4A boys basketball title, is stepping down from his role. (Courtesy photo/Silver Waves Media)

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 9:50 am

By Brittany Bowyer
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SCOTTSDALE — Arcadia boys basketball Head Coach Greg Richards has reportedly stepped down from his position after two years with the program.

The news was first reported on X by reporter Jacob Seliga. Arcadia’s AD sent out an email saying the seach for a new head coach is already underway.

Richards helped lead the Titans to a 4A State Championship, the first in program history, earlier this year.

Brittany Bowyer is a Report for America corps member, covering sports for Independent Newsmedia in Arizona. Report for America places talented journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and regions.

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