With patience in him running thin after the Tigers missed the tournament last season , Haith opted for a pre-emptive strike , leaving Missouri for a lower - profile job at Tulsa .
Haith 's exit was just as unusual .
With patience in Haith running thin after the Tigers missed the tournament last season , Haith opted for a pre-emptive strike , leaving Missouri for a lower - profile job at Tulsa .
Haith 's exit was just as unusual .