Oklahoma fires men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel

Oklahoma head coach Jeff Capel lays into an official during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla. Capel received a technical for the outburst.

Oklahoma has fired men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel, according to The Oklahoman’s website, NewsOK.com.

Capel leaves OU after five seasons, where he posted a 96-69 record.

According to The Oklahoman, Capel’s buyout is expected to be between $2 million and $3 million.