this just sounds like "AD speak" to me. ADs & GMs (pros) say stuff like this every time they fire someone. everybody knows, outside of 2-3 yrs, it hasn't been an "inspiring DECADE of MBB" (in fact, 2 of last 3 have been downright embarrassing, 7/10 we lost 14+ games to a bunch of nobodies in the grand scheme of D-I hoops)...hence he was terminated against his will 1 year after he signed a 3-year extension.
"look forward to seeing him as he continues to support the program he built" = they expect him to be a lower bowl/courtside season ticket holder