Charlotte hires Wes Miller as men’s basketball coach

Charlotte has employed Wes Miller as men’s basketball coach, the college introduced Monday, with sources telling ESPN that Miller agreed to a five-year deal.

Miller has spent 15 seasons as the pinnacle coach at Cincinnati and UNC Greensboro, advancing to 2 NCAA tournaments.

“Wes Miller is a proven leader with a deep understanding of the game and strong ties to basketball in our state,” athletic director Kevin White stated in an announcement. “Throughout this process, what stood out most was his passion, competitive energy, and clear vision for building a championship culture here at Charlotte.”

Cincinnati fired Miller earlier this month after he did not take the Bearcats to the NCAA event throughout his 5 seasons in cost. He was employed in 2021 and ended every of the previous 4 seasons on the unsuitable facet of the bubble, regardless of successful 20 video games in 2022-23 and 2023-24 and ending 9-9 in Big 12 play this season.

Prior to taking on at Cincinnati, Miller was the pinnacle coach at UNC Greensboro for 10 seasons, going 185-135 with the Spartans. He established himself as the most effective mid-major coaches within the nation throughout his closing 5 seasons at UNC Greensboro, with a 125-43 file, three regular-season championships within the Southern Conference and two NCAA event appearances.

Miller is a marquee rent for first-year athletic director White, who took over the job in late February, giving the 49ers a confirmed head coach with identify recognition within the area.

“This is a university with tremendous momentum, a passionate city behind it, and deep basketball roots in the state of North Carolina,” Miller stated in an announcement. “… We’re going to pour everything we have into developing our student-athletes, competing at the highest level, and building a team that our campus and this city are proud to rally around. The foundation is here for something special, and I can’t wait to get to work because Charlotte’s stock is rising.”

He is the son of Kenneth D. Miller, whose identify is on the Wake Forest athletic facility. After beginning his school profession at James Madison, Miller transferred to North Carolina to play for Roy Williams and gained a nationwide championship with the Tar Heels in 2005.

Miller replaces Aaron Fearne, who was fired final week after three seasons on the helm. Fearne went 19-12 and completed third within the American in his first season in 2023-24 however went 3-15 in convention play final season and struggled mightily down the stretch this season.