Cincinnati has dismissed males’s basketball coach Wes Miller, sources verify to Bearcat Journal. Miller spent 5 seasons main the Bearcats, compiling a 100-75 document and failing to succeed in the NCAA Tournament. He is owed a $9.9 million buyout beneath his contract, however the buyout could also be negotiated down.
Miller led UC to an 18-15 document in 2026 as Cincinnati struggled to handle accidents and off-court points early within the season. UC made the choice to maneuver on from Miller simply days after the Bearcats blew an eight-point lead with simply over two minutes to play towards UCF within the second spherical of the Big 12 Tournament.
The Bearcats had been on the bubble for a lot of February and March, however an abysmal nonconference slate — together with losses to Eastern Michigan, Xavier, Louisville, Georgia and Clemson — mixed with a 3-6 begin to convention play, led them to overlook the event for the fifth straight 12 months. Miller was additionally simply 1-4 towards crosstown rival Xavier throughout his tenure in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Athletic Director John Cunningham signed Miller to an extension on Dec. 14, 2022. The contract gave him a aggressive wage amongst Big 12 coaches and secured him as different colleges confirmed curiosity in hiring him away from the Bearcats.
Miller by no means completed above .500 in Big 12 play whereas main Cincinnati and by no means guided the Bearcats to a top-50 offense by season’s finish, regardless of persistently producing near-elite defenses. He was employed at Cincinnati after 10 seasons and one NCAA Tournament look at North Carolina Greensboro.
