Charlotte hires Wes Miller as men’s basketball coach

charlotte The school has hired Wes Miller as men’s basketball coach, the school announced Monday, with sources telling ESPN that Miller has agreed to a five-year deal.

Miller spent 15 seasons as a head coach cincinnati And UNC GreensboroAdvance to two 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 said in a statement. “Throughout this process, what stood out most was his passion, competitive energy and clear vision for building a championship culture here in Charlotte.”

Cincinnati fired Miller earlier this month after he failed to lead the Bearcats to the NCAA Tournament during his five seasons in charge. They were hired in 2021 and finished on the wrong side of the bubble each of the last four seasons, despite winning 20 games in 2022-23 and 2023-24 and finishing 9-9 in Big 12 play this season.

Before taking over at Cincinnati, Miller was the head coach at UNC Greensboro for 10 seasons, going 185–135 with the Spartans. He established himself as one of the best mid-major coaches in the country during his final five seasons at UNC Greensboro with a 125–43 record, three regular season championships in the Southern Conference, and two NCAA Tournament appearances.

Miller is a major hire for first-year athletic director White, who took over in late February, giving the 49ers a proven head coach with name recognition on the field.

“This is a university with tremendous momentum, a passionate city behind it and basketball’s deep roots in the state of North Carolina,” Miller said in a statement. “… We’re going to give everything we have to help our student-athletes develop, compete at the highest level, and build a team that our campus and this city are proud to be a part of. The Foundation is here to do something special, and I can’t wait to get to work as Charlotte’s stock continues to rise.”

He is the son of Kenneth D. Miller, whose name is on the Wake Forest athletic facility. After starting his college career in james madisonmiller transferred North Carolina To play for Roy Williams and won a national championship with the Tar Heels in 2005.

Miller replaces Aaron Fearne, who was fired last week after three seasons. Ferney went 19-12 in his first season in 2023-24 and finished third in the American, but went 3-15 in conference play last season and have struggled this season.