Cincinnati Basketball Coach

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Cincinnati Basketball Coach
Wes Miller Coach

Warren Weston Miller, born on January 28, 1983, is an American basketball coach and former player currently serving as the head men's basketball coach at the University of Cincinnati. Hailing from Greensboro, North Carolina, Miller's collegiate journey began at James Madison University before transferring to the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, where he played under Roy Williams and earned a bachelor's degree in political science in 2007. Notably, Miller was part of the Tar Heel team clinched the 2005 National Championship.

Following his playing career, Miller ventured into coaching, starting as an assistant coach at Elon University under Ernie Nestor. He later joined High Point University's coaching staff under Scott Cherry. In 2010, Miller transitioned to UNC Greensboro, initially as an assistant coach under Mike Dement, before assuming the role of interim head coach in 2011. He guided the team to notable successes, earning recognition as the 2012 Southern Conference Coach of the Year.

Miller's tenure at UNC Greensboro spanned ten seasons, marked by unprecedented achievements, including multiple Southern Conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances. He became the winningest coach in UNC Greensboro history with 185 victories.

In 2021, Miller was appointed head coach at the University of Cincinnati, where he led the Bearcats to a promising inaugural season, concluding with an 18-15 record. Miller contributes significantly to collegiate basketball with a career marked by playing and coaching accomplishments.

NameWes Miller
TitleHead Coach
TeamCincinnati
ConferenceBig 12
Record54–35 (.607)
BornJanuary 28, 1983 (age 41) Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)2008–2009 Elon (assistant) 2009–2010 High Point (assistant) 2010–2011 UNCGreensboro (assistant) 2011–2021 UNC Greensboro 2021–present Cincinnati
Tournaments0–2 (NCAA Division I) 3–2 (NIT) 1–1 (CBI)

Wes Miller Coaching Career

Warren Weston Miller's coaching career commenced after a year of professional play in England. He began as an assistant coach at Elon University before transitioning to High Point University. In 2010, Miller joined the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) as an assistant coach under Mike Dement. Following Dement's mid-season retirement in 2011, Miller assumed the role of interim head coach, leading the team to notable successes. Subsequently, he was officially appointed head coach and spent ten seasons at UNCG, achieving unprecedented milestones, including multiple Southern Conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances. In 2021, Miller took on the head coaching position at the University of Cincinnati, steering the team to a promising first season.

Wes Miller's Accomplishments and Honors

Warren Weston Miller boasts an impressive array of accomplishments and honors as a player and coach in collegiate basketball. As a player, Miller was part of the NCAA championship-winning team in 2005 while representing the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill. Transitioning to coaching, he secured significant accolades, including two Southern Conference tournament championships (2018, 2021), three regular-season titles (2017, 2018, 2021), and the SoCon North Division title in 2012. Miller's coaching prowess earned him the distinguished SoCon Coach of the Year award twice, in 2012 and 2018. His remarkable achievements underscore his contributions to the sport at both levels of competition.

Wes Miller's Head Coaching Record

Wes Miller's head coaching record reflects his proficiency in leading collegiate basketball teams. Notably, he achieved a 185-135 record at UNC Greensboro, featuring multiple conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances, further solidifying his reputation as a successful coach.

SeasonTeamOverallConferenceStandingPostseason
UNC Greensboro Spartans (Southern Conference) (2011–2021)
2011–12UNC Greensboro11–1110–51st (North)
2012–13UNC Greensboro9–226–126th (North)
2013–14UNC Greensboro14–187–96th
2014–15UNC Greensboro11–226–12T–7th
2015–16UNC Greensboro15–1910–8T–5thCBI Quarterfinals
2016–17UNC Greensboro25–1014–4T–1stNIT first round
2017–18UNC Greensboro27–815–31stNCAA Division I Round of 64
2018–19UNC Greensboro29–715–32ndNIT second round
2019–20UNC Greensboro23–913–53rd
2020–21UNC Greensboro21–913–51stNCAA Division I Round of 64
UNC Greensboro:185–135 (.578)109–66 (.623)
Cincinnati Bearcats (American Athletic Conference) (2021–2023)
2021–22Cincinnati18–157–118th
2022–23Cincinnati23–1311–74thNIT Quarterfinals
Cincinnati Bearcats (Big 12 Conference) (2023–present)
2023–24Cincinnati14–73–5
Cincinnati:55–35 (.611)21–23 (.477)
Total:240–170 (.585)

Wes Miller's Personal Life

In his personal life, Wes Miller has strong ties to the basketball community and academia. His father, Kenneth D. Miller, holds prominence as an alumnus and trustee of Wake Forest University. Additionally, his younger brother, Walker Miller, followed in his footsteps by playing basketball, initially for North Carolina, before transferring to Monmouth for his final year. In 2011, Wes married Ashley Love, hailing from Wilmington, establishing a familial connection to North Carolina's coastal region.

FAQ's On Cincinnati Basketball Coach

 A. Wes Miller is the head men's basketball coach at the University of Cincinnati.

A. Wes Miller played collegiate basketball at James Madison University and the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill.

A. Wes Miller won three Southern Conference championships as a coach at UNC Greensboro.

 A. Wes Miller earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill.

A. Wes Miller's father is Kenneth D. Miller, a prominent alumnus and trustee of Wake Forest University.

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