Bearcats hire Jerrod Calhoun as next men's basketball coach
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Key Points:
- The University of Cincinnati has officially named Jerrod Calhoun as the 29th men's basketball head coach, following the recent departure of Wes Miller after five seasons.
- Calhoun, a UC alumnus and former student assistant under Bob Huggins, most recently coached Utah State to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances in 2025 and 2026, reaching the Round of 32.
- With nine seasons as a Division I head coach, including seven at Youngstown State and two at Utah State, Calhoun holds a 173-121 overall record and is praised for his offensive acumen and player development skills.
- Wes Miller, who led Cincinnati through its transition to the Big 12 and finished with a 100-74 record, has accepted the head coaching position at Charlotte after not making the NCAA Tournament with the Bearcats.
- The coaching change follows a 2025-26 season where Cincinnati finished 18-15 overall and 9-9 in Big 12 play, signaling a new direction for the program under Calhoun's leadership.
