Charlotte hires Wes Miller as men's basketball coach
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Key Points:
- Charlotte has hired Wes Miller as the new men's basketball coach, agreeing to a five-year deal, according to sources and the school's announcement.
- Miller brings 15 seasons of head coaching experience from Cincinnati and UNC Greensboro, with two NCAA tournament appearances during his tenure.
- Cincinnati fired Miller earlier this month after five seasons without an NCAA tournament berth, despite consecutive 20-win seasons in 2022-23 and 2023-24.
- Miller is praised by Charlotte's athletic director Kevin White for his leadership, competitive energy, and vision to build a championship culture at the university.
- Miller replaces Aaron Fearne, who was fired after three seasons, and aims to leverage Charlotte's strong basketball roots and community support to elevate the program.
