Cincinnati Bearcats Reportedly Hiring Alum Jerrod Calhoun As New Head Coach To Replace Wes Miller
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Jerrod Calhoun, former Cincinnati Bearcats player and coach, has been hired as the new head coach for Cincinnati basketball, returning to his alma mater after successful stints at Youngstown State and Utah State.
- Calhoun brings a strong track record, including a 55-15 record at Utah State, where he won both the Mountain West regular-season and conference tournament championships this season.
- He is expected to have an NIL budget of around $10 million for the 2026-27 roster, aiming to quickly revitalize the Bearcats program and return them to the NCAA Tournament.
- Calhoun is bringing longtime Chief of Staff Paul Molinari and potentially multiple Utah State players to Cincinnati, signaling a significant coaching and roster overhaul.
- Known for his effective late-game coaching and balanced team performance, Calhoun's arrival is seen as a major upgrade for Cincinnati basketball, which struggled in close games under previous coach Wes Miller.
