Cincinnati set to hire Utah State's Jerrod Calhoun as next head coach
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Key Points:
- Cincinnati is set to hire Utah State head coach Jerrod Calhoun as its next head coach, with Calhoun emerging as the leading candidate recently.
- Calhoun, a former Cincinnati student assistant under Bob Huggins, has led Utah State to two consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, including a recent first-round win over Villanova.
- The Bearcats plan to fund their NIL payroll at a high level, estimated to exceed $10 million, signaling a strong commitment to support the program under Calhoun.
- Wes Miller was fired earlier this month after failing to make the NCAA tournament in five seasons, and Calhoun is expected to restore Cincinnati as an annual tournament contender.
- Calhoun has a $4 million buyout and boasts a 55–15 record in two seasons at Utah State, bringing a successful coaching background from previous stints at Fairmont State and Youngstown State.
