REPORT: Cincinnati to hire Utah State’s Jerrod Calhoun as next head coach
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Key Points:
- Cincinnati has hired Utah State head coach Jerrod Calhoun as its new men's basketball coach, following the firing of Wes Miller after five seasons.
- Calhoun led Utah State to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances with a 54-14 record over two seasons, including a first-round win over Villanova.
- Calhoun is a Cincinnati alumnus and former student assistant under Bob Huggins, making him a favored candidate due to his strong ties to the university.
- Known for efficient offenses, Calhoun's teams have ranked highly in offensive efficiency, though his defenses have generally ranked lower except for a strong 2026 season.
- His main challenge will be returning Cincinnati to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019.
