University of Cincinnati Parts Ways with Wes Miller

The University of Cincinnati has decided to part ways with men's basketball coach Wes Miller, sources familiar with the matter confirmed Friday, ending his five-year tenure after the Bearcats missed the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight season. The move follows a heartbreaking 66-65 overtime loss to UCF in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament on March 11, 2026, at Kansas City's T-Mobile Center, which eliminated Cincinnati's slim postseason hopes.

Cincinnati officials plan to delay the formal announcement until after April 1, when Miller's buyout drops from $9.9 million to $4.7 million, according to multiple reports. Miller, 43, met with athletic director John Cunningham on Friday and learned his contract would not be renewed. He had three years remaining on the deal originally signed in 2021.

Over his time with the Bearcats, Miller compiled a 100-74 overall record, including an 18-15 mark in the 2025-26 season. The team started the year 11-12 but rallied to win seven of its final 10 games, building momentum heading into the conference tournament. In that decisive matchup against UCF, Cincinnati held an eight-point lead with 2:17 left in regulation but allowed an 8-0...