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Wes Miller
Miller with UNC Greensboro in 2018
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamCincinnati
ConferenceBig 12
Record90–65 (.581)
Annual salary$2.6 million[1]
Biographical details
Born (1983-01-28) January 28, 1983 (age 42)
Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Playing career
2002–2003James Madison
2004–2007North Carolina
2007–2008London Capital
PositionPoint guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2008–2009Elon (assistant)
2009–2010High Point (assistant)
2010–2011UNC Greensboro (assistant)
2011–2021UNC Greensboro
2021–presentCincinnati
Head coaching record
Overall275–200 (.579)
Tournaments0–2 (NCAA Division I)
5–4 (NIT)
1–1 (CBI)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
As player:

NCAA champion (2005)
As coach:

2 SoCon tournament (2018, 2021)
3 SoCon regular season (2017, 2018, 2021)
SoCon North Division (2012)
Awards
2× SoCon Coach of the Year (2012, 2018)

Warren Weston Miller (born January 28, 1983) is an American basketball coach and former player, who is the head men's basketball coach at the University of Cincinnati. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, he played at the collegiate level for James Madison University and the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, where he graduated in 2007. Professionally, Miller played for London Capital of the British Basketball League. He was previously head coach at UNC Greensboro, and served stints as an assistant coach at Elon University and High Point University.

Playing career

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A native of Greensboro, North Carolina, Miller attended New Hampton Prep in New Hampton, New Hampshire.[2] Miller played one year at James Madison before transferring to North Carolina to play for Roy Williams, where he successfully walked on to the basketball team.[3] He was redshirted for the 2003–2004 season. Miller played on the Tar Heel team that won the 2005 National Championship. He graduated in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in political science, and after graduation he wrote a book titled The Road to Blue Heaven about his road to the University of North Carolina and his years playing there.[4] After graduation, Miller played one season for London Capital of the British Basketball League.[5]

Coaching career

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Early career

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After playing professionally in England for a year, Miller was hired as an assistant coach at Elon University to join the staff of head coach Ernie Nestor. Elon had a record of 12–19 in the 2008–2009 season and Nestor stepped down as head coach at the end of the year. Miller was hired at High Point University and joined the staff of their new head coach, Scott Cherry, the next season.[6]

UNC Greensboro

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For the 2010–11 basketball season, Miller became an assistant coach at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro under Mike Dement. That team finished the season 7–24, in fifth place in the Southern Conference.

The next year Dement retired mid-season and Miller became interim head coach. At the time, the Spartans had a record of 2–8 and were in the midst of an eleven-game losing streak. Under Miller, the team finished Southern Conference play with a 10–8 record, 13–19 overall, winning first place in the Southern Conference North Division. Miller was named the 2012 Southern Conference Coach of the Year and was hired officially as head coach.[7]

Miller spent the following ten seasons as the UNCG men's basketball coach.[8] During his tenure UNCG saw an unprecedented run of success, reaching 25 wins for three successive seasons between 2016 and 2019, winning three Southern Conference championships, reaching the NCAA tournament in 2018 and 2021, and recording the program's first postseason victory in 2019. Miller is the winningest coach in UNC Greensboro history, with 185 victories.[9]

Cincinnati

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On April 14, 2021 Cincinnati hired Miller to become their next head coach, replacing John Brannen.[10] He finished his first season leading the Bearcats to a 18–15 record, while going 7–11 in conference play. They placed 8th in the American Athletic Conference.

Personal

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Miller's father, Kenneth D. Miller, is a prominent alumnus and trustee of Wake Forest University.[11] Wes's younger brother Walker Miller also played basketball for North Carolina before transferring to Monmouth for his final year of eligibility.[12] Wes married the former Ashley Love of Wilmington in 2011.[13]

College statistics

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Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG% Field goal percentage 3P% 3-point field goal percentage FT% Free throw percentage
 RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game
 BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high
YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2002–03James Madison30017.2.350.320.6001.01.30.50.04.1
2003–04North CarolinaRedshirt Redshirt
2004–05North Carolina2403.8.300.313.6920.20.50.00.01.1
2005–06North Carolina311622.9.438.441.7201.41.91.10.07.2
2006–07North Carolina38110.6.322.333.7330.51.10.30.02.5
Career1231714.0.377.373.6980.81.30.50.03.8

Source[14]

Head coaching record

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Statistics overview
SeasonTeamOverallConferenceStandingPostseason
UNC Greensboro Spartans (Southern Conference) (2011–2021)
2011–12UNC Greensboro11–1110–51st (North)
2012–13UNC Greensboro9–226–126th (North)
2013–14UNC Greensboro14–187–96th
2014–15UNC Greensboro11–226–12T–7th
2015–16UNC Greensboro15–1910–8T–5thCBI Quarterfinals
2016–17UNC Greensboro25–1014–4T–1stNIT first round
2017–18UNC Greensboro27–815–31stNCAA Division I Round of 64
2018–19UNC Greensboro29–715–32ndNIT second round
2019–20UNC Greensboro23–913–53rd
2020–21UNC Greensboro21–913–51stNCAA Division I Round of 64
UNC Greensboro:185–135 (.578)109–66 (.623)
Cincinnati Bearcats (American Athletic Conference) (2021–2023)
2021–22Cincinnati18–157–118th
2022–23Cincinnati23–1311–74thNIT Quarterfinals
Cincinnati Bearcats (Big 12 Conference) (2023–present)
2023–24Cincinnati22–157–11T–11thNIT Quarterfinals
2024–25Cincinnati19–167–13T–12thCBC Quarterfinals
2025–26Cincinnati8–60–1
Cincinnati:90–65 (.581)32–43 (.427)
Total:275–200 (.579)

      National champion        Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion      Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

References

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  1. ^ Williams, Justin (December 14, 2022). "Cincinnati extends men's basketball coach Wes Miller". Athletic. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
  2. ^ "Wes Miller - Men's Basketball". University of North Carolina Athletics. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  3. ^ "Wes Miller: A walk-on takes a big step with Tar Heels". ESPN. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  4. ^ "Wes Miller". UNCG. Archived from the original on September 19, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  5. ^ Martin, Ross (March 9, 2021). "Former Tar Heel Guard Wes Miller Leads UNCG Back to NCAA Tournament". 247Sports.com. Archived from the original on March 9, 2021.
  6. ^ Luck, Quierra (May 14, 2020). "Former Tar Heel Wes Miller Voted No. 1 Coach Under 40 by ESPN".
  7. ^ "Wes Miller Named SoCon Coach of the Year". UNCG. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  8. ^ "UNCGSpartans.com : Wes Miller". www.uncgspartans.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2010.
  9. ^ Mills, Jeff (December 29, 2018). "UNCG runs winning streak to six in record-setting victory for coach Wes Miller". News & Record. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  10. ^ "Wes Miller Named Men's Basketball Head Coach". gobearcats.com. UC Athletics. April 14, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  11. ^ "Potential Wake Forest Basketball Hire: The Wes Miller Tier". February 10, 2019.
  12. ^ "Walker Miller - Men's Basketball". University of North Carolina Athletics. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  13. ^ "Love/Miller". Wilmington Star News.
  14. ^ "Wes Miller Statistics". Sports Reference. 2011. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
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Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wes_Miller&oldid=1330998371"

    Wes Miller
    Miller with UNC Greensboro in 2018
    Current position
    TitleHead coach
    TeamCincinnati
    ConferenceBig 12
    Record90–65 (.581)
    Annual salary$2.6 million[1]
    Biographical details
    Born (1983-01-28) January 28, 1983 (age 42)
    Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
    Playing career
    2002–2003James Madison
    2004–2007North Carolina
    2007–2008London Capital
    PositionPoint guard
    Coaching career (HC unless noted)
    2008–2009Elon (assistant)
    2009–2010High Point (assistant)
    2010–2011UNC Greensboro (assistant)
    2011–2021UNC Greensboro
    2021–presentCincinnati
    Head coaching record
    Overall275–200 (.579)
    Tournaments0–2 (NCAA Division I)
    5–4 (NIT)
    1–1 (CBI)
    Accomplishments and honors
    Championships
    As player:

    NCAA champion (2005)
    As coach:

    2 SoCon tournament (2018, 2021)
    3 SoCon regular season (2017, 2018, 2021)
    SoCon North Division (2012)
    Awards
    2× SoCon Coach of the Year (2012, 2018)

    Warren Weston Miller (born January 28, 1983) is an American basketball coach and former player, who is the head men's basketball coach at the University of Cincinnati. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, he played at the collegiate level for James Madison University and the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, where he graduated in 2007. Professionally, Miller played for London Capital of the British Basketball League. He was previously head coach at UNC Greensboro, and served stints as an assistant coach at Elon University and High Point University.

    Playing career

    A native of Greensboro, North Carolina, Miller attended New Hampton Prep in New Hampton, New Hampshire.[2] Miller played one year at James Madison before transferring to North Carolina to play for Roy Williams, where he successfully walked on to the basketball team.[3] He was redshirted for the 2003–2004 season. Miller played on the Tar Heel team that won the 2005 National Championship. He graduated in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in political science, and after graduation he wrote a book titled The Road to Blue Heaven about his road to the University of North Carolina and his years playing there.[4] After graduation, Miller played one season for London Capital of the British Basketball League.[5]

    Coaching career

    Early career

    After playing professionally in England for a year, Miller was hired as an assistant coach at Elon University to join the staff of head coach Ernie Nestor. Elon had a record of 12–19 in the 2008–2009 season and Nestor stepped down as head coach at the end of the year. Miller was hired at High Point University and joined the staff of their new head coach, Scott Cherry, the next season.[6]

    UNC Greensboro

    For the 2010–11 basketball season, Miller became an assistant coach at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro under Mike Dement. That team finished the season 7–24, in fifth place in the Southern Conference.

    The next year Dement retired mid-season and Miller became interim head coach. At the time, the Spartans had a record of 2–8 and were in the midst of an eleven-game losing streak. Under Miller, the team finished Southern Conference play with a 10–8 record, 13–19 overall, winning first place in the Southern Conference North Division. Miller was named the 2012 Southern Conference Coach of the Year and was hired officially as head coach.[7]

    Miller spent the following ten seasons as the UNCG men's basketball coach.[8] During his tenure UNCG saw an unprecedented run of success, reaching 25 wins for three successive seasons between 2016 and 2019, winning three Southern Conference championships, reaching the NCAA tournament in 2018 and 2021, and recording the program's first postseason victory in 2019. Miller is the winningest coach in UNC Greensboro history, with 185 victories.[9]

    Cincinnati

    On April 14, 2021 Cincinnati hired Miller to become their next head coach, replacing John Brannen.[10] He finished his first season leading the Bearcats to a 18–15 record, while going 7–11 in conference play. They placed 8th in the American Athletic Conference.

    Personal

    Miller's father, Kenneth D. Miller, is a prominent alumnus and trustee of Wake Forest University.[11] Wes's younger brother Walker Miller also played basketball for North Carolina before transferring to Monmouth for his final year of eligibility.[12] Wes married the former Ashley Love of Wilmington in 2011.[13]

    College statistics

    Legend
      GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
     FG% Field goal percentage 3P% 3-point field goal percentage FT% Free throw percentage
     RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game
     BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high
    YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
    2002–03James Madison30017.2.350.320.6001.01.30.50.04.1
    2003–04North CarolinaRedshirt Redshirt
    2004–05North Carolina2403.8.300.313.6920.20.50.00.01.1
    2005–06North Carolina311622.9.438.441.7201.41.91.10.07.2
    2006–07North Carolina38110.6.322.333.7330.51.10.30.02.5
    Career1231714.0.377.373.6980.81.30.50.03.8

    Source[14]

    Head coaching record

    Statistics overview
    SeasonTeamOverallConferenceStandingPostseason
    UNC Greensboro Spartans (Southern Conference) (2011–2021)
    2011–12UNC Greensboro11–1110–51st (North)
    2012–13UNC Greensboro9–226–126th (North)
    2013–14UNC Greensboro14–187–96th
    2014–15UNC Greensboro11–226–12T–7th
    2015–16UNC Greensboro15–1910–8T–5thCBI Quarterfinals
    2016–17UNC Greensboro25–1014–4T–1stNIT first round
    2017–18UNC Greensboro27–815–31stNCAA Division I Round of 64
    2018–19UNC Greensboro29–715–32ndNIT second round
    2019–20UNC Greensboro23–913–53rd
    2020–21UNC Greensboro21–913–51stNCAA Division I Round of 64
    UNC Greensboro:185–135 (.578)109–66 (.623)
    Cincinnati Bearcats (American Athletic Conference) (2021–2023)
    2021–22Cincinnati18–157–118th
    2022–23Cincinnati23–1311–74thNIT Quarterfinals
    Cincinnati Bearcats (Big 12 Conference) (2023–present)
    2023–24Cincinnati22–157–11T–11thNIT Quarterfinals
    2024–25Cincinnati19–167–13T–12thCBC Quarterfinals
    2025–26Cincinnati8–60–1
    Cincinnati:90–65 (.581)32–43 (.427)
    Total:275–200 (.579)

          National champion        Postseason invitational champion  
          Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
          Division regular season champion      Division regular season and conference tournament champion
          Conference tournament champion

    References

    1. ^ Williams, Justin (December 14, 2022). "Cincinnati extends men's basketball coach Wes Miller". Athletic. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
    2. ^ "Wes Miller - Men's Basketball". University of North Carolina Athletics. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
    3. ^ "Wes Miller: A walk-on takes a big step with Tar Heels". ESPN. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
    4. ^ "Wes Miller". UNCG. Archived from the original on September 19, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
    5. ^ Martin, Ross (March 9, 2021). "Former Tar Heel Guard Wes Miller Leads UNCG Back to NCAA Tournament". 247Sports.com. Archived from the original on March 9, 2021.
    6. ^ Luck, Quierra (May 14, 2020). "Former Tar Heel Wes Miller Voted No. 1 Coach Under 40 by ESPN".
    7. ^ "Wes Miller Named SoCon Coach of the Year". UNCG. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
    8. ^ "UNCGSpartans.com : Wes Miller". www.uncgspartans.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2010.
    9. ^ Mills, Jeff (December 29, 2018). "UNCG runs winning streak to six in record-setting victory for coach Wes Miller". News & Record. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
    10. ^ "Wes Miller Named Men's Basketball Head Coach". gobearcats.com. UC Athletics. April 14, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
    11. ^ "Potential Wake Forest Basketball Hire: The Wes Miller Tier". February 10, 2019.
    12. ^ "Walker Miller - Men's Basketball". University of North Carolina Athletics. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
    13. ^ "Love/Miller". Wilmington Star News.
    14. ^ "Wes Miller Statistics". Sports Reference. 2011. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
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