Charlotte 49ers Hire Ex-Cincinnati Coach Wes Miller

Miller brings extensive head coaching experience and a proven track record of success to the 49ers program.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 4:55pm

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The Charlotte 49ers have hired Wes Miller as their new head men's basketball coach on a five-year deal. Miller comes to Charlotte after spending the past 15 years leading programs at UNC Greensboro and Cincinnati, where he compiled a 285-209 overall record and earned a reputation as one of the top mid-major coaches in the country.

Why it matters

The hiring of Wes Miller represents a fresh start for the Charlotte 49ers basketball program, which is looking to build a championship culture after a disappointing three-year stretch under the previous coach. Miller's extensive experience and success at the mid-major level make him an intriguing choice to lead the 49ers and help them compete at a higher level in Conference USA.

The details

Miller's tenure at Cincinnati ended earlier this month after five seasons without an NCAA tournament berth, despite steady results. Prior to that, he built UNC Greensboro into a consistent winner, compiling a 185-135 record over a decade and earning two Southern Conference Coach of the Year honors. As a player, Miller's roots run deep in North Carolina, where he was part of the Tar Heels' 2005 national championship team.

  • On March 24, 2026, the Charlotte 49ers announced the hiring of Wes Miller as their new head men's basketball coach on a five-year deal.
  • Miller spent the past 15 years leading programs at UNC Greensboro and Cincinnati.

The players

Wes Miller

The new head men's basketball coach for the Charlotte 49ers, bringing extensive head coaching experience and a proven track record of success at the mid-major level.

Kevin White

The athletic director at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, who hired Wes Miller as the new head coach.

Aaron Fearne

The previous head men's basketball coach for the Charlotte 49ers, who parted ways with the program just prior to the hiring of Wes Miller.

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What they’re saying

“Wes Miller is a proven leader with a deep understanding of the game and strong ties to basketball in our state. Throughout this process, what stood out most was his passion, competitive energy, and clear vision for building a championship culture here at Charlotte.”

— Kevin White, Athletic Director, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

“I'm incredibly honored to lead the Charlotte Basketball program. This is a university with tremendous momentum, a passionate city behind it, and deep basketball roots in the state of North Carolina. From the moment I began talking with Kevin White and Chancellor Gaber, it was clear there is a shared vision to build a program defined by toughness, passion, and relentless energy. We're going to pour everything we have into developing our student-athletes, competing at the highest level, and building a team that our campus and this city are proud to rally around. The foundation is here for something special, and I can't wait to get to work because Charlotte's stock is rising.”

— Wes Miller

What’s next

The Charlotte 49ers will look to build momentum under Wes Miller's leadership, with the goal of returning the program to the NCAA tournament for the first time in several years.

The takeaway

The hiring of Wes Miller represents a significant investment in the Charlotte 49ers basketball program, as the university looks to capitalize on the coach's proven track record of success and strong ties to the state of North Carolina. If Miller can replicate his past achievements at the mid-major level, the 49ers could emerge as a force to be reckoned with in Conference USA in the coming years.