Charlotte Hires Former Cincinnati Coach Wes Miller

Miller agrees to 5-year contract to lead 49ers men's basketball program

Mar. 23, 2026 at 8:25pm

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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has hired former Cincinnati and UNC Greensboro head coach Wes Miller to lead their men's basketball program. Miller, a 43-year-old native of Greensboro, North Carolina, agreed to a 5-year contract with the 49ers after being fired by Cincinnati following an 18-15 season in 2025-26.

Why it matters

Miller is a proven leader with deep ties to basketball in North Carolina, having previously coached at UNC Greensboro and played at the University of North Carolina. His hiring represents an opportunity for Charlotte to build a championship-caliber program and generate excitement around the team within the city.

The details

Miller compiled a 185-135 record in 10 seasons at UNC Greensboro, leading the Spartans to two NCAA Tournament appearances and being named Southern Conference Coach of the Year twice. At Cincinnati, he went 100-74 over 5 seasons but failed to reach the NCAA Tournament. Charlotte is hoping Miller can replicate his success at the mid-major level and turn the 49ers into a consistent winner.

  • On March 17, 2026, Charlotte fired previous head coach Aaron Fearne after 3 seasons.
  • On March 23, 2026, Charlotte announced the hiring of Wes Miller as their new head coach.

The players

Wes Miller

A 43-year-old native of Greensboro, North Carolina who previously served as the head coach at UNC Greensboro and Cincinnati.

Kevin White

The athletic director at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte who led the search that resulted in the hiring of Wes Miller.

Sharon Gaber

The chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte who was involved in the decision to hire Wes Miller as the new head coach of the men's basketball program.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Wes Miller, New Head Coach

“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

What’s next

Miller will now begin assembling his coaching staff and recruiting players to join the Charlotte 49ers program as he looks to turn the team into a consistent winner and return them to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2004-05 season.

The takeaway

The hiring of Wes Miller represents an opportunity for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to revitalize their men's basketball program and generate renewed excitement around the team within the city. Miller's strong ties to North Carolina basketball and proven track record of success at the mid-major level make him an intriguing choice to lead the 49ers.