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Wes Miller Reportedly 'Trending Safe' To Return As Cincinnati's Head Basketball Coach in 2026-27
The Bearcats' head coach is no longer on the hot seat, according to the latest insider report.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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According to the latest insider report from Trilly Donovan, Cincinnati Bearcats head basketball coach Wes Miller is no longer on the hot seat and is 'trending safe' to return for a sixth season in 2026-27. Despite the team's struggles this season, including a Quad 4 loss and lack of major non-conference wins, Miller's buyout decreasing and the overall talent of the team have reportedly made his job more secure.
Why it matters
Wes Miller's job status has been a major topic of discussion among Cincinnati fans, with some calling for his dismissal due to the team's lack of success in big games. This report suggests the university administration is likely to retain Miller, providing stability for the program as it looks to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time this decade.
The details
According to the report, Miller has gone through the 'most injury-riddled season' of his tenure at Cincinnati, and the overall talent of the team has 'shown through enough' to trend him into the 'safe' category on Donovan's coaching hot seat rankings. While the Bearcats still have work to do to make the NCAA Tournament this season, Miller's buyout decreasing from $9.9 million to $4.69 million next season has made his job more secure.
- On February 24, 2026, Cincinnati played against Texas Tech.
- On February 28, 2026, fans left 'stealth sheets' at the Oklahoma State game criticizing Miller's performance.
- On March 2, 2026, the latest insider report from Trilly Donovan was published.
The players
Wes Miller
The head basketball coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats, who has been on the hot seat but is now reportedly 'trending safe' to return for a sixth season in 2026-27.
Trilly Donovan
A coaching hot seat expert who has reported that Miller is no longer on the full-on hot seat and is instead 'trending safe' to return as Cincinnati's head coach.
What they’re saying
“Things are trending toward Miller coaching a sixth season at Cincinnati as his buyout drops from $9.9 million to $4.69 million next season.”
— Trilly Donovan, Coaching hot seat expert (SI.com)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This report suggests that despite Cincinnati's struggles this season, the university administration is likely to retain Wes Miller as the Bearcats' head basketball coach, providing stability for the program as it looks to return to the NCAA Tournament.
