Sean Miller era set to begin in Austin, his story is all but written

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Miller has more than 450 career wins.

Sean Miller, is a seasoned college basketball coach with more than 450 career wins and four Elite Eight appearances, was officially named head men’s basketball coach at the University of Texas at Austin on March 23, 2025. The hire comes after Texas parted ways with former head coach Rodney Terry on Sunday morning. 

Miller, 56, returns to a Power Five program after a three-year second stint at Xavier, where he led the Musketeers to a Sweet 16 appearance in 2023 and compiled a 65–40 record during that span.

Miller previously spent 12 seasons at Arizona from 2009 to 2021, where he guided the Wildcats to seven NCAA Tournament appearances and five Sweet 16s, including three Elite Eight finishes. He was fired in April 2021 following an NCAA investigation tied to the 2017 college basketball corruption scandal. The Independent Accountability Resolution Process (IARP) later required Miller to vacate 50 wins and multiple postseason results due to player eligibility issues.

Despite the controversy, Miller’s coaching résumé remains among the most accomplished in college basketball. Across his tenures at Xavier and Arizona, his teams made 12 NCAA Tournaments, advancing beyond the first round nine times. He holds a career head coaching record of 487–196 (.713), not accounting for vacated games.

Born Nov. 17, 1968, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, Miller is the son of longtime high school coach John Miller. A standout point guard, he starred at Blackhawk High School before playing at the University of Pittsburgh from 1987 to 1992, where he became known for his leadership and basketball IQ.

Miller’s coaching career began shortly after graduation with assistant roles at Wisconsin, Miami (Ohio), Pittsburgh, and NC State. He joined Xavier in 2001 as associate head coach under Thad Matta, and in 2004, he was promoted to head coach. In five seasons, he led the Musketeers to four NCAA Tournaments and an Elite Eight appearance in 2008.

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Publish date : 2025-03-24 18:23:00

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