Charlotte Hires New Men's Basketball Coach

0:00Charlotte has a new men's basketball coach. West Miller was introduced Wednesday afternoon at Halton Arena to fans, staff, and the current players. He comes from Cincinnati, where he coached for five seasons with a record of 100 wins and 74 losses. Before that, he led UNC Greensboro to the NCAA tournament twice. The 49th program has struggled for years, but near 500 since the early 2000s and missing the NCAA tournament since 2000, five. Miller made it clear his top goal is to end that drought, aiming to compete nationally without skipping steps. New athletic director Kevin White moved fast to hire him just weeks after starting his job. White praised Miller's energy and leadership, saying the university will invest heavily to build a top program in the American Athletic Conference. Miller stressed the need for strong financial support for recruiting, staff, and operations to succeed in today's college basketball landscape. Miller's deep North Carolina roots sealed the deal for many.

1:01A Charlotte native who played at UNC Chapel Hill and grew up admiring local stars, he called returning home a perfect fit. University chancellor Sharon Gaber highlighted how his understanding of the state's basketball culture will help rally the campus in city. With the transfer portal opening April 7th, Miller spoke directly to his new players about chasing results starting next season. Excitement is building as the team gears up to turn things around. This has been Durham News Today, powered by AI.