"The Bearcats had recovered from a disappointing start to the season by winning seven of nine games down the stretch to play themselves into NCAA tournament consideration. But in a must-win game against UCF in the Big 12 tournament on Wednesday, they blew an eight-point lead in the final two minutes of regulation and ultimately lost in overtime, 66-65."
"Miller was hired in 2021 to replace John Brannen after a successful 10-year run at UNC Greensboro, where he won at least 21 games in each of his final five seasons and led the Spartans to three regular-season championships and a pair of NCAA tournament appearances."
"The Bearcats entered last season with high expectations, ranked No. 20 in the preseason AP poll and rising as high as No. 14 after a 10-1 start. But they went just 7-13 in Big 12 play and were on the wrong side of the bubble once again."
Cincinnati dismissed men's basketball coach Wes Miller following five seasons marked by consistent NCAA tournament failures. The Bearcats finished this season 18-15 after a late-season surge, but lost a crucial must-win game against UCF in the Big 12 tournament, blowing an eight-point lead in the final two minutes. Miller, hired in 2021 from UNC Greensboro where he achieved significant success including three regular-season championships and NCAA tournament appearances, never qualified for the tournament at Cincinnati despite receiving a contract extension after his first season. His record included 23-13 and 22-15 seasons, falling short of tournament consideration both times. Miller remains owed $9.9 million through March 31, 2026.
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