Sean Miller hired as Texas Longhorns men's basketball coach

The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team is expected to hire Sean Miller as their new head coach following the firing of Rodney Terry after a disappointing 19-16 season. Miller, who recently led Xavier to victory over Texas in the NCAA Tournament, has a storied coaching career marked by a total of 487 wins and 13 NCAA Tournament appearances. His prior tenure at Arizona was marred by controversy related to a federal corruption investigation, which ended in his firing in 2021. Athletic director Chris Del Conte is reportedly keen on Miller, who has been on the radar for the Texas position since before Terry's interim success in 2023. If hired, Miller may bring some of his Xavier players with him to Austin, especially as the transfer portal opens. The urgency for Texas to solidify its roster for the upcoming season is heightened, with Miller's coaching style expected to enhance the team's potential significantly.