Xavier is hiring Sean Miller as its next head coach.
Of course, Miller and the Musketeers go way back. WAY BACK.
Miller served as the school’s basketball head coach during perhaps its most successful era. He led Xavier to three straight A10 first-place finishes and four NCAA Tournament appearances, resulting in an Elite Eight and Sweet Sixteen appearance.
But you probably better know Sean Miller for his time at the University of Arizona where he had similar success with the Wildcats over the course of 12 years.
— Xavier Basketball (@XavierMBB) March 19, 2022
Things eventually went south under in Miller’s time out West. Both he and his assistants were responsible for many NCAA infractions that included bribery and paying for false academic transcripts, among other violations. One assistant even served jail time as Miller held onto his job before being fired from the program following the 2020-21 season.
But it appears that Miller is getting thrown a life vest after just one season away from basketball. He’ll fill the void left by Travis Steele, and formerly Chris Mack, on the Musketeer sideline as the team—and Miller’s reputation—attempt a return to glory.
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