Jerrod Calhoun hired by Cincinnati after Utah State
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CINCINNATI — Jerrod Calhoun was introduced as Cincinnati's men's basketball coach Wednesday after leaving Utah State, where he spent two seasons and led the Aggies to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and conference titles.
The Bearcats agreed in writing to a six-year contract reportedly starting at $3.7 million in year one; Cincinnati moves on following the firing of Wes Miller, and Utah State announced a national search this week.
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Timeline
- 1. Calhoun served as a graduate assistant under Bob Huggins and coached at Fairmont State and Youngstown State.
- 2. Calhoun joined Utah State in 2024 after Danny Sprinkle left and led the program for two seasons.
- 3. Utah State completed a 29-7 season, upset Villanova in the NCAA first round, then lost to No. 1 Arizona.
- 4. Cincinnati fired Wes Miller and pursued Calhoun; agreement was reached in writing and a public announcement was expected within 24 hours.
- 5. Calhoun was introduced as Cincinnati's head coach on Wednesday with a six-year deal; Utah State began a national search.
Why it matters
Calhoun's move to Cincinnati could shake up the college basketball scene. If you're a Bearcats fan, you've got a proven winner at the helm. Utah State fans, it's time to watch for a new coach. If you're into college basketball, expect some exciting games ahead.
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