Texas Lands Sean Miller as New Head Coach After Firing Rodney Terry

The Texas Longhorns have officially made a coaching change, hiring Sean Miller as their new head coach following the dismissal of Rodney Terry. This move comes after Texas suffered an early exit in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament, ending a disappointing season for the Longhorns.

Terry, who took over as Texas’ head coach in 2022-23, had immediate success, leading the team to a Big 12 title and an Elite Eight appearance. However, things went downhill after that, with Texas struggling to maintain that level of play. This season, the Longhorns couldn’t get past the play-in round, losing to Xavier, a team ironically coached by Miller.

Now, Texas is turning to Miller, a proven winner with years of experience at Xavier and Arizona. At Xavier, Miller consistently led the program to NCAA Tournament appearances, and his time at Arizona saw multiple deep tournament runs. He brings a strong recruiting background and a track record of success, which Texas hopes will help them get back to competing for national titles.

That being said, Miller’s career hasn’t been without controversy. His departure from Arizona in 2021 was tied to an NCAA recruiting investigation, though he was never personally sanctioned. Since returning to Xavier, he has rebuilt his reputation, leading the Musketeers back to national relevance.

For Texas, this hire signals a new direction. The Longhorns have the resources, the facilities, and the recruiting pipeline to be a powerhouse program, but consistency has been an issue. Miller’s job will be to bring stability and help Texas re-establish itself as one of the top teams in college basketball.

With Big 12 expansion and realignment shaking up the conference, Texas wants to position itself as a dominant force. Whether Miller is the right guy for the job remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—the Longhorns aren’t waiting around to make changes.