The Texas Longhorns have reached an agreement to appoint Sean Miller, formerly the head coach of Xavier University, as their new men’s basketball coach. Miller, 56, will replace Rodney Terry, who was dismissed on Sunday following the team’s 19-16 season.
Miller guided Xavier to a 22-12 record during the 2024-25 season. The Musketeers notably defeated the Longhorns in the First Four matchup of the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, where both teams were No. 11 seeds. However, Xavier’s postseason run ended with an 86-73 loss to the No. 6 Illinois Fighting Illini in the tournament’s first round.
Over the past three seasons, Miller led the Musketeers to a 65-40 overall record. His coaching career also includes a successful tenure at the University of Arizona, where he posted a 302-109 record from 2009 to 2021. Prior to that, he enjoyed a strong run during his first stint with Xavier from 2004 to 2009, achieving a 120-47 record. With a career coaching record of 487-196, Miller brings extensive experience and a proven track record of success to Texas. His teams have made 13 NCAA tournament appearances over his 20-year career, including the 2019-20 season, which was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulted in the tournament’s cancellation.
Miller will take over a Texas program that has faced inconsistency in recent years. Under Terry’s leadership, the Longhorns compiled a 62-37 record over the past three seasons. Despite flashes of promise, the team failed to achieve consistent postseason success, prompting the decision for a coaching change.
Texas officials hope Miller’s experience will bring stability and elevate the program’s competitiveness. Known for his tactical expertise and ability to develop talent, Miller is expected to reshape the Longhorns into a formidable force within college basketball. His hiring marks a new chapter for Texas as they aim to strengthen their position in the highly competitive Big 12 Conference and make deeper NCAA tournament runs in the coming seasons.
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