Sean Miller

Basketball coach with NCAA achievements

Sean Miller - Basketball coach with NCAA achievements
Born

November 17th, 1968
56 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Pittsburgh. Served as head coach for Arizona Wildcats from 2009 to 2021. Guided the Wildcats to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, including a run to the Elite Eight in 2015. Coached several players who progressed to the NBA, enhancing the program's reputation during tenure.

Led Arizona to three Elite Eight appearances

Produced numerous NBA players including Deandre Ayton

Held multiple Pac-12 regular-season championships

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