Wes Miller Appointed Head Coach of UNCG Men’s Basketball Team

UNC Greensboro has named Jerod Haase as the new head coach of its men’s basketball program. He becomes the 12th head coach in UNCG history.

Appointment and Institutional Reaction

Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam Jr. praised Haase as a proven leader with a clear program vision. Athletic director Brian Mackin highlighted Haase’s commitment to integrity, academics and player development.

Since 2024 Haase has also worked as an ESPN analyst. The university cited his ability to engage supporters and build fundraising networks.

Coaching Resume and Career Highlights

Haase brings more than 25 years of coaching experience. His stops include Stanford, UAB, North Carolina and Kansas.

• Part of two national championships with North Carolina.
• Five Final Four appearances and 12 NCAA Tournament berths.
• Three conference tournament titles and eight regular-season championships.

Stanford Tenure

Haase became Stanford’s 18th head coach in 2016. He ranks fifth all-time in wins at Stanford with 126 victories.

The Cardinal reached the 2018 NIT and were projected for the 2020 NCAA Tournament before the COVID shutdown. In 2017-18 Stanford finished third in the Pac-12 with 11 conference wins.

Notable 2021-22 victories included a 75-69 win over No. 5/7 USC, and a 64-61 road win over the No. 15/15 Trojans. Several players advanced to the NBA under his guidance.

• Tyrell Terry and Ziaire Williams were NBA Draft selections.
• KZ Okpala was selected in 2019 and earned First Team All-Conference honors.
• Reid Travis earned two First Team All-Pac-12 selections and NABC All-District recognition.
• Dorian Pickens earned All-Conference honors and was Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2018.
• Daejon Davis made the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team in 2018.
• Michael Jones and Brandon Angell were College Sports Communicators Academic All-Americans.

UAB Success

Haase compiled an 80-53 overall record in four seasons at UAB. He posted a 42-26 mark in Conference USA play.

The Blazers won the 2014-15 CUSA Tournament and advanced to the NCAA Round of 32. That season included a win over No. 3–seeded Iowa State.

In 2015-16 UAB went 26-7, captured the CUSA regular-season title, and played in the NIT. Haase was named the 2016 Gene Bartow Conference USA Coach of the Year and the NABC All-District Coach.

His final season featured a 16-0 home record and extended a home winning streak to 25 games. UAB ranked nationally in field goal percentage (.478, 24th), assists per game (18.4, 4th) and blocks per game (6.1, 4th).

Early Career and Playing Background

Haase is a 1997 Kansas graduate with a business administration degree. He served as Kansas’ director of operations from 1999 to 2003.

He spent 13 years on Roy Williams’ staff at Kansas and North Carolina. During that span, the Jayhawks reached the 2002 Final Four and the 2003 national championship game.

College Playing Career

A native of South Lake Tahoe, California, Haase began his college career at California in 1992-93. He started 23 games as a freshman and played alongside Jason Kidd.

He transferred to Kansas and started 99 of 101 games there. Haase scored 1,264 career points, averaging 12.5 points per game and recording 74 games of double-figure scoring.

His Kansas teams won three consecutive conference titles. In 1996-97 Kansas went 34-2. Haase averaged 12.0 points per game that season despite playing with a broken wrist.

He earned multiple academic honors, including First-Team GTE Academic All-American as a senior. Haase completed a master’s degree in business at Kansas in 2000.

Reactions from Peers and Former Players

Former coach Roy Williams called Haase a relentless competitor and a transformational leader. Jacque Vaughn praised Haase’s selfless play and coaching qualities.

Wes Miller Appointed Head Coach of UNCG Men’s Basketball Team and he offered public support for Haase’s arrival. Miller noted Haase’s competitiveness and care for his players.

Stanford alumnus Spencer Jones underscored Haase’s emphasis on character and development.

Personal Notes and Outlook

Haase and his wife, the former Mindy Meidinger, have three children: Gavin, Garrett and Gabrielle. The family will relocate to Greensboro.

UNCG officials expect Haase to focus on academic success, player development and community engagement. The program will now begin its next chapter under his leadership.

Reported by Filmogaz.com