Sean Miller's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Sean Miller.

Sean Miller is an American college basketball coach, currently the head coach at the University of Texas at Austin. He previously coached at the University of Arizona (2009-2021) and Xavier University (2004-2009, and 2022-2024). Miller is known for his success in developing talented players and leading his teams to NCAA Tournament appearances.

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1986: WPIAL Title

In 1986, during his junior year, Sean Miller led Blackhawk High School to the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) title.

1987: Named to the All-Rookie Team

In 1987, Sean Miller was named to the Big East All-Rookie team.

1987: WPIAL Championship Game

In 1987, during his senior year, Sean Miller averaged 27 points and 11 assists per game and helped lead his Blackhawk Cougars to the WPIAL championship game.

2002: Pac-12 Tournament Title

In 2002, Arizona won their first Pac-12 Tournament title since 2002.

2003: Lute Olson Pac-10 Coach of the Year

In 2003, Lute Olson was named Pac-10 Coach of the Year.

January 8, 2007: Top 10 Ranking

On January 8, 2007, Arizona had its first top 10 ranking in the AP poll.

2009: Home Win Streak

In 2009, Arizona began a 19-game home win streak.

2011: Return to College Basketball Relevance

In the 2010-11 season, Sean Miller guided Arizona back to college basketball relevance, leading them to a top 10 ranking, a Pac-10 Regular Season Title, a 30+ win season, and an Elite Eight appearance.

2012: Top-5 Ranking in the AP Poll

In the 2012-2013 season, Sean Miller guided the Wildcats to their second top-5 ranking in the AP poll.

December 9, 2013: Ranked #1 in the Country

On December 9, 2013, Arizona became the #1 ranked team in the country after a 9-0 start.

2013: Sweet Sixteen Appearance

In 2013, Sean Miller guided Arizona to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament before falling to Ohio State.

February 28, 2015: Longest Active Home Winning Streak

On February 28, 2015, after Gonzaga's loss, Arizona claimed the longest active home winning streak in D-I men's college basketball and also won its share of the Pac-12 regular season title.

2015: FIBA Under-19 World Championship

In 2015, Miller served as the head coach of the USA men's Under-19 junior national team, which won the 2015 FIBA Under-19 World Championship with a perfect 7–0 record, earning him the co-national coach of the year award by USA basketball.