Amid probe, Arizona fires Miller

Arizona had stuck by men’s basketball coach Sean Miller through an NCAA infractions investigation that stretched nearly four years. When the school didn’t extend his contract beyond next season, it became clear a decision would need to be made. The wait came to an end Wednesday when the school announced Miller was leaving after 12 seasons. Miller and the Wildcats have been in the NCAA’s crosshairs since being ensnared in a 2017 FBI investigation into shady recruiting practices. The NCAA issued a Notice of Allegations last year and the case is currently going through the Independent Accountability Resolution Process. Arizona issued a self-imposed postseason ban this year and finished 17-9, 11-9 in the Pac-12. Miller became the third Wildcats coach to reach 300 wins. Arizona reached the Elite Eight three times, won five Pac-12 regular-season titles and three league tournament titles under Miller. But Arizona failed to reach the Final Four and hadn’t won an NCAA Tournament game since reaching the Sweet 16 in 2017. The school will honor the final year of Miller’s contract.