“I have great hopes for Mick Cronin and am confident he understands our values of academic and athletic excellence, recognizing the very high bar set by Coach John Wooden.” “At UCLA, we expect our coaches to inspire student-athletes to strive for the very best in everything they do - during a game, in the classroom and out in the community,” said UCLA Chancellor Gene Block. He guided the Bearcats to the NCAA tournament each of the past nine seasons. He most recently served as head coach at his alma mater, the University of Cincinnati, for 13 seasons. To be able to join such a world-class institution is truly a privilege, and I can’t wait to get started in Westwood.”Ĭronin has compiled a 365-171 record in 16 seasons as a collegiate head coach. UCLA is a very special place with a strong tradition of excellence. “I’m especially grateful to Chancellor Block and to Dan Guerrero for this opportunity to join the Bruin Family. “I am incredibly humbled and honored to become the head coach at UCLA,” said Cronin. 4-ranked UCLA to a 22-4 overall record and a 13-2 Pac-12 record, through 26 games. I am confident he will build this program the right way and lead UCLA basketball back to national prominence.”Ĭronin will be formally introduced to the UCLA community and the news media on campus on Wednesday. UCLA receives a 6.5-million donation for its basketball programs UCLA men’s coach Steve Alford, above, and women’s coach Cori Close now will be designated The Michael Price Family UCLA. Cronin, the Michael Price Family UCLA Mens Head Basketball Coach, has guided No. “Mick has built a fantastic program at Cincinnati, backed by integrity and discipline, and he has instilled an undeniable toughness in his student-athletes. “Mick Cronin is a fierce competitor, and I’m excited to welcome him to Westwood,” director of athletics Dan Guerrero said. From Jim Harrick to Mick Cronin, each of the last five UCLA Men's head basketball coaches have relied on Doug Erickson, the Bruins' director. Cronin becomes the 14th head coach of UCLA men’s basketball, agreeing to a six-year contract worth $24 million.
UCLA has named Mick Cronin as the Michael Price Family UCLA Men’s Head Basketball Coach.
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