OXFORD, Ohio — The University of Miami’s head basketball coach Travis Steele has signed a contract extension with the university.
Steele’s extension will run through 2033-2034.
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Steele’s extension will run through 2033-2034
Under Steele, the RedHawks became the fifth program this century to go undefeated during regular season play
For the first time since Feb. 15, 1999, Miami was propelled into the Top 25 rankings
“My family and I are extremely grateful for the contract extension,” said Steele. “Miami has created a lot of happiness for us, and we are excited to continue to build the Miami Men’s Basketball Program.”
Under Steele, the RedHawks became the fifth program this century to go undefeated during regular season play, setting a program record with 32 wins, breaking the previous mark of 25 set one year earlier.
For the first time since Feb. 15, 1999, Miami was propelled into the Top 25 rankings, reaching as high as No. 19 as the winning streak grew. It was the team’s highest ranking since March 13, 1978. Miami was ranked No. 10 in the College Inside preseason Mid-Major Top 25 and supplanted Gonzaga at No. 1 on March 2.
“Coming off two consecutive record breaking seasons for Miami Basketball, I am thrilled to announce that we have signed Coach Steele to an extended contract to continue coaching here at Miami,” said Miami’s Director of Athletics David Sayler. “Travis brings positivity, passion and ingenuity to the position that is needed today to take this program where we all want it to go. I look forward to having Coach Steele, along with his talented staff, lead us forward into the future, building off his great success as we head towards opening our new arena in 2028. Miami Basketball has a very bright future with Travis leading the way and this is a great day for all of our fans and the campus community.”
Programs records were also set by the team, including most consecutive home wins overall (31) and road wins overall (15). The university had the best start for a program in MAC history, the most consecutive conference wins in MAC history and longest win streak in MAC history.
The RedHawks had a program record of 1,049 made field goals and 3,047 points. They also set new records for field goal percentage at 51.7% and free throws in a season at 592.
Steele joined the men’s basketball program as its 28th coach on March 31, 2022. His record stands at 154-98 overall and 47-25 in MAC play since taking over the program.