Frank Haith Steps Down as Head Men's Basketball Coach at Miami
April 4, 2011
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Frank Haith resigned from his post as head coach at the University of Miami on Monday afternoon.
UM will begin a national search immediately, under the direction of Acting Director of Athletics Tony Hernandez.
Below are statements from Hernandez & President Donna Shalala:
Tony Hernandez, Acting Director of Athletics
“Frank Haith has been a steady leader and made a positive impact on the University of Miami men’s basketball program. We want to wish him well at Missouri and will begin a national search for a new head coach immediately.”
Donna E. Shalala, University of Miami President
“Coach Haith has been an outstanding member of our community. His integrity, leadership ability and commitment to young adults are exceptional. I will personally miss him and wish the entire Haith family the best in the years to come.”
Miami finished the 2010-11 campaign with a loss to Alabama in the third round of the NIT and a 21-15 overall record. The ‘Canes will lose forward and three-point specialist Adrian Thomas to graduation but are expecting the rest of their roster to return. In addition, two transfers, 6-11 Kenny Kadji (Florida) and 6-5 sharp-shooter Trey McKinney-Jones (Missouri-Kansas City) will be eligible to play for the Hurricanes in 2011-12.
