Summary
Travis Steele, head coach of the Miami (OH) RedHawks basketball team, led his team to a strong season and is set to compete in the NCAA Tournament. Steele is also being considered for a coaching position with the Butler Bulldogs in the Big East Conference due to recent vacancies. Despite rumors, he remains committed to leading his current team in the ongoing tournament.
Key Facts
- Travis Steele is the head coach of the Miami (OH) RedHawks basketball team.
- Miami (OH) finished the regular season with a 31-0 record but lost in the MAC Tournament.
- The team received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament and will play SMU.
- Steele is making his debut in the NCAA Tournament as a head coach.
- He is being considered for the Butler Bulldogs head coaching job in the Big East.
- Steele has a past connection to Butler, having attended the university and worked as a student manager for the basketball team.
- Butler's previous coach, Thad Matta, recently retired.
- Steele previously coached at Xavier, a Big East program, but did not reach the NCAA Tournament during his tenure.
