# Tim Miles

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American basketball coach (born 1966)

Tim Miles Miles in 2025 Current position Title Head coach Team San Jose State Conference Mountain West Record 62–104 (.373) Biographical details Born (1966-08-20) August 20, 1966 (age 59) Doland, South Dakota, U.S. Playing career 1985–1989 Mary Coaching career (HC unless noted) 1989–1995 Northern State (assistant) 1995–1997 Mayville State 1997–2001 Southwest Minnesota State 2001–2007 North Dakota State 2007–2012 Colorado State 2012–2019 Nebraska 2021–present San Jose State Head coaching record Overall 461–438 (.513) Tournaments 0–2 (NCAA Division I) 3–1 (NCAA Division II) 0–2 (NAIA Division II) 1–4 (NIT) 1–2 (CBI) Accomplishments and honors Championships 2 NDCAC (1996, 1997) NSIC (2001) Awards Jim Phelan Award (2014) MWC Coach of the Year (2023) Big Ten Coach of the Year (2014) NSIC Coach of the Year (2001) NDCAC Coach of the Year (1996)

**Timothy Sean Miles** (born August 20, 1966) is an American [college basketball](/source/College_basketball) coach who is the current head coach of the [San Jose State Spartans men's basketball](/source/San_Jose_State_Spartans_men's_basketball) team.[1][2] Miles previously served as the head coach of North Dakota State University, [Colorado State University](/source/Colorado_State_University) and the [University of Nebraska–Lincoln](/source/University_of_Nebraska%E2%80%93Lincoln). Miles is a graduate of the [University of Mary](/source/University_of_Mary).

## Coaching career

### Early career

Following his playing career at the University of Mary, Miles spent five seasons as an assistant coach at [Northern State University](/source/Northern_State_Wolves#Men's_basketball), where the Wolves went to four NAIA II national tournaments and two national championship games. In 1995, Miles left to accept his first head coaching job at [NAIA II](/source/NAIA_Men's_Basketball_Championships#Division_II) [Mayville State](/source/Mayville_State_University#Athletics). In both his seasons at Mayville State, Miles led the Comets to NDCAC Championships and the NAIA II National Tournament. In 1997, he accepted the [Southwest Minnesota State](/source/Southwest_Minnesota_State_Mustangs) job and led the Mustangs to four straight winning seasons including a historic season in 2001. Leading Southwest State to their first NSIC championship and NCAA II regional berth. Southwest State won the North Central Region Championship and advanced to the NCAA II Elite Eight in Bakersfield, CA.

Miles took over at [North Dakota State](/source/North_Dakota_State_Bison_men's_basketball) in the spring of 2001. Shortly thereafter, the school declared its intent to reclassify from NCAA II to transition to NCAA I. The school would be ineligible for postseason play in its first five years of the transition, and was initially without a conference. On January 21, 2006, in just the school's second year in Division I, NDSU pulled off a shocking 62–55 upset of [No. 12 Wisconsin](/source/2005%E2%80%9306_Wisconsin_Badgers_men's_basketball_team) at the [Kohl Center](/source/Kohl_Center). The Bison, starting three freshmen, ended Wisconsin's 27-game home winning streak against non-conference opponents. Miles would be named the Division I Independent Coach of the Year by CBS Sportsline.

The following season the Bison pulled off another stunning upset, upsetting No. 8 Marquette in the championship game of the Blue and Gold Classic. The Bison finished 20–8, their best season under Miles. North Dakota State joined the [Summit League](/source/Summit_League) the year after Miles departed and the Bison made the NCAA Tournament under the guidance of new head coach [Saul Phillips](/source/Saul_Phillips_(basketball)), who was previously Miles' assistant.

### Colorado State

On March 22, 2007, Miles was named head coach at Colorado State, replacing [Dale Layer](/source/Dale_Layer). Miles inherited just two players from the 2007 roster, and as a result the program struggled immensely. After going winless in conference play in his first season, Miles' teams gradually improved over the following years.

In May 2011, after winning 19 games and guiding CSU to its seventh [NIT](/source/National_Invitational_Tournament) appearance, he signed a 5-year contract extension with Colorado State.

The following season, the Rams defeated three ranked teams, all at home at [Moby Arena](/source/Moby_Arena). On January 28, CSU upset [No. 13 San Diego State](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_San_Diego_State_Aztecs_men's_basketball_team) for the program's first win over a ranked opponent since 2004. Just over a month later, the Rams stunned [No. 18 New Mexico](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_New_Mexico_Lobos_men's_basketball_team). Then, on February 29, Colorado State rallied from a 15-point deficit at halftime to defeat [No. 17 UNLV](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_UNLV_Runnin'_Rebels_basketball_team) 66-59. CSU finished 20–11 overall and 8–6 in the Mountain West, and was awarded an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. It was CSU's first trip to the tournament since 2003 and their first at-large bid since 1990. The Rams were the No. 11 seed in the West Regional and fell to No. 6 seed [Murray State](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_Murray_State_Racers_men's_basketball_team).

### Nebraska

On March 24, 2012 Miles was named head coach at [Nebraska](/source/University_of_Nebraska%E2%80%93Lincoln), replacing [Doc Sadler](/source/Doc_Sadler).[3] Historically, the Cornhuskers have fielded one of the weakest [high-major](/source/Mid-major) college programs in Division I, making the NCAA Tournament only six times before Miles' arrival and losing in the first round all six times. In [2014](/source/2013%E2%80%9314_Nebraska_Cornhuskers_men's_basketball_team), Miles' second season, he coached the Huskers to the NCAA tournament, the school's first tournament berth since 1998, but the Cornhuskers lost to [Baylor](/source/2013%E2%80%9314_Baylor_Bears_basketball_team) in the first round.[4] After three seasons of single-digit conference wins, Miles guided the team to a 22–11 record in the [2017–18 season](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_Nebraska_Cornhuskers_men's_basketball_team), achieving a program record 13 conference wins before falling in the first round of the [NIT](/source/2018_National_Invitation_Tournament).[5] In 2018-19, Miles led Nebraska to a 10-2 start and another Top 25 ranking, before several injuries derailed Nebraska's NCAA tournament hopes. The Huskers made the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament but lost to Wisconsin 66-62. The Huskers made the Big Ten quarter-finals five of seven years under Miles. The NIT came calling again and the Huskers beat Butler, but lost at TCU to end their season at 19-17. The Huskers ranked 10th nationally in single-season attendance, averaging 15,341 fans per game, as Nebraska was one of nine programs nationally to average at least 15,000 fans in each of the past six seasons.

Miles was [relieved of his duties](/source/Dismissal_(employment)) on March 26, 2019, finishing as the coach with the third-most wins in Nebraska men's basketball history. Nebraska athletic director [Bill Moos](/source/Bill_Moos) stated that “Ultimately, we have not maintained a level of consistent success and stability on the court, and after a full review I have made the decision to move in another direction for the leadership of our program.”[6]

### San Jose State

On April 6, 2021, Miles was hired as the head men's basketball coach at [San Jose State University](/source/San_Jose_State_University).[2][7] On November 11, 2021, Miles got his 400th career win against Cal State Fullerton.

## Broadcasting

During his time away from coaching, Miles served as an analyst for the [Big Ten Network](/source/Big_Ten_Network), [Fox Sports](/source/Fox_Sports), and [FS1](/source/Fox_Sports_1).[8]

## Head coaching record

Record table Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason Mayville State Comets (North Dakota College Athletic Conference) (1995–1997) 1995–96 Mayville State 17–11 9–3 1st NAIA Division II First Round 1996–97 Mayville State 18–11 10–2 1st NAIA Division II First Round Mayville State NAIA: 35–22 (.614) 19–5 (.792) Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference) (1997–2001) 1997–98 Southwest Minnesota State 16–11 7–5 3rd 1998–99 Southwest Minnesota State 16–11 7–5 3rd 1999–2000 Southwest Minnesota State 18–10 12–6 4th 2000–01 Southwest Minnesota State 28–7 17–1 1st NCAA Division II Elite Eight Southwest Minnesota State: 78–39 (.667) 43–17 (.717) North Dakota State Bison (North Central Conference) (2001–2004) 2001–02 North Dakota State 11–15 5–13 8th 2002–03 North Dakota State 20–11 9–7 4th 2003–04 North Dakota State 16–13 8–6 3rd North Dakota State Bison (NCAA Division I independent) (2004–2007) 2004–05 North Dakota State 16–12 2005–06 North Dakota State 16–12 2006–07 North Dakota State 20–8 North Dakota State: 99–71 (.582) 22–26 (.458) Colorado State Rams (Mountain West Conference) (2007–2012) 2007–08 Colorado State 7–25 0–16 9th 2008–09 Colorado State 9–22 4–12 8th 2009–10 Colorado State 16–16 7–9 5th CBI First Round 2010–11 Colorado State 19–13 9–7 4th NIT First Round 2011–12 Colorado State 20–12 8–6 4th NCAA Division I Round of 64 Colorado State: 71–88 (.447) 28–50 (.359) Nebraska Cornhuskers (Big Ten Conference) (2012–2019) 2012–13 Nebraska 15–18 5–13 10th 2013–14 Nebraska 19–13 11–7 4th NCAA Division I Round of 64 2014–15 Nebraska 13–18 5–13 12th 2015–16 Nebraska 16–18 6–12 11th 2016–17 Nebraska 12–19 6–12 T–12th 2017–18 Nebraska 22–11 13–5 T–4th NIT First Round 2018–19 Nebraska 19–17 6–14 13th NIT Second Round Nebraska: 116–114 (.504) 52–76 (.406) San Jose State Spartans (Mountain West Conference) (2021–present) 2021–22 San Jose State 8–23 1–17 11th 2022–23 San Jose State 21–14 10–8 5th CBI Quarterfinals 2023–24 San Jose State 9–23 2–16 T–10th 2024–25 San Jose State 15–20 7–13 8th NIT First Round 2025–26 San Jose State 9–24 3–17 11th San Jose State: 62–104 (.373) 22–71 (.237) Total: 461–438 (.513) National champion Postseason invitational champion Conference regular season champion Conference regular season and conference tournament champion Division regular season champion Division regular season and conference tournament champion Conference tournament champion

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Tim Miles - Head Coach - Staff Directory - SJSU Athletics"](https://sjsuspartans.com/staff-directory/tim-miles/411). *San Jose State University Athletics*.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-sjsu_hire_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-sjsu_hire_2-1) Basnett, Chris (April 6, 2021). ["Former Husker hoops coach Tim Miles hired at San Jose State"](https://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/mens-basketball/former-husker-hoops-coach-tim-miles-hired-at-san-jose-state/article_4a63d63d-7ba8-5fa1-a74c-1b5efb8bdcfb.html). *Lincoln Journal Star*. Lincoln. Retrieved April 6, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Katz, Andy (March 23, 2012). ["Nebraska hires Tim Miles"](http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/7729430/nebraska-cornhuskers-hire-tim-miles-colorado-state-rams-coach). *[espn](/source/Espn)*. Retrieved November 26, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Towle, Brian (March 24, 2014). ["NCAA Tournament 2014: Baylor defeats Nebraska 74-60"](https://www.cornnation.com/2014/3/21/5534278/nebraska-huskers-ncaa-tournament-2014-postgame-baylor-we-lost-free-coach-miles). *Corn Nation*. Retrieved November 28, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Men's Basketball"](http://www.huskers.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&SPID=24&SPSID=22).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["NU Announces Men's Basketball Coaching Change"](http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=211797299). *University of Nebraska Athletics*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Tim Miles Named San Jose State Men's Basketball Head Coach"](https://sjsuspartans.com/news/2021/4/6/tim-miles-named-san-jose-state-mens-basketball-head-coach.aspx). *San Jose State University Athletics*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Hardesty, Matt (October 31, 2019). ["Former NU coach Tim Miles to join FOX Sports as an analyst for 2019-20 season"](http://www.dailynebraskan.com/sports/former-nu-coach-tim-miles-to-join-fox-sports-as-an-analyst-for-2019-20/article_7aea6838-fc21-11e9-930c-6f9bf4bfbf12.html). *[The Daily Nebraskan](/source/The_Daily_Nebraskan)*.

v t e Men's basketball head coaches of the Mountain West Conference Joe Crispin (Air Force) Jim Les (UC Davis) Bryce Drew (Grand Canyon) Eran Ganot (Hawaiʻi) Steve Alford (Nevada) Eric Olen (New Mexico) Tim Miles (San Jose State) Josh Pastner (UNLV) Joe Golding (UTEP) Sundance Wicks (Wyoming)

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