“With the support of Miami’s board of trustees and the president, we are making a commitment to Miami basketball,” Miami Athletic Director David Sayler said. “For years Miami basketball was the preeminent leader of the Mid-American Conference and we plan to take all necessary steps to make that happen once more.”
The Miami men lost to Western Michigan on Monday in the Mid-American Conference tournament to finish 11-21.
Cooper came to Miami from Tennessee State in 2012. This was the final year of his five-year contract at Miami.
Wright just completed his fourth season at Miami. The RedHawks finished 11-21 this season. Miami posted a 35-87 mark in Wright’s four seasons.
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