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Mick Cronin      

Head Basketball Coach of the UCLA Bruins

Mick Cronin isn't your typical college basketball coach. He's a grinder, a tireless worker, and a master builder of defensive nightmares. His journey from video coordinator to Final Four coach is a testament to his passion, toughness, and unwavering belief in his system. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cronin's basketball roots run deep. He honed his defensive philosophy under the legendary Bob Huggins at the University of Cincinnati, starting as a video coordinator and eventually rising to assistant coach. This experience instilled in him a defensive philosophy that emphasizes physicality, discipline, and suffocating rotations – a philosophy that would become his calling card.

Cronin's early coaching career saw him rebuild programs like Murray State and Louisville, turning them into defensive stalwarts and NCAA tournament contenders. However, his 2019 arrival at UCLA truly catapulted him into the spotlight. At UCLA, Cronin's defensive philosophies clicked. The Bruins, known for their offensive prowess, became a defensive juggernaut, earning Cronin the Pac-12 Coach of the Year award in his first season. The following year, he led them to the Final Four, a testament to his ability to build a winner, brick by brick.

Beyond Xs and Os, Cronin's leadership is legendary. He's a tough but fair coach who demands accountability and unwavering commitment. His players respect his honesty and his unwavering belief in them. Cronin isn't just a coach; he's a program builder. He takes underdogs and molds them into contenders. He's a champion of defense and a firm believer in hard work. He's the "Iron Mike" of college basketball, and his story is far from over.

News


Mick Cronin radio show starts next week | UC Athletics Blog
The first Mick Cronin Radio Show of the 2013-14 season will be next Wednesday , Nov. 6 on WLW Radio (700-AM). The hour-long weekly call-in show about the ...
Cronin excited for new group - The News Record: Men's Basketball
“There are a lot of adjustments for us this year,” UC head coach Mick Cronin said. “It's exciting as a coach whenever you are working on new things with new ...
Cincinnati's Mick Cronin gets contract extension through 2018 ...
Cincinnati coach Mick Cronin has agreed in principle to a contract extension with the school through 2018. The deal adds one year to Cronin's current contract, ...
Mick Cronin, Bill Self look toward season ahead, more Hoop Thoughts
I know you can feel summer slipping away, my fellow Hoopheads, but please don 't be sad. There are still five weeks remaining to bask in the sunny-side-up ...
Cincinnati coach Mick Cronin proud to be an 'American' - NCAA ...
Cronin even is delighted by the logo that's soon to be revealed. Mick Cronin hasn 't seen any negative recruiting impact from Cincinnati being in the American ...

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