May 22, 2012

Tim Miles to take over Husker hoops

Tim Miles is leaving his post as head men’s basketball coach at Colorado State to take the same position at Nebraska.

Nebraska will introduce Miles during a press conference at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Miles will take over for Doc Sadler, who was fired earlier this month. This past season, Miles led the Rams to a 20-12 record and their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2003. Colorado State fell to Murray State in the second round.

During in his five seasons at the helm, the Rams improved each year. They went from 7-25 in 2007-08 to 20-12 this past season.

Miles previously helped North Dakota State transition to Division I.

Sadler compiled a 101-89 record in his six seasons at Nebraska. The Cornhuskers went 12-18 this past season.

Schedule of recruiting announcements for Nebraska football

National Signing Day is Feb. 1 and the Husker football team has 14 commitments coming into the day with the potential of four of five more. Bo Pelini is holding a press conference at 2:30 today where he’ll talk about the 2012 signing class. Here is a schedule of when other potential top recruits will make their announcement. Check back here for the latest or follow us on Twitter at Nebraskasports. (All times listed are central time)

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