Travis Steele, the head coach of the Miami RedHawks, has signed a contract extension that will keep him leading the program through the 2033‑34 season. The agreement comes on the heels of a remarkable campaign that saw the team finish unbeaten in conference play and capture the Mid‑American Conference regular‑season title.
Under Steele’s direction, Miami posted a program‑best 32 victories, establishing new marks for consecutive home wins (31) and road victories (15). The RedHawks also climbed to No. 19 in the national rankings, their highest placement since 1978, and secured an at‑large berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1999.
A Milestone Season
The RedHawks set a school record with 51.7 % field‑goal shooting and made 592 free throws, while Steele earned multiple coach‑of‑the‑year honors, including unanimous MAC Coach of the Year and the John McLendon National Coach of the Year.
Recognition and Awards
Steele’s accolades also included a semifinalist nod for the Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year and a NABC Division I East District Coach of the Year award. Assistant coaches and players received their own distinctions, with Peter Suder earning NABC First‑Team honors and Brant Byers landing on the Second Team.
Future Outlook
With the core of the 2025‑26 squad returning and new recruits on the horizon, Miami aims to build on its recent momentum. The contract ensures continuity and gives the program stability as it pursues deeper runs in the NCAA Tournament and continued dominance in the MAC.