Aaron Fearne

Charlotte hires Miller as men’s basketball coach

April 6, 2026 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Charlotte has turned to a familiar name with deep local roots to lead its men’s basketball program, hiring former Cincinnati and UNC Greensboro coach Wes Miller as the 49ers’ next coach. Charlotte Athletic […]

Could North Carolina produce a few mid-major surprises this season?

November 15, 2024 Ryan Henkel

College basketball in North Carolina goes far beyond the ACC. Here’s a look at the top mid-major teams in the state this season. ECU The ECU Pirates are hoping to have a better showing this […]

N.C. mid-majors hunt for NCAA bid

March 13, 2024 Jesse Deal

With conference tournament action already underway for the state’s crop of mid-major Division I teams, this week brings opportunities for local schools to lock down an automatic bid into the Big Dance. Despite strong seasons […]

College Basketball Roundup: Charlotte upsets No. 17 Florida Atlantic

January 7, 2024 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — This was the type of situation Lu’Cye Patterson has dreamed about: Game on the line. Against a ranked opponent. Ball in his hands. Patterson drew a foul on a jumper with 1.7 seconds […]

Charlotte names Aaron Fearne as interim head coach for 2023-24 season

June 15, 2023 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte 49ers athletic department announced Thursday afternoon that recently named interim basketball coach Aaron Fearne will continue in his head coaching role for the 2023-24 season as the Niners enter their first […]

Charlotte starts ‘national search’ for next men’s basketball coach

June 14, 2023 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — After a decade in Conference USA, the Charlotte 49ers athletic department will head into the American Athletic Conference this year with not only a new football coach but a new basketball coach. The […]