Mick Cronin Biography

Mick Cronin is an American men’s college basketball coach who is the head coach of the UCLA Bruins of the Pac-12 Conference.

Cronin was previously the head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats, where he was named the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Coach of the Year in 2014.

He also guided the program to nine straight NCAA Tournament appearances through the 2018–19 season. Before joining Cincinnati in 2006, Cronin coached the Murray State Racers from 2003 to 2006.

Cronin was hired as the new basketball coach at UCLA, with a salary scheduled for $4 million annually on April 9, 2019.

Mick Cronin College coaching career

In 1996 – 1997, Cronin took his first college coaching job as a video coordinator under Bob Huggins at the University of Cincinnati. The following season was elevated to assistant coach, a post he held at UC until 2001.

He built a reputation for his ability to evaluate and recruit top talent; at UC as an assistant for Huggins from 1997 to 200. His recruits included NBA Draft selections Steve Logan (Golden State Warriors), DerMarr Johnson (Atlanta Hawks), Pete Mickeal and Kenny Satterfield (both drafted by the Dallas Mavericks), and Jason Maxiell (Detroit Pistons).

He became the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Louisville under Rick Pitino, beginning with the 2001–02 season. In his first year, he helped attract a top-10 ranked recruiting class.

Mick Cronin Murray State

Cronin’s first head coaching job was at Murray State. He was hired in 2003. In three seasons at Murray, he led the team to the NCAA Tournament twice and was named the 2006 Ohio Valley Conference coach of the year.

Mick Cronin Cincinnati

Cronin was hired as Cincinnati’s coach after the 2005–06 season. He replaced interim coach Andy Kennedy after the dismissal of Bob Huggins. He had to pick up the pieces from a depleted program after Huggins was asked to resign with no warning three months before the 2005 season, and a temporary coach was used for a season.

Since the school had done little to no recruiting for nearly a year, Cronin was forced to scrounge for players. Cronin even had a couple of players on the football team play, one being current New York Giants linebacker Connor Barwin.

Although his teams struggled early in his UC career, he improved the school’s win total each of his first five seasons. Since the beginning of the 2010 season, the Cincinnati had amassed a 166-63 record, have spent 45 weeks ranked in the AP Poll. They had reached 6 straight NCAA Tournaments, while picking up 4 NCAA Tournament wins as well (as of February 3, 2017).

For the 2009–10 season, he was able to successfully recruit Lance Stephenson, the all-time leading scorer in New York state high school basketball history who has had NBA stints with multiple teams. During his one season at Cincinnati, Stephenson was named the Big East Rookie of the Year.

Cronin is the only UC coach to ever lead the Cincinnati to a win over a higher seed in the NCAA Tournament when 6th-seeded Cincinnati defeated 3rd-seeded Florida State in 2012.

That was the only season Cincinnati advanced to the Sweet Sixteen under Cronin. In 2018–19, Cincinnati appeared in its ninth straight NCAA Tournament but was eliminated in the first round by Iowa.

Cronin has long been pushing for either a new arena or a renovation of Fifth Third Arena in order for Cincinnati to remain competitive on a national scale. In March 2017, the University of Cincinnati began an $87 million renovation estimated to be completed by Fall 2018.

Mick Cronin UCLA

Cronin was named the fourteenth head coach of the UCLA Bruins on April 9, 2019. He is replacing the fired Steve Alford.

At the time Cronin had the most NCAA Division I wins (365) of any active coach younger than 50. Cronin was also one of only six coaches to have led their school to the NCAA Tournament in each of the past nine seasons.

He had coached against the Bruins three times. In the 2017 NCAA Tournament, after Cincinnati lost to UCLA, they defeated the Bruins in two consecutive regular-season matches by an average of 21.5 points.

Cincinnati’s 29-point win in 2018–19 was part of a UCLA four-game losing streak which led up to Alford’s midseason dismissal.

Mick Cronin Age

Cronin was born on July 17, 1971, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mick Cronin Wife

Cronin is single. Cronin was married to Darlene Taylor. However, in 2009, the couple divorced. Cronin lives in Anderson Township in the Cincinnati area with his daughter.

Mick Cronin Body Measurements

• Height: 5 feet 7 inches
• Weight: Not available
• Shoe Size: Not available
• Body Shape: Not available
• Hair Colour: Brown

Mick Cronin Salary

While at Cincinnati, Cronin earned an annual salary of $4 million.

Mick Cronin Net Worth

Cronin’s net worth is under review. We will provide more information as soon as it is available.

Mick Cronin Health

Cronin, on December 22, 2014, during the 2014–2015 season, was diagnosed with an unruptured aneurysm detected when he underwent medical testing for unexplained headaches.

On January 2, 2015, it was announced that, although doctors expect the condition to heal with rest and medication, Cronin would not coach the remainder of the season. However, Cronin said he felt great and that he would be able to continue to oversee the program and be involved in recruiting

On March 30, 2015, he announced he had a clean bill of health and was cleared to return to full-time coaching duties following his diagnosis of arterial dissection.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mick Cronin

Who is Mick Cronin?

Cronin is an American men’s college basketball coach.

How old is Cronin?

Mick is 48 years old as of 2019. He was born on July 17, 1971, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

How tall is Cronin?

Mick stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches.

Is Cronin married?

Mick is divorced. He was married to Darlene Taylor, but they divorced in 2009.

How much is Cronin worth?

Cronin’s net worth is under review. We will provide more information as soon as it is available.

How much does Cronin make?

It is not known how much money Mick earns as the head coach of the UCLA Bruins. However, when he was the head coach of Cincinnati he earned an annual salary of $4 million.

Where does Cronin live?

Cronin lives in Anderson Township in the Cincinnati area with his daughter.

Is Cronin dead or alive?

Mick is still alive and in good health.

Where is Cronin now?

Mick is the head coach of the UCLA Bruins of the Pac-12 Conference.