Mike Fuline set to join Calhoun's staff in Cincinnati
Former Mount Union head coach Mike Fuline to join Cincinnati staff
Per GoBearcats:
Cincinnati men’s basketball head coach Jerrod Calhoun announced Friday the addition of longtime Mount Union head coach Mike Fuline to his coaching staff. Fuline, who led the Purple Raiders for 15 seasons, will be an assistant coach and high school relations coordinator for the Bearcats.
“Mike is one of the most successful coaches in the state of Ohio,” Calhoun said. “He started at the high school level and earned this opportunity. He will provide tremendous knowledge on both sides of the ball and will strengthen our relationships with the high school coaches in the state. I am extremely excited to have Mike and his family in Cincinnati.”
Fuline helped guide Mount Union to five Ohio Athletic Conference regular-season titles, three OAC Tournament championships and five NCAA Division III Tournament appearances. He led two runs to the Sweet 16 and an appearance in the national championship game in 2023.
Fuline, who holds a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University and a master’s degree from Walsh University, has recorded eight 20-win seasons, earning OAC Coach of the Year honors in 2014 and 2020 and Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year laurels in 2015 and 2020. Under his tutelage, Mount Union has produced four All-Americans, four OAC Players of the Year, five OAC Freshmen of the Year, two OAC Defensive Players of the Year and 38 all-conference selections.