UM women’s basketball coach Katie Meier suspended three games. Here’s what we know
University of Miami women’s basketball coach Katie Meier was suspended for the first three games of the season, beginning with Monday’s home opener against Maryland-Eastern Shore, the school announced on Sunday.
“The University and Coach Meier are working cooperatively with the NCAA on an enforcement matter and per NCAA bylaws, the University is unable to provide further details or comment at this time,” read the UM release.
Meier said in a statement: “For over 30 years, I have led my programs with integrity, excellence, equity, and grit. I have, and will continue to, collaborate transparently with the NCAA as they review an enforcement matter with the Hurricanes women’s basketball program. I look forward to returning to competition on November 16th with the most talented student-athletes and coaches in the country.”
Associate head coach Fitzroy Anthony will take over for Meier during her absence.
The Hurricanes women’s program has been in the spotlight in recent months with the addition of twin transfer guards Haley and Hanna Cavinder, who have four million TikTok followers, 800,000 Instagram followers and have made an estimated $1 million on Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) sponsorship deals.
Last season Miami finished tied for seventh in the ACC but made a surprise run in the ACC Tournament. The Canes stunned No. 4 Louisville 61–59 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. UM lost to NC State in the ACC title game.
The team had a tough draw in the NCAA Tournament and lost in the second round to eventual national champion, No. 1 South Carolina.
UM was picked to finish sixth in the ACC Preseason poll. The five teams ahead of Miami all rank in the top 15 of the AP Preseason Top 25. The Canes received 11 votes in the national poll.
This story was originally published November 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM.