Ralph Miller Hall of Fame NBA

Ralph Miller was one of the most respected college basketball coaches of the 20th century, known for his innovative offensive strategies and long-term program building. Although not an NBA head coach, Miller’s influence on the professional game came through the development of players and coaching philosophies that impacted basketball at all levels.

Miller achieved major success at Wichita State, Iowa, and especially at Oregon State, where he built nationally competitive programs. He guided teams to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and was widely admired for his discipline, teaching ability, and emphasis on fundamentals.

Over his collegiate coaching career, Miller compiled more than 650 victories and became known as one of the game’s master tacticians. His contributions to basketball extended beyond wins and losses, shaping generations of players and coaches. Miller was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988.

Miller's Awards & Records

• MVC regular season (1964)
• 2 Big Ten regular season (1968, 1970)
• 4 Pac-10 regular season (1980–1982, 1984)
• 2× AP Coach of the Year (1981, 1982)
• Henry Iba Award (1981)
• NABC Coach of the Year (1981)
• UPI Coach of the Year (1981)
• 2× Pac-10 Coach of the Year (1981, 1989)

Teams

Wichita (1951–1964)
Iowa (1964–1970)
Oregon State (1970–1989)