Head Coach
Archie Miller
Program contact: Austin Carroll, Assistant Coach
austincarroll@uri.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Carroll | Assistant Coach | austincarroll@uri.edu |
| Chandler Graves | Assistant Coach | chandler.graves@uri.edu |
| Paul Woelmer | Basketball Staff | paul.woelmer@uri.edu |
| Shawn Pacifico | Basketball Staff | shawn_pacifico@uri.edu |
About Rhode Island Rams Basketball
The University of Rhode Island men's basketball program competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference, one of the most competitive mid-major leagues in college basketball. Head coach Archie Miller leads a program committed to developing student-athletes both on the court and in the classroom. URI offers recruits the opportunity to compete at a high collegiate level while earning degrees from a respected institution in the Northeast. The Rams play in an Atlantic 10 that consistently places teams in postseason tournaments and features matchups against quality opponents. Coach Miller emphasizes a culture of accountability, work ethic, and player development, creating an environment where athletes can grow as basketball players and individuals. Prospective recruits seeking a program that balances competitive basketball with academic excellence and genuine player investment should reach out to the Rhode Island coaching staff to learn more about joining the Rams.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.