Mick Cronin Cleared to Return to Coaching Cincinnati Basketball

The University of Cincinnati received excellent news Monday, as head coach Mick Cronin was cleared by doctors to resume coaching his Bearcats team.   

Cronin missed most of this season due to arterial dissection, a vascular condition that isn't considered life-threatening. But on Monday, Cincinnati posted a press release indicating he will be able to return to coaching without any restrictions. Cronin himself spoke on his recovery and his return, per the school press release: 

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I would like to thank the entire University of Cincinnati community and administration for their support during the past three months. I also would like to thank UC Health and its neurosurgery department, especially Dr. Norberto Andaluz and Dr. Todd Abruzzo, for the care that I have received.

Obviously, I'm excited to be coaching again, but most importantly, I'm grateful to be 100 percent healthy.

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Cronin coached the first nine games of the 2014-15 season before being diagnosed with the illness in December. Associate head coach Larry Davis took over in his stead, leading the Bearcats to a 23-11 record and the round of 32 in the NCAA tournament, where they were eliminated by No. 1 seed Kentucky.

Cronin did remain active with the program, however, assisting in game plans and other coaching staff matters, per Cincinnati's press release. However, he didn't run practices or coach during the games.

In nine years as the head coach at Cincinnati, Cronin has posted a 185-118 record. He previously spent three years as the head coach at Murray State.

The Bearcats will certainly be pleased to be getting him back in his full role, and there will be big expectations for the 2015-16 season after Cincinnati's strong campaign this year with a young squad.