Aaron Fearne has been officially named the head coach of the 49ers after a remarkable 15-8 season as the team’s interim coach.
Fearne took over UNC Charlotte’s men’s basketball team in June of 2023 and helped them to achieve their first eight-game conference winning streak and secured a significant victory against Florida Atlantic, marking the program’s first win over a ranked opponent in more than ten years.
Defying preseason expectations, Charlotte, initially projected to finish 13th in the 14-team AAC, currently ranks second in the conference standings, closely trailing the leader by just one game. Fearne’s impressive 15-8 start is the best 23-game debut for a Charlotte coach since Bobby Lutz in the 1998-99 season.
It’s Official! Aaron Fearne Named Charlotte’s 14th Men’s Basketball Head Coach
“I am beyond grateful to my family, the students, the fans, and the community that has rallied behind us over the past nine months” –@aaronfearne14#jUSt | #GoldStandard⛏️https://t.co/jDdNexUwoz
— Charlotte Men’s Basketball (@CharlotteMBB) February 12, 2024
The 49ers are set to continue their campaign at Halton Arena this Thursday against UTSA, looking to maintain their strong performance under Coach Fearne’s guidance.
