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Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / December 26

Miami Basketball Inches Closer to a Top 25 in Latest Polls

The Miami Hurricanes are looking to get healthy at the right time. So far this season, head coach Jai Lucas has already flipped the program around even with most of the roster limited because of injuries.

Jai Lucas News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / December 22

'He's One of the Best Freshman I've Coached': Jai Lucas Raves About Star Freshman

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — "He doesn't look like a freshman," FIU head coach Jeremy Ballard said after losing to Miami 98-81. The Miami Hurricanes had a five-star freshman last season, but it did not pan out the way many had hoped for him and the program.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 21

Miami preps for ACC slate with blowout of North Florida

Tre Donaldson posted 21 points, a game-high nine assists and three steals as host Miami defeated North Florida 105-67 on Sunday afternoon. Also for Miami, Shelton Henderson scored 20 points on 7-for-9 shooting; Malik Reneau had 19 points on 8-for-9 shooting; and Ernest Udeh Jr.

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College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / December 17

Miami Five-Star Freshman Shelton Henderson Dominates Against FIU

The Miami Hurricanes' basketball team is off to a strong start to the 2025-26 campaign. Led by a pair of newcomers, first-year head coach Jai Lucas' squad is 10-2 on the season and has notched wins against the likes of Georgetown and Mississippi early on.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / December 16

Five Star Point Guard Deron Rippey Jr. Highlights Miami ahead of His Commitment Date

The Miami Hurricanes have returned to being a brand that is attractive enough, and many five-star players are learning what is happening in Coral Gables.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / December 15

Miami Basketball Trying to Focus on 'Pace', Starting with Its Star Guard

With a 9-2 record, the sky is the limit right now for the Miami Hurricanes. The season has been a successful one so far thanks to the coaching and recruiting job done by Jai Lucas in under a year.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / December 14

Injury Bug for Miami Basketball Gains Another Player Early in the Season

The Miami Hurricanes have won five of their last six games early in the 2025-26 regular season. Head coach Jai Lucas has done a great job recruiting and finding the right talent for the Hurricanes; however, that is when they get a chance to see the court.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 12

Miami pursues fast start in encounter vs. UL Monroe

Miami will continue to tune up for its Atlantic Coast Conference slate when it hosts Louisiana Monroe on Saturday afternoon. Riding a three-game win streak, the Hurricanes (8-2) will look to continue their good play after receiving four votes in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / December 6

Everything Miami's Jai Lucas said after the Victory over Southern Miss

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes down the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in an early Saturday afternoon matchup, but it wasn't the prettiest sight.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / December 6

Short-Handed Miami Rallies After Half Against Southern Miss Thanks To Freshmen Contribution

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Even without most of their bench and early foul trouble, the Miami Hurricanes (8-2) have surpassed last season's win total, defeating the Southern Miss Golden Eagles 88-64.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 5

Miami embracing monster mentality ahead of clash vs. Southern Miss

First-year head coach Jai Lucas is aware that his Miami club is not what he calls the "prettiest team" in the nation. But the Hurricanes (7-2) are a tall and rugged bunch, which is why he bought a "Jason" mask and gives it out after wins to his player of the game.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / December 5

Preview: Miami Basketball Take on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles

The Miami Hurricanes (7-2) have the vibes high in Coral Gables right now. The team has already matched its win total from last season's disaster class.

College Basketball News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / December 2

Live ACC/SEC Challenge Updates as Miami Travels to Oxford to take on Ole Miss

The Miami Hurricanes (6-2) finished the first month of the season looking like a tournament team. They might have lost to two of the top 10 teams in the country in Florida and BYU, but they showed flashes of greatness against them.

College Basketball News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / December 1

Preview: Miami Basketball at Ole Miss in ACC/SEC Challenge

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes (6-2) finished the first month of the season looking like a tournament team. They might have lost to two of the top 10 teams in the country in Florida and BYU, but they showed flashes of greatness against them.

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Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / November 26

Everything Jai Lucas Said Ahead of Thanksgiving Matchup Against No. 9 BYU

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The feast of the week is Miami taking on No. 9 BYU in a neutral-site game. This is one of the most important games of the season for the Canes as they prepare for a "Sweet 16" level game.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / November 26

Miami Basketball Is Preparing for More than Just AJ Dybantsa Against No. 9 BYU

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Feast Week is one of the many traditions in the college basketball world that make the sport as special as it is. The Miami Hurricanes (5-1) have a chance to feast on an opponent this season on Thanksgiving Day as they face off against No.