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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / November 24

Preview: Thanksgiving Basketball Game Between Miami and No. 9 BYU

After a dominant win over Delaware State, the Miami Hurricanes are looking to get their first massive win in the Jai Lucas era. They will face their second top-10 team in the country this season, No.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / November 23

Miami Basketball Dismantles Delaware State in Tune-up Game, Prepares for No. 9 BYU

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes were gifted an early Thanksgiving dinner and ate all day against Delaware State, defeating the Hornets 97-41.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / November 20

Each Miami Starter Finishes in Double Digits as Miami Eases Past Elon

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — After the loss to No. 10 Florida, the Miami Hurricanes knew they needed to get back into the win column, and lucky for the Canes, they had Elon on the schedule next.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / November 19

Jai Lucas Inks Second Five-Star Prospect for Miami Basketball

Miami men’s basketball head coach Jai Lucas announced Wednesday the signing of five-star forward Caleb Gaskins to the Hurricanes’ 2026 recruiting class.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / November 19

Miami's Loss to No. 10 Florida Prepares them for 'Sweet 16' Level Game Against No. 9 BYU

The Miami Hurricanes wanted to test themselves early, and against No. 10 Florida, they saw what a real championship-level team looked like. The Hurricanes dropped their first game of the season to the Gators in a technically neutral-site game, but also gained insight into what this team was and could be for the rest of the season.

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Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / November 18

Five-Star Guard Geron Rippey Jr. List Miami In His Final Five Schools

The Jai Lucas era is off to a solid start, and now, recruits get to see what the young star coach is up to and have started to turn their heads to South Florida.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / November 17

Miami's Jai Lucas Explains What Lessons Can Be Learned After Loss To No. 10 Florida

The Miami Hurricanes (3-1) suffered their first loss of the season against No. 10 Florida (3-1), but showed signs that this is a solid basketball team that needs time to figure out its offensive side of the ball.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / November 14

Miami Basketball Ready to Make National Statement Against No. 10 Florida

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Ever since the Final Four appearance in 2023, the Miami Hurricanes basketball team has lacked excitement in games. The only sell-outs come from teams like Duke or North Carolina coming into the Watsco Center to see other draft prospects, but now, they have a chance to bring some buzz back into Coral Gables.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / October 28

Miami enters new era for program by taking on Jacksonville

Reborn with a new coach, Miami is set to start the Jai Lucas era against visiting Jacksonville on Monday night in Coral Gables, Fla. Lucas, a first-time head coach at age 36, has replaced Jim Larranaga, 76.

Jai Lucas dishes on transition into new era of Miami basketball

Jai Lucas has some big shoes to fill at Miami, but the Hurricanes have to feel they have the right guy for the job.

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Duke assistant coach to become HC of rival ACC school

The Duke Blue Devils are losing one of their coaches after the season.

Strong offensive team effort leads UNC easily past struggling Miami

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 5

Reports: Miami hires Duke assistant Jai Lucas as head coach

The Miami Hurricanes are hiring Duke associated head coach Jai Lucas as their next head coach, according to multiple reports. Longtime Hurricanes head coach Jim Larranaga stepped down 12 games into the 2024-25 season, and Bill Courtney has filled in as the interim head coach.