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The Miami Hurricanes have found success on the hardwood in recent years, but still haven't become as consistent as other basketball teams in the ACC. The team from Coral Gables reached the NCAA Tournament in 2022 and 2023, making a miraculous run to the Final 4 during the team's last March Madness appearance.

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Duke Assistant Emanuel Dildy Gets Promoted

With the departure of Jai Lucas to Miami, Duke has had to make some staff moves. Evan Bradds was added over the summer and now Emanuel Dildy has been promoted to associate head coach.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 22

Nation's No. 1 Point Guard Lists Miami in Top Eight Schools

The 2026 recruiting class of the Miami Hurricanes might start taking shape a lot quicker than most would expect. New head coach Jai Lucas has been on the recruiting trail, and now, a top-15 recruit is down to his top eight schools, according to Joe Tipton of On3: Miami, Kentucky, Kansas, Arkansas, Louisville, Texas, Indiana, and Oregon.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 20

Miami Basketball Player Numbers Revealed Ahead of the 2025 Season

Miami men's basketball is ready for a new era, and that starts with players getting new numbers. The Canes have announced new jersey numbers for each player heading into the 2025-26 season with new head coach Jai Lucas at the helm.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 16

Duke Recruiting: Deron Rippey Schedules Visit

Rising point guard Deron Rippey has scheduled a visit to Duke from October 23rd to October 25th. He’s getting lots of recruiting attention, with schools like Kentucky, Indiana, Alabama, Kansas and others in hot pursuit.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 8

Miami Basketball Listed In Top Nine of Top 50 Recruit, Latrell Allmond

The Miami Hurricanes are working on another top player from the 2026 as they have been listed in the top nine schools of one of the best power forwards in the country, Latrell Allmond.

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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Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 4

Five Star Point Guard Tay Kinney List Miami In Top Schools

Some of the top talent in the 2026 class have their eyes set on the Miami Hurricanes, and Jai Lucas is preparing to make all the right moves to push the Hurricanes in that direction.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / July 17

Miami Basketball In Pursuit of Blue-Chip Center Marcus Ponder

The 2026 class is started to take shape for Jai Lucas and the Miami Hurricanes basketball as a top target has listed the Canes in his top seven schools.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Miami Among Finalists for 5-Star Guard Deron Rippey Jr

After receiving over 40 scholarship offers, 6'2 point guard Deron Rippey Jr announced he has narrowed his list of schools to 12, a list that includes Jai Lucas and the Miami Hurricanes.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / June 24

Miami Basketball Sets Visit With Top 30 Recruit Austin Goosby

After a successful first short but great off-season for the Miami Hurricanes, Jai Lucas has his attention set on the 2026 class and another top 30 recruit in Austin Goosby.

College Basketball News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / May 30

Jai Lucas and Miami Basketball Add Three-Star Guard John Laboy from Texas

The Miami Hurricanes add another guard to it's loaded roster as the Hurricanes sign three-star guard John Laboy II. Laboy II was committed to Columbia, but that changed quickly when new head coach Jai Lucas came and called.

College Basketball News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / May 22

Jai Lucas Adds More Experience to His Coaching Staff

University of Miami men’s basketball head coach Jai Lucas announced the addition of assistant coach Russell Springmann to the Hurricanes’ staff Wednesday afternoon.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 22

Ex-Duke Basketball Recruiting Prize Confirms Landing Spot

It took former Duke basketball associate head coach and new Miami Hurricanes head honcho Jai Lucas all of about six weeks to complete the swipe of one of the Blue Devils' five-star 2025 signees.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Hurricanes Steal Former Duke Signee

The Jai Lucas era in Miami is off to a scorching start, and Monday the Hurricanes secured a commitment from what Lucas hopes to be the first of many top-20 players in his regime.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 21

Former Duke commit Shelton Henderson to sign with Miami

Five-star recruit Shelton Henderson, after decommitting from Duke last week, announced on Monday that he is following former Blue Devils associate head coach Jai Lucas to Miami.

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College Basketball News / The Spun / April 21

Former Duke Recruit Shelton Henderson Flips His Commitment

Shelton Henderson reportedly chose a new ACC home on Monday. Duke released Henderson, a five-star forward from the class of 2025, from his letter of intent last week.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / April 21

Miami Lands Commitment From Former Duke Signee Shelton Henderson

Jai Lucas and the Miami Hurricanes land the second-highest recruit in program history as former Duke signee Shelton Henderson commits to Miami. This is following the year after getting the highest recruit in program history Jail Bethea before he transferred to Alabama.

Miami Basketball New and Returning Staff Update

University of Miami men’s basketball head coach Jai Lucas announced the addition and retention of four staff members Friday afternoon. LJ Rose joins the Miami men’s basketball staff after spending the previous four years as an international scout for the Houston Rockets organization.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / April 21

Ex-Duke Signee Places UNC Basketball Among Finalists

The 247Sports Crystal Ball paints the Miami Hurricanes as the favorite in the Shelton Henderson sweepstakes. That said, the Bellaire High School (Texas)

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 18

Leader Emerges for Ex-Duke Basketball Signee Shelton Henderson

Bellaire High School (Texas) forward Shelton Henderson announced his decommitment from the Duke basketball program late Thursday night. Less than 24 hours later, the frontrunner in his recruitment appears clear, and that perceived leader, Miami, should come as no surprise to those who follow coaching movements in the ACC.

Miami Hurricanes News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Former Kentucky Coach Hired by Miami Hurricanes

Jai Lucas is set to take the next big step in his coaching career. The 36-year-old has been announced as the new head coach of the Miami Hurricanes, replacing longtime coach Jim Larrañaga.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Duke Loses Top Assistant Coach as Miami Makes Hiring Official

Miami agreed to terms with Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas and will announce him as the team's next men's basketball head coach on Thursday, according to Matt Norlander of CBS Sports.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 5

Duke assistant coach to become HC of rival ACC school

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

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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.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 23

Reports: Miami coaching search focused on Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas

The Miami Hurricanes are targeting Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas as their next head coach, according to multiple reports on Saturday. Lucas, 36, has been with Duke since May 2022 and was promoted from assistant to associate head coach in June 2023.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / February 22

Duke Basketball Assistant Could Be Top Contender for Miami Job

On Saturday morning, CanesInSight's Peter Ariz noted on social media that he believes "Miami's coaching search is still trending in the direction of Jai Lucas." The 36-year-old Lucas arrived in Durham in May 2022 as a Duke basketball assistant for Jon Scheyer's first year at the helm.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 26

Duke Basketball Coach Returns Home to Recruit Five-Star Target

Five-star forward Shelton Henderson will be in Durham for his Duke basketball official visit the first weekend of October. That, of course, coincides with the Blue Devils' annual Countdown to Craziness celebration in Cameron Indoor Stadium next Friday night.