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Miami Makes Its Statement, Upsetting No. 11 North Carolina

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — A statement was what head coach Jai Lucas wanted when the Miami Hurricanes (19-5, 8-3 ACC) faced off against No. 11 North Carolina.

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Miami's Jai Lucas Highlights What Makes Caleb Wilson and No. 11 UNC Difficult, But Beatable

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — First-year head coach Jai Lucas has already played against three top 25 opponents this season. And while the rising coach already has the Miami Hurricanes (18-5, 7-3 ACC) back in tournament conversations, he is still searching for his first win over one (0-3), which will announce his arrival as a coach.

College Basketball News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / February 8

Preview: Miami Basketball Host No. 14 North Carolina

Will this be the moment for Jai Lucas and the Miami Hurricanes to say they have arrived? Only time will tell, but they have a top-ten team entering Coral Gables as the Hurricanes are set to take on No.

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Starting in 1985, the NBA implemented a lottery system in order to determine which team receives the No. 1 overall pick in that year's draft. But, this time we don't want you to name the top pick, but instead the pick that came after No. 1. How many of the second overall picks from this time cane you name in six minutes?

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Everything Miami Head Coach Jai Lucas said after a Close Victory over Boston College

The Miami Hurricanes continue to win games they are supposed to, but it doesn't come as easily as they want it. The Canes get their seventh victory in conference play this season after defeating Boston College on the road 74-68.

College Basketball News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / February 6

Miami Basketball in No Position for 'Trap Game' Talks

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes schedule will ramp up after they face Boston College (9-13, 2-7 ACC) Feb. 7, at 2:00 p.m. ET on ACC Network. Moreover, thanks to the Golden Eagles, many are already putting a W in the record book with all attention on No.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / February 6

Miami's Defensive Ace Has 'No Estimated Timetable' on his Return

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — All eyes are on the Miami Hurricanes as they prepare for No. 16 North Carolina on Feb. 10. However, they have a road game against Boston College (9-13, 2-7) before they focus on the big game.

College Basketball News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / February 4

Jai Lucas Knows Boston College Plays 'a Lot Better at Home'

Even if the Boston College Eagles have all their attention on hockey, basketball continues to go on in the background, and they have the Miami Hurricanes (17-5, 6-3) coming into town looking to bounce back after a rough home loss to Cal.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / February 3

Jai Lucas Focuses on These Areas of Improvement for Miami Basketball in February

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes have struggled to snap back into form after their nine-game winning streak earlier in the season. Sitting at 17-5 and 6-3 in conference play, the Canes have a long February ahead.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / February 2

Miami Freshmen Ascend as Tournament Hopes Grow Stronger

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes (17-5, 6-3 ACC)have lost the last three of five games of their schedule. Games that could have been massive resume boosters have turned into losses, including two bad home losses against Florida State and California.

College Basketball News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 31

Everything Miami Head Coach Jai Lucas Said After 'Margins' Loss to California

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes (17-4, 6-3 ACC) lost the battle in the margins against the California Golden Bears 86-85. It was the most given up all season and Jai Lucas wasn't satisfied with the work that was on display.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 29

Everything Jai Lucas Said After Comeback Victory over Stanford

CORAL GABLES — The Miami Hurricanes battled back down nine with less than 10 minutes to go in a late-night clash against Stanford, and Canes head coach Jai Lucas understands that they have to be better.

College Basketball News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 29

Miami Overcomes Free Throw Shooting Woes Defeating Stanford in Late Night Clash

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — A winter storm tears through America, but in South Florida, the sun continues to shine for the Miami Hurricanes (17-4, 6-2 ACC). However, the Watsco Center found a cold front circle inside the building —specifically at the free-throw line.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 28

Miami's Star Freshman has Become the 'Connector' For the Hurricanes

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes' defense has played at an elite level this season, but at times, the offense has taken a step back. The Hurricanes also saw injuries ahead of conference play that most had to recover from.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 28

No One Saw Ebuka Okorie Coming, Not Even Jai Lucas

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Jai Lucas arrived in Miami as a fresh-faced, young head coach prepared to take over a dying program and revive it. So far, the Hurricanes are 16-4, 5-2 in conference play, and are on pace to return to the NCAA Tournament.

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Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 27

Everything Miami Head Coach Jai Lucas Said Ahead of Stanford Matchup

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — As the Miami Hurricanes (16-4, 5-2 ACC) look ahead to the rest of the season, they face another superstar freshman that no one saw coming.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 26

Miami Basketball Continues to Work Around Zone and Turnover Struggles

The Miami Hurricanes have a problem during the past three first halves in ACC play. They turn the ball over too much, and they struggle with zones that are thrown at them in different combinations.

College Basketball News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 23

Preview: Miami Basketball Attempt to Break Two Game Skid Against Syracuse

The Miami Hurricanes (15-3, 4-2 ACC) are fourth in the ACC, even with a two-game losing streak. Head coach Jai Lucas looks to break his first serious funk of the year, hoping those "gunshy" performances over the last two games end against an opportunistic Syracuse (12-6, 3-2 ACC).

College Basketball News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / January 20

FSU Basketball looking to end ACC skid against soaring Miami Hurricanes

Florida State should be 1-4 in ACC play right now. But they're not. Instead, they have their worst start to conference play since Steve Robinson's second-to-last season in 2000-01, a year they started 0-7 in ACC play.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 19

Miami seeks new winning streak as it hosts Florida State

Miami, which had a 10-game win streak broken over the weekend, is set to return home to face its biggest rival in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 29

Improving under new coach, Miami opens ACC slate vs. Pitt

Jai Lucas will have a second debut in his inaugural season as the Miami Hurricanes' head coach. Nine weeks after guiding the Hurricanes in their season opener and the start of their nonconference schedule, Lucas will experience another first on Tuesday.

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.

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.