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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas reacts during the first half against Missouri Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Jai Lucas has Miami trending in Way-Too-Early 2026–27 Top 25 rankings

Alan Rubenstein

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Apr 7, 2026

UNC fans are dreaming if they think Jai Lucas will be in the running to replace Hubert Davis

Ericka Brockish

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Apr 6, 2026

Jai Lucas caps historic turnaround season with prestigious coaching award

Patrick Previty

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Apr 6, 2026

Miami receives best news of the offseason with recent Shelton Henderson decision

Patrick Previty

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Apr 4, 2026

Nov 3, 2025; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas looks on after the game against the Jacksonville Dolphins at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Miami commit gives promising glimpse into what Jai Lucas' 2nd year could look like

Patrick Previty

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Apr 2, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas during the first half against the Florida State Seminoles at Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Miami and Jai Lucas may be able to land commitment from 2026 5-star SG at the buzzer

Patrick Previty

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Apr 1, 2026

Dec 21, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators center Olivier Rioux (32) calls for the ball while Colgate Raiders guard Josh Ahayere (4) defends during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Miami and Jai Lucas should pursue 7-foot-9 Florida transfer Olivier Rioux

Patrick Previty

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Apr 1, 2026

Nov 23, 2025; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Marcus Allen (4) looks on against the Delaware State Hornets during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Miami's Marcus Allen says he has completed final round of chemotherapy

Patrick Previty

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Mar 31, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Noam Dovrat (14) reacts after a play during the second half against the Missouri Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Miami and Jai Lucas take another hit to the transfer portal losing quality shooter

Patrick Previty

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Mar 31, 2026

Montverde's Caleb Gaskins (12) dunks the ball on a fast break against Whitehaven during a basketball game in the Winter Classic at the McDonald Insurance Arena on Friday, Feb. 09, 2024 in Bartlett, Tenn.

5-star Miami commit is making a name for himself before McDonald's All American game

Patrick Previty

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Mar 31, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas reacts in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Former Miami target granted release from national letter of intent by LSU

Patrick Previty

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Mar 31, 2026

Nightrydas’ Caleb Gaskin (7) looks to pass the ball during a game against Team CP3 at Nike EYBL at the Memphis Sports & Events Center on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Miami signee Caleb Gaskins will play in McDonald's All American game tonight

Patrick Previty

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Mar 31, 2026

Dec 9, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaland Lowe (15) drives to the basket during the second half against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky G Jaland Lowe enters the transfer portal and Miami is a perfect match

Patrick Previty

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas talks to the media during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Where Miami stands entering the offseason after Jai Lucas' first year

Patrick Previty

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Tru Washington (10) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Tru Washington's portal entry gives Miami another offseason problem

Patrick Previty

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas calls a play during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Miami HC Jai Lucas gets his first piece of good news for the offseason

Patrick Previty

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas calls a play during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Miami needs to extend Jai Lucas with the trickle down affect UNC opening can cause

Alan Rubenstein

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Mar 25, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) answers questions at a press conference after the game against Missouri Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Tre Donaldson's heart-breaking Jai Lucas comments another reason Miami will be great

Alan Rubenstein

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Noam Dovrat (14) reacts after a play during the second half against the Missouri Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

3 players Miami and Jai Lucas could lose to the Transfer Portal

Alan Rubenstein

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami Hurricanes forward Shelton Henderson (7) dunks during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Miami’s season is over but one name changes everything moving forward

Alan Rubenstein

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas calls a play during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Jai Lucas wastes no time reminding Miami fans the future is bright despite NCAAT exit

Corey Long

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes center Ernest Udeh Jr. (8) and Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) react after a play during the first half against the Missouri Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

This Purdue adjustment played a huge role in Miami's upset bid coming to a close

Alan Rubenstein

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Mar 22, 2026

Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) gives high fives to members of the band as he comes off the court following a NCAA Tournament second round game against the Miami Hurricanes on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Purdue defeated Miami 79-69.

Fletcher Loyer immediately trolls Miami on live TV after breaking Canes hearts

Corey Long

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami Hurricanes forward Malik Reneau (5) shoots as Purdue Boilermakers center Oscar Cluff (45) defends during the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Miami stars locked down by Purdue as Hurricanes' season ends in NCAA 2nd round

Alan Rubenstein

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas calls a play during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

3 Miami basketball studs who just played their last game for Jai Lucas

Patrick Previty

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami Hurricanes forward Shelton Henderson (7) drives to the basket as Purdue Boilermakers guard Jack Benter (14) defends during the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Miami's historic turnaround comes to an end against Purdue in Round of 32

Patrick Previty

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Mar 22, 2026

Nov 28, 2025; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes forward Malik Reneau (5) and guard Tre Donaldson (3) react after a basket against the Georgetown Hoyas in the first half during the ESPN Events Invitational at State Farm Field House. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

2 Miami stars have an extensive history playing against Purdue

Alan Rubenstein

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes forward Malik Reneau (5) reacts after a play against the Missouri Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

There are two big reasons why Miami is a real upset threat to Purdue

Patrick Previty

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Mar 22, 2026

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