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Conference Rank: 3
Miami Hurricanes
Head Coach: Frank Haith
2007-08 Recap: 23-11 (13-3 ACC)
2008-09 Roster
Key Losses: C 6’9” Anthony King, F 6’7” Raymond Hicks
Key Additions: F 6’6” Fr. DeQuan Jones, F 6’9” Fr. Cyrus McGowan
Starting Lineup
G Lance Hurdle 6’2” Sr. 8.0 ppg, 2.4 apg
G Jack McClinton 6’2” Sr. 17.7 ppg, 2.6 apg
G James Dews 6’3” So. 10.3 ppg, 2.9 rpg
F Brian Asbury 6’7” Sr. 8.8 ppg, 4.1 rpg
F/C Dwayne Collins 6’9” Jr. 8.6 ppg, 6.8 rpg
Who was the biggest impact player in the ACC not playing for a team in the Carolinas? That would be Jack McClinton. At 6’1” he is a major threat from deep, is very capable of getting to the foul line and then shooting over 91 percent when he gets there, and is confident in the clutch.
Miami Hurricanes
Head Coach: Frank Haith
2007-08 Recap: 23-11 (13-3 ACC)
2008-09 Roster
Key Losses: C 6’9” Anthony King, F 6’7” Raymond Hicks
Key Additions: F 6’6” Fr. DeQuan Jones, F 6’9” Fr. Cyrus McGowan
Starting Lineup
G Lance Hurdle 6’2” Sr. 8.0 ppg, 2.4 apg
G Jack McClinton 6’2” Sr. 17.7 ppg, 2.6 apg
G James Dews 6’3” So. 10.3 ppg, 2.9 rpg
F Brian Asbury 6’7” Sr. 8.8 ppg, 4.1 rpg
F/C Dwayne Collins 6’9” Jr. 8.6 ppg, 6.8 rpg
Who was the biggest impact player in the ACC not playing for a team in the Carolinas? That would be Jack McClinton. At 6’1” he is a major threat from deep, is very capable of getting to the foul line and then shooting over 91 percent when he gets there, and is confident in the clutch.
After considering jumping to the NBA, McClinton came back to Miami, and his stock should rise, along with the number of wins for this team.
Super quick point guard Lance Hurdle is one of four key seniors on this team. Along with McClinton, the offense starts with Hurdle. Hurdle must improve on his ability to deliver passes to the open shooter. Averaging only 2.4 apg with scorers like McClinton and James Dews is ridiculous. Hurdle needs to connect to the rest of the offense in the natural flow of the offense to get easy and open shots.
James Dews is the last guard in this three-headed monster. He also shots over 90 percent from the foul line and 40 percent from the field. While he might have the stats of McClinton, he must elevate his game if this team wants to succeed.
Brian Asbury, another experienced senior for the Canes, should start at the beginning of the season. But Asbury has sixth man written all over him for the season.
At 6’9”, Dwayne Collins is one of three players at that height. The Canes are not tall, but they take up space. He is a tough defender, great leaper, and solid rebounder—especially on the offensive end—and can score on the block.
Arkansas transfer Cyrus McGowan is the most likely new face to compete for a starting spot.
Sophomore guard Eddie Rios is a starter in training and is a stellar ball-handler to take over next season.
McQuan Jones will see plenty of playing time at the three spot. He is a very talented recruit and is the cornerstone for the future.
FORECAST
Super quick point guard Lance Hurdle is one of four key seniors on this team. Along with McClinton, the offense starts with Hurdle. Hurdle must improve on his ability to deliver passes to the open shooter. Averaging only 2.4 apg with scorers like McClinton and James Dews is ridiculous. Hurdle needs to connect to the rest of the offense in the natural flow of the offense to get easy and open shots.
James Dews is the last guard in this three-headed monster. He also shots over 90 percent from the foul line and 40 percent from the field. While he might have the stats of McClinton, he must elevate his game if this team wants to succeed.
Brian Asbury, another experienced senior for the Canes, should start at the beginning of the season. But Asbury has sixth man written all over him for the season.
At 6’9”, Dwayne Collins is one of three players at that height. The Canes are not tall, but they take up space. He is a tough defender, great leaper, and solid rebounder—especially on the offensive end—and can score on the block.
Arkansas transfer Cyrus McGowan is the most likely new face to compete for a starting spot.
Sophomore guard Eddie Rios is a starter in training and is a stellar ball-handler to take over next season.
McQuan Jones will see plenty of playing time at the three spot. He is a very talented recruit and is the cornerstone for the future.
FORECAST
When would you have thought that the University of Miami would have a basketball team that has higher expectations that is football team?
Coach Haith knows that he is about to turn Miami from a cellar dweller into a top five ACC program.
Miami has talented pieces on offense, but it was their defense that was second in the ACC. If they can keep that a focus while getting a lift from the newcomers to the roster, this team should be ranked all season and make some of those Carolina teams very upset.
Coach Haith knows that he is about to turn Miami from a cellar dweller into a top five ACC program.
Miami has talented pieces on offense, but it was their defense that was second in the ACC. If they can keep that a focus while getting a lift from the newcomers to the roster, this team should be ranked all season and make some of those Carolina teams very upset.
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