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A blockbuster trade by the Miami Heat this offseason brings two new faces from Milwaukee: forwards Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis. The addition of the NBA superstar to the Heat was just the move Team President Pat Riley was looking to make, bringing new star talent to the team after trading Jimmy Butler more than

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Meet the full Miami Hurricanes basketball roster entering Jai Lucas' second season

Miami's 2026-27 men's basketball roster is set, giving Jai Lucas a deeper and more flexible group entering his second season in Coral Gables. The Hurricanes are

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LJ Cason gives Jai Lucas and Miami another big win in the transfer portal

The Miami Hurricanes deep backcourt just got deeper. Point guard LJ Cason announced he will transfer to Miami after spending the past two seasons at Michigan.

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Miami's rookie trio made sure to leave their mark at the Las Vegas Summer League

Tre Donaldson, Ernest Udeh Jr. and Malik Reneau all entered Summer League with something to prove after finishing their college careers at Miami. Tre Donaldson,

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The LJ Cason-to-Miami rumors make too much sense for Jai Lucas not to act

There was a major announcement in college basketball late Monday night and if Jai Lucas had been asleep, it might have woken him up immediately. Michigan guard

Matthew Cleveland, Tre Donaldson and Isaiah Wong each produced a 15-point performance before the full Las Vegas Summer League schedule began. Donaldson did it w

Miami alums give NBA teams plenty to like before Summer League shifts to Las Vegas

Tre Donaldson finished with 15 points, five rebounds, six assists and three steals in the Miami Heat's 95-85 win over the Golden State Warriors Gold on Monday i

Tre Donaldson gives Miami Heat exactly what they wanted in first Summer League start

ESPN released updated evaluations for the top 10 players in its 2027 SC Next 100, pairing each prospect with NBA comparisons and intel on the college programs t

Miami basketball targets receive bold NBA comparisons in new ESPN 2027 rankings

Miami men's basketball will have two staffers involved with The Bahamas men's national team during a crucial FIBA World Cup qualifying window. Assistant Directo

Miami Hurricanes basketball front office joining forces for Bahamas national team run

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Miami guard Marcus Allen says he is cancer-free after treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Miami forward Marcus Allen announced he is cancer-free after seven months of treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, marking a major personal milestone for a player

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Jai Lucas just added an experienced Russian center to Miami's remade frontcourt

Miami added another experienced big man to its 2026-27 roster Wednesday, when Jai Lucas announced the signing of Russian center Egor Ryzhov. The 21-year-old joi

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ESPN moves Miami up even further in brand new way-too-early top 25 rankings

ESPN placed the Hurricanes at No. 18 in its updated way-too-early rankings, moving Miami up two spots from No. 20 and naming Villanova transfer Acaden Lewis as

Malik Reneau agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Orlando Magic after going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Miami native enters the organization as a 6-fo

What Magic fans need to know about Malik Reneau after Orlando lands Miami forward

Ernest Udeh Jr. agreed to a two-way deal with Cleveland after going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-11 and 266-pound center put up 6.7 points, 9.2 r

What Cavs fans need to know about Ernest Udeh Jr. after Cleveland lands Miami center

Malik Reneau came home to play his final college season at Miami and will now stay in the Sunshine State to begin his NBA career. The Orlando Magic signed Renea

Miami forward Malik Reneau stays in the Sunshine State after signing with the Magic

Tre Donaldson agreed to a two-way deal with the Heat after one season at Miami in which he became the one of the ACC's best guards. He averaged 16.4 points, 5.7

What Heat fans need to know about Tre Donaldson after Miami signs former lead guard

Former Miami center, Ernest Udeh Jr., has agreed to a two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The deal gives Udeh an NBA foothold after a one-year stint

Miami's Ernest Udeh Jr. secures two-way deal with Cavaliers after going undrafted

The Miami Heat have agreed to sign former Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson to a two-way contract after he went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft. ESPN NBA insider S

Tre Donaldson gets an NBA lifeline with the Heat after one huge year at Miami

Since 2000, the Miami Hurricanes have produced a long-tenured scorer, a three-time NBA champion, an indispensable title-run role player, a guard who delivered o

Ranking the 5 best Miami Hurricanes NBA alumni since 2000

The 2026 NBA Draft will decide where Malik Reneau, Tre Donaldson and Ernest Udeh Jr. begin their professional careers. But Miami's next NBA draft class is alrea

Miami already has 5 players worth watching for the 2027 NBA Draft

Kyshawn George played one season at Miami, averaged 7.6 points per game and entered the league as a 6-foot-8 wing whose strongest skill was his 3-point shot. Wa

Kyshawn George's first couple seasons prove why Washington bet on the Miami wing

The Miami Heat drafted a Hurricane in the first round and his story went far beyond basketball. As Miami's current NBA Draft hopefuls wait to learn whether they

Tim James went from Miami's NBA Draft dream to a life few former players choose

The 2026 NBA Draft is almost here, and Tre Donaldson is one of Miami's key names to watch when the second round begins Wednesday night. Donaldson is not expecte

Best and worst-case NBA Draft scenarios for Miami Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson

The 2026 NBA Draft is almost here, and Miami has a key name to watch when the second round begins. Malik Reneau may not be in the conversation to become a first

Best and worst-case NBA Draft scenarios for Miami Hurricanes forward Malik Reneau

ESPN announced the complete 2026 men's SEC/ACC Challenge schedule, and Miami will host Alabama at Watsco Center. The matchup will give the Hurricanes a chance t

Miami-Alabama is one of the best matchups on loaded SEC/ACC slate

Miami will host Alabama on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at the Watsco Center in the 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge. Tipoff time and television details will be announced later. Th

Miami lands Alabama at home in another major Year 2 test for Jai Lucas

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The Miami Hurricanes are opening the upcoming season against Florida, the team sitting at No. 1 in ESPN's updated 2026-27 way-too-early top 25, and they will do it with their own preseason buzz after landing at No. 19.

Jai Lucas won't have to wait long to set the new standard for Year 2 at Miami

Caleb Gaskins was named to the 2026 USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team and will compete at the FIBA U18 Men's AmeriCup from June 1-7 in Leon, Mexico. The to

Miami's top freshman is headed to Mexico with loaded Team USA roster

The Field of 68 ranked Hurricanes forward Shelton Henderson No. 6 on its list of the top returning players in college basketball for the 2026-27 season, putting the Miami sophomore in the middle of a loaded national group.

Miami's top returning star lands in rare company before year two under Jai Lucas

Miami's second season under Jai Lucas has a clearer shape after the ACC released the Hurricanes' home and away opponents for the 2026-27 men's basketball season

Miami's ACC slate shows the next test for Jai Lucas after breakthrough season

Jai Lucas rebuilt the roster with one of the better portal classes in the country, added a high-major point guard, brought in frontcourt size, found shooting and kept enough young talent to make the Hurricanes interesting again in the ACC.

Miami basketball's biggest offseason question is not about talent anymore

Texas and Miami are finalizing an agreement to play next season at Toyota Center in Houston. The matchup would give Jai Lucas and the Hurricanes another high-end neutral-site opportunity.

New Miami opponent for next season carries a personal twist for Jai Lucas

Acaden Lewis Staying in School

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Source: Miami’s Acaden Lewis has withdrawn from the 2026 NBA Draft and will return to school next season. Transfer from Villanova.

Miami will play TCU in in the first round of the Players Era 16 Tournament in Las Vegas this November.

Miami basketball opponent in Players Era Tournament announced

Jai Lucas already proved he could change Miami basketball's trajectory, but now comes the harder part: keeping the Hurricanes there after an offseason that saw most of the production from his first roster depart.

Grading Jai Lucas' transfer haul at Miami highlights the massive difference he's making

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MIami will play its 2026-27 season opener against Florida per a report.

Miami will tip off its 2026 season against potential number one Florida

Jai Lucas has only been at Miami for one season, but he has certainly made headway since taking over the Hurricanes basketball program. He seems to have done tremendous work in the transfer portal as well. These Canes are only getting started under him...

Jai Lucas has built a contender at Miami, and post-portal transfer rankings prove it

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With the Hurricanes' offseason roster construction mostly complete, Lucas is being rightfully applauded for a job well done by On3/Rivals, who have Miami listed with the fifth-best transfer class in terms of additions.

On3/Rivals has Miami fans feeling good about the future under Jai Lucas

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The three Miami alums participating in the NBA G-League Combine learned their team assigments on Thursday.

3 Miami alums get NBA G-League combine team assignments

The Miami basketball team will have a huge opportunity playing in the Players Era Sixteen Tournament in Las Vegas in November.

Miami will have a huge opportunity in the Players Era Sixteen Tournament

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76-team tournaments for men's and women's college basketball will start next year. New bracket format here 📲

Indiana transfer guard Nick Dorn has committed to the Miami Hurricanes after a season in which he averaged 8.1 points and 2.3 rebounds while shooting 38% from 3

Miami adds valuable perimeter shooter in Indiana transfer Nick Dorn

Salih Altuntas came to Miami as a young international big with size, touch around the rim and long-term upside. Now he is headed to Saint Mary's, where he has a much clearer path toward becoming a contributor.

Saint Mary's adds Miami transfer Salih Altuntas to rebuild frontcourt

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Miami added another experienced piece on Saturday with Saint Peter's transfer guard Brent Bland committing to HC Jai Lucas and the Hurricanes. Bland, a 6-foot-3

Miami and Jai Lucas adds Saint Peter's transfer guard Brent Bland to backcourt

Nick Dorn, who entered the transfer portal on April 9 after spending one season in Indiana. Previous to his stop with the Big Ten program, Dorn was at Elon, where he was one of the top players for the Phoenix for his freshman and sophomore years.

Jai Lucas landing an Indiana transfer speaks to Miami's incredible culture change

The NCAA Tournament appears headed for one of its biggest format changes in years, and Miami should be paying attention. The move would not have changed much fo

Expanded March Madness field gives Miami and Jai Lucas a new safety net

Miami is bringing in Bucknell transfer guard Quin Berger as Jai Lucas continues to reshape the Hurricanes' roster through the portal. Miami adds Bucknell guard

Quin Berger gives Miami another veteran guard in transfer portal rebuild

Miami forward Timotej Malovec has a new home. The 6-foot-8 Slovakian wing committed to Kansas State after one season with the Hurricanes, giving the Wildcats an

Former Miami forward commits to Kansas State after one season with Hurricanes

Miami added another frontcourt piece on Tuesday when 6-foot-10 power forward Chris Birden Jr. committed to Jai Lucas and the Hurricanes. Birden, a New Orleans n

Miami adds 6-foot-10 forward Chris Birden Jr. to growing 2026 roster

DeSean Goode, the 2025-26 Horizon League Player of the Year DeSean Goode is transferring to Miami from Robert Morris.

Miami adds Horizon League Player of the Year, Transfer DeSean Goode

Robert Morris transfer DeSean Goode, the 2025-26 Horizon League Player of the Year, visited Miami on Friday as Jai Lucas continues to reshape the Hurricanes' ro

Miami hosts Horizon League Player of the Year DeSean Goode on portal visit

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Miami is hosting promising Florida International power forward Eric Dibami as Jai Lucas continues to build the 2026-27 Miami roster.

Miami hosting promising FIU PF Eric Dibami as Jai Lucas continues building roster

Miami's frontcourt rebuild took a hit Thursday when Kansas transfer Bryson Tiller committed to Missouri. Tiller announced his decision after Miami emerged as on

Miami loses out on Kansas transfer Bryson Tiller as big man commits to Missouri

The Miami Hurricanes and head coach Jai Lucas might be one step closer to landing elite transfer portal prospect Bryson Tiller.

Bryson Tiller update: Major domino falls for Miami and Jai Lucas to pull this one off

The Miami transfer class is now ranked in the top five with a commitment from Villanova point guard Acaden Lewis on Tuesday.

Miami transfer class moves into top 5 with Acaden Lewis commitment

Miami just landed one of the most important guards in the portal. Villanova transfer Acaden Lewis is committing to the Hurricanes, which now gives Jai Lucas a new lead guard after Miami lost major backcourt production this offseason.

Miami Hurricanes land Villanova freshman star Acaden Lewis in major portal win

Miami's roster reset is in full swing, and Jai Lucas and the Hurricanes have plenty left to do. Incoming transfers to Miami Somto Cyril, C, Georgia Cyril is the

Miami basketball transfer portal tracker: What Jai Lucas has lost and added

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REPORT: Miami coordinators Shannon Dawson and Corey Hetherman agree to extensions

Miami flashes some cash, keeps both coordinators with multiyear deals

Jalil Bethea, the former Miami guard and Alabama transfer, announced his commitment to Pitt on Sunday, giving Jeff Capel's program a former McDonald's All-American with two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Jalil Bethea's winding path from Miami to Alabama now leads to Pitt

Georgia transfer center Somto Cyril has committed to the Hurricanes, offering Jai Lucas an answer in the frontcourt after Miami lost Malik Reneau and Ernest Udeh from last season's squad.

Miami Hurricanes land Georgia center Somto Cyril after breakout SEC season

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Forward Timo Malovec has entered the transfer portal. He arrived in Coral Gables last spring as one of the more intriguing international additions and will have two years of eligibility remaining at his next stop.

Miami loses young wing Timo Malovec as former international signee enters portal

Freshman forward Salih Altuntas has entered the transfer portal after one season in Coral Gables. Salih Altuntas never found a steady role at Miami Altuntas app

Miami freshman big Salih Altuntas enters transfer portal after one season

Miami Hurricanes transfer Tru Washington has committed to the Xavier Musketeers. It is a notable pickup for Richard Pitino's program because Washington leaves C

Miami transfer Tru Washington gives Xavier a major backcourt boost

Colorado transfer Bangot Dak is scheduled to visit Miami, Oregon, SMU and Vanderbilt, which immediately puts the Hurricanes in the middle of a serious transfer portal battle.

Miami set to host 7-foot big man Bangot Dak in key transfer portal battle

The Miami Hurricanes have made contact with Villanova guard Bryce Lindsay, who just finished a productive season in the Big East after bursting onto the scene a year earlier at James Madison.

Miami Hurricanes testing out the waters for productive Big East guard

Hurricanes guard Jordyn Kee has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Kee arrived only last spring as a Georgia transfer, so this turns into a quick exit for a player Miami once viewed as a developmental guard with local ties.

Another Miami guard enters the portal but Jai Lucas and the Canes will be just fine

Former Miami signee Matt Able is back on the market after one season away from Coral Gables. The NC State guard will enter the transfer portal while also declaring for the NBA draft, maintaining his college eligibility.

Former Miami commit enters transfer portal after one year at NC State

Miami is hosting Georgia transfer center Somto Cyril for a visit this weekend and several other transfers have been llinked to the Hurricanes.

Georgia C Somtyo Cyril visiting Miami this weekend and other transfers linked to Canes

In a college basketball world where so many players come in and go one-and-done before heading to the NBA, Shelton Henderson is prioritizing development at the

Shelton Henderson doesn't hold back on why returning to Miami was an easy call

Georgia transfer Somto Cyril is set to visit the Hurricanes on Friday. The Hurricanes are trying to replace ACC All-Defensive center Ernest Udeh, and Cyril is the kind of player who could step in as an immediate starting-caliber anchor down low.

Miami and Jai Lucas set to host one of the transfer portal's top big men

Edgerrin "Jizzle" James Jr, the son of the legendary Miami running back has entered the transfer portal from Cincinnati.

Could Miami's next point guard be Hurricanes' legacy Jizzle James?

The Miami Hurricanes are in contact with Furman transfer guard Alex Wilkins, a freshman who has quickly become one of the more coveted guards in the portal. Wil

Miami snooping around for high-scoring Furman guard in the transfer portal

Jai Lucas is considering all options for his Tre Donaldson replacement, including a huge upside swing on a former four-star.

Miami showing interest in under-the-radar UNC transfer who just entered the portal

Miami head coach Jai Lucas has some work to do in the transfer portal this offseason, and it could all start with one player. After a great first year with the

Miami set to battle Michigan and others for one of the top PF transfers in the nation

Miami is emerging as a contender for two high level Power Conference transfer guards.

Miami emerges as contender for two coveted Transfer Portal guards

Former Miami guard Jalil Bethea is heading back to the transfer portal after one season at Alabama, reopening the recruitment of one of the more intriguing former five-star guards in college basketball.

Former Miami guard who just entered portal would be perfect project for Jai Lucas

Freshmen John Laboy II and Treyvon Maddox have both entered the transfer portal, adding two more departures to Jai Lucas' first Miami roster as the Hurricanes h

Jai Lucas and Miami face two more losses to transfer portal as offseason ramps up

Miami is getting to work in the transfer portal market. UTRGV (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) guard Koree Cotton has heard from Miami, USC, Kansas, High

Miami Hurricanes begin work in transfer portal market with veteran guard

The impact Jai Lucas had on his first season as Miami's head coach paid off with the recognition Miami

Jai Lucas Impact Clear as Miami earns national recognition in final polls

UNC HC set to make $8.3M+ per season on 6-year deal (ESPN)

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Led by the return of rising sophomore Shelton Henderson and incoming five-star freshman Caleb Gaskins, Miami is ranked in the 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25.

Jai Lucas Has Miami Trending in Way-Too-Early 2026-27 Top 25 Rankings

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It has been nearly two weeks since UNC chose to part ways with head coach Hubert Davis after the embarrassing upset loss to VCU in the NCAA Tournament. Since th

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

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After taking over a program that had just finished 7-24 and missed the ACC tournament, Jai Lucas was named the 2026 Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year on Thursday, an honor presented annually to the top first-time head coach in Division I.

Jai Lucas caps historic turnaround season with prestigious coaching award

Shelton Henderson is returning to Miami, giving Jai Lucas the biggest offseason win the Hurricanes could have asked for before transfer portal season fully ramp

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

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Caleb Gaskins, a five-star Hurricanes signee, showed he belonged with the best of the best at the McDonald's All American festivities. Caleb Gaskins showed Miam

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

The Hurricanes Men's basketball season was put to an end on Sunday, March 22, losing to the No. 2 seed Purdue Boilermakers 79-69 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Hurricanes report card: Miami's 26-win turnaround earns high marks - The Miami Hurricane

Five-star shooting guard Brandon McCoy has cut his recruitment to four schools, and Jai Lucas' Miami Hurricanes made the list alongside Alabama, Michigan and Ar

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

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Jai Lucas is about to spend another offseason hunting for transfer portal value, and Miami should absolutely make the call to one of the most entertaining optio

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

Miami forward Marcus Allen announced Tuesday on Instagram that he has completed his final round of chemotherapy, marking a major milestone in the sophomore's fight against non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

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

Guard Noam Dovrat plans to enter the transfer portal, making him another roster question for Jai Lucas after Miami's 26-9 season and NCAA tournament run to the second round.

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

Miami signee Caleb Gaskins picked up another national honor Monday, winning the King of the Court competition at Sprite Jam Fest ahead of the McDonald's All American Game in Glendale, Arizona.

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

Kevin Thomas has not been publicly linked back to Miami yet, but he is absolutely the kind of recruit the Hurricanes should keep an eye on now that he is reopening his recruitment.

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

Kentucky guard Jaland Lowe plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, and the fit is at least worth monitoring from a Hurricanes perspective because of Lowe's connection to Jai Lucas' family.

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

The 2025-26 Hurricanes basketball season was a major step in the right direction for the program. Miami won 26 games in Jai Lucas' first year, made the NCAA tou

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

Guard Tru Washington plans to enter the transfer portal, a move that would take one of Jai Lucas' most reliable perimeter players off a roster already losing major senior production.

Tru Washington's portal entry gives Miami another offseason problem

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Miami got a useful bit of offseason roster news Thursday when freshman guard Dante Allen decided to return for the 2026-27 season. For Jai Lucas, that means one more proven rotation piece stays in place after a 26-9 season.

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

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North Carolina firing head coach Hubert Davis will have a trickle down affect on other programs having openings.

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

MCBB HC will not return after 5 years; team to 'actively pursue' candidates outside school network (Rothstein)

Hubert Davis Out at UNC

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Miami point guard Tre Donaldson was emotional after Miami was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament second round by Purdue on Sunday.

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

After utilizing a short bench during his first season, Jai Lucas and Miami could lose a few players to the 2026 transfer portal.

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

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Miami's Malik Reneau was spotted at a concession stand after the Hurricanes were eliminated by Purdue in the 2nd round 😅 (via @PUBoilingPoints, @dawgbone2010)

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The Miami Hurricanes' season came to an end on Sunday, falling 79-69 to the No.

Miami goes cold in the second half, falls to Purdue 79-69 to end season - The Miami Hurricane

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It's bad enough Loyer had to completely destroy any hopes of the Hurricanes getting to the Sweet 16 by pulling off his best Steph Curry impression. But why have you got to be so mean man?

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

No. 2 Boilermakers eliminate No. 7 Hurricanes in 79-69 final to face No. 11 Texas next round

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Miami stars Tre Donaldson and Malik Reneau have extensive history playing against Purdue during their time in the Big 10.

2 Miami stars have an extensive history playing against Purdue

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Miami can be a problem for Purdue because of two veteran transfers who have already shown they can play well against the Boilermakers. Malik Reneau leads Miami

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

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NCAA TOURNAMENT GAME THREAD: 7 seed Miami Hurricanes vs 2 seed Purdue Boilermakers

Your Miami Hurricanes return to the Cotton Bowl to face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals. Join the discussion in real time as you root for the Canes!

Jai Lucas has rebuilt the Hurricanes in a way that is borderline historic. He turned a 7-24 mess into a 26-8 NCAA tournament team and beat Missouri 80-66 to reach the Round of 32.

The national media is finally catching up to what Jai Lucas has built at Miami

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The Boilermakers drew a Miami team that looks a lot more dangerous than a typical No. 7 seed. The Hurricanes are 26-8 on the season and coming off an 80-66 win over Missouri that looked a lot more convincing than the score even suggests.

Miami just became Purdue's upset scare, and that should worry the Boilermakers

The No. 7 seed Hurricanes face No. 2 seed Purdue on Sunday at Enterprise Center in St. Louis after Miami beat Missouri 80-66 and Purdue rolled Queens 104-71 in the first round.

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The top two scorers for Miami teamed up for dominant second halves as they have all season in the Hurricanes' NCAA Tournament first round win over Missouri.

Miami stars did what they have all season in 2nd half to beat Missouri in 1st round

Miami had huge advantages in points in the paint and rebounding that played a huge role as the Hurricanes beat Missouri in the NCAA Tournament first round on Friday night.

Miami's inside dominance was a big reason for NCAA Tournament win over Missouri

Extend the reservation. Miami will play again Sunday.The Hurricanes prolonged their stay in St. Louis with an emphatic win over Missouri in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, toppling the Tigers 80-66 in front of an overwhelming mob of black and gold. They now advance to the Round of 32 to play No.

Takeaways from Miami's 80-66 win over Missouri in the first round of the NCAA Tournament - The Miami Hurricane

The Miami Hurricanes have quietly become one of the most fun teams to watch on a regular basis in college basketball. For them to put away the Missouri Tigers was not surprising, but this epic troll job afterwards says the Hurricanes are totally back now!

Miami masterfully trolled Missouri after Canes crushed the Tigers in their home state

Miami has about a 36 hour turnaround for its NCAA Tournament second round game against Purdue on Sunday.

Miami has a ridiculous turnaround for NCAA 2nd round and odds are out vs. Purdue

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In a raucous, Missouri-heavy crowd Friday night at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, the No. 7 Miami Hurricanes defeated the No. 10 Missouri Tigers 80-66. Up nine with less than two minutes remaining, Miami guard Tre Donaldson held the ball as the shot clock neared expiration.

No. 7 Miami downs No. 10 Missouri 80-66 in first NCAA Tournament win of the Jai Lucas era - The Miami Hurricane

Jai Lucas' team handled the unusual setting, beat Missouri 80-66 and moved on to the Round of 32, where No. 2 Purdue awaits after a 104-71 win over Queens.

Miami Hurricanes overcome uniquely hostile crowd to move on to Round of 32

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