Duke, Miami and Lucas

Miami targeting Duke assistant Jai Lucas to replace Jim Larrañaga as Hurricanes coach
Lucas is considered the front-runner for a job with high appeal despite going through a brutal transition this season
Report: Duke Assistant Jai Lucas 'Focus' of Miami HC Search After Jim Larranaga Exit
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Miami Hurricanes to Hire Top Duke Assistant for Head Coach Role: Report
The Miami Hurricanes have found their next head basketball coach, reportedly agreeing to a deal with Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas pending the completion of contract negotiations.
If Jai Lucas is Miami's next coach, Duke's rout of Hurricanes offers glimpse of what's possible
Now in his third year on the Duke sideline, Lucas is the Blue Devils' defensive coordinator, and the Miami scout was his. After ranking No. 16 overall on KenPom for defensive rating each of the last two years, Lucas has Duke at No. 4 this season, and Miami fans certainly got an up-close look at the suffocating defense he has designed.
Duke assistant Jai Lucas reportedly agrees to be new head coach at Miami, pending contract agreement
Miami will likely want its new head coach in place before Duke finishes what could be a long NCAA tournament run.
Duke Coach Jon Scheyer Breaks Silence on Rumored Jai Lucas Move to Miami
Jon Scheyer speaks about associate head coach Jai Lucas who is reportedly in talks to be the new head coach at Miami.
As Miami deal awaits, Jai Lucas helps Duke rout Hurricanes
Jai Lucas, who has emerged as the focus of Miami's search for a new head basketball coach, was on the Duke sideline on Tuesday and helped the Blue Devils rout the Hurricanes 97-60.
Jai Lucas leads No. 2 Duke to blowout win over Miami amid reported deal to take over Hurricanes program
Jai Lucas had no issue beating what is very likely to be his new program on Tuesday night. The Duke associate head coach helped lead the Blue Devils to a dominant 97-60 win over Miami in Coral Gables on Tuesday.
Miami basketball reportedly has major hook to lure Jai Lucas away from Duke
The Miami Hurricanes basketball team has a handful of enticing perks that could lead to Duke assistant Jai Lucas officially joining the Canes
Jai Lucas helped Duke win at Miami. The Hurricanes are hoping their hiring of him is complete soon
Jai Lucas came up with a plan to beat Miami. Going forward, the Hurricanes want him to keep that from happening. Lucas, in his role as Duke’s associate head coach, drew the task of coming up with the scouting report for the Blue Devils’ game at Miami on Tuesday night.
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Top-30 recruit Matthew Able decommits from Miami, reopens recruitment
Matthew Able, a four-star shooting guard and one of the major stockrisers in the 2025 class, has decided to decommit from the ...
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Miami has eyes set on Duke assistant for Jim Larranaga replacement
Earlier in the 2024-25 season, the Miami Hurricanes were dealt shocking news. Head coach Jim Larranaga, who led the team to the Final Four in 2023, announced he was retiring from coaching.
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Miami Basketball Losses It's last 2025 Commit Matthew Able
Able and Ahmed signed with Miami during the November Early Signing Period, all before Jim Larranaga retired after Christmas. NEWS: 2025 Top-30 recruit Matthew Able, a 6-foot-4 guard, has been ...
Miami vs. North Carolina prediction, pick, college basketball odds
It is a Saturday ACC battle as we continue our College Basketball odds series with a Miami-North Carolina prediction and pick ...
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3 NBA coaches named as potential Jim Larranaga replacements
The Miami basketball team made a run to the Final Four just a couple of seasons ago, but head coach Jim Larranaga stepped down earlier this season amid the team’s struggles. A lot has changed ...
Previewing Saturday's UNC basketball game vs. Miami in Chapel Hill
Miami has just one player 6'10" or taller: starting center Lynn Kidd. If the Tar Heels want to win Saturday's game and stay ...