College basketball coaching carousel: Xavier hires Richard Pitino from New Mexico
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MIAMI (FL) HURRICANES 7-24 · 18TH IN ACC
7-24 · 18TH IN ACC
Jalil Bethea, the top-rated recruit in UM basketball history, entering transfer portal Former five-star prospect Jalil Bethea has reportedly entered the transfer portal, leaving Miami after one season.
4 DAYS AGO • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Jalil Bethea, the top-rated recruit in UM basketball history, entering transfer portal Former five-star prospect Jalil Bethea has reportedly entered the transfer portal, leaving Miami after one season.
4 DAYS AGO • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Jai Lucas says he's ready to lead Miami basketball, and his predecessor Jim Larrañaga agrees
Jai Lucas has been introduced as the men's basketball coach at MiamiMARCH 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matthew Cleveland - Closes campaign with excellent play Cleveland posted 32 points (11-24 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, one assist and four blocks over 36 minutes during Saturday's 72-70 victory over North Carolina State.
Impact Cleveland put up a show in the season-ending win over NC State, although this impressive 32-point output didn't change the team's outlook, as Miami finished dead last in the ACC standings with a 7-24 record overall and a 3-17 record in conference play, meaning the Hurricanes didn't qualify for the ACC Tournament. As for Cleveland, he finished the 2024-25 campaign with a career-high average of 17.6 points per game. He also posted 4.4 boards, 1.7 assists, 0.8 rebounds and 0.8 steals per contest.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Swartz - Not starting in finale Swartz earned the start for Miami in the 'Canes last game, but will be sent to the bench in favor of the senior Kiree Huie.
Impact Swartz played in 28 games in his true freshman season and started seven, including the Hurricanes' last game against Georgia Tech. The guard averages 5.8 points across 18.0 minutes.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Kiree Huie - Entering starting five Huie is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against N.C. State.
Impact With Lynn Kidd (ankle) presumably still sidelined, Huie will slide in to make just his second start of the year. The 6-9 senior has seen his minutes go up lately, averaging 15.7 minutes over his last three games, but je's made little impact when on the floor, averaging fewer than 2 points and two rebounds per contest.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Cleveland - Excellent in return to lineup Cleveland had 29 points (11-19 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 89-74 loss to Georgia Tech.
Impact Cleveland returned to the starting unit after coming off the bench in the 92-73 loss to UNC on March 1, but he's been absolutely dominant in his two outings since returning from a two-game absence in late February. Cleveland heads into the final game of the regular season against NC State on Saturday with strong averages of 21.4 points, 4.6 boards, 3.3 assists and a combined 2.2 steals-plus-blocks since the beginning of February (seven outings).
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Johnson - Posts double-double Johnson closed Tuesday's 89-74 loss to Georgia Tech with 16 points (8-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals across 31 minutes.
Impact Johnson had a solid showing on both ends of the court despite the 15-point loss, as he contributed in each of the five major categories en route to a double-double. It was his second double-double of the campaign -- the first one since Nov. 22. Plus, Johnson has scored in double digits in four of his previous six contests.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Duke's Jai Lucas finalizes agreement to become Miami's new coach after regular season
Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas and Miami have finalized the contract that makes him the school's new men's basketball coach.MARCH 5
Jai Lucas announced as Miami's new coach. He'll take over for Jim Larrañaga with the Hurricanes
Jai Lucas and Miami have finalized the contract that makes him the school’s new men’s basketball coach, nearly two weeks after they struck preliminary agreement on a dealMARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lynn Kidd - DNP Tuesday Kidd (ankle) did not play in Tuesday's game against Georgia Tech.
Impact Kidd has missed back-to-back games as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. The senior center will aim to be back for Saturday's game against NC State.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Paul Djobet - DNP Tuesday Djobet did not play in Tuesday's game against Georgia Tech.
Impact Djobet missed his second matchup of the year as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The sophomore guard will aim to be back for Saturday's game against NC State.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Lynn Kidd - Not starting Tuesday Kidd (ankle) is, not starting against Georgia Tech on Tuesday.
Impact Kidd is not starting for Tuesday's contest since he continues to deal with a nagging ankle problem. It wouldn't be a surprise if he's ruled out altogether.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Jalil Bethea - Shifts to the bench Bethea is not listed amongst Miami's starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against Georgia Tech.
Impact Bethea will return to the bench against the Yellow Jackets after starting in the Hurricanes last 10 games, as Miami shakes up their starting five. The 6-foot-5 struggled across his last 10 games as a starter, averaging 7.5 points, three rebounds and 1.6 assists while shooting just 31.6 percent from the field.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Cleveland - Rejoins starting five Cleveland is listed amongst Miami's starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against Georgia Tech.
Impact Cleveland will make his return to the starting five after making his return from a leg injury off the bench against UNC this weekend. The 6-foot-7 senior has appeared in 27 games this season (19 starts), averaging 16.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks on 29.9 minutes per game.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Swartz - Starting Tuesday Swartz is listed amongst Miami's starting five ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Georgia Tech.
Impact Swartz will make his seventh start of the season as the Hurricanes shake up their starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Yellow Jackets. The 6-foot-4 freshman has appeared in 27 games this season (six starts), averaging 5.5 points, 0.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.6 steals on 17.3 minutes per game.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Georgia Tech hosts Cleveland and Miami (FL)
MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miami (FL) visits Ndongo and Georgia Tech
MARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brandon Johnson - Puts up 20 points in loss Johnson closed Saturday's 92-73 loss to North Carolina with 20 points (7-17 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals over 38 minutes.
Impact Matthew Cleveland led the way for the Canes with a 25-point effort off the bench, but Johnson posted a solid stat line across the board as well. The senior forward ended just three boards away from a double-double, and he heads into the final week of the regular season with averages of 8.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and a combined 1.7 steals-plus-blocks across 29 starts.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Cleveland - Leading scorer in return Cleveland (leg) ended Saturday's 92-73 loss to North Carolina with 25 points (12-21 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and a steal in 34 minutes.
Impact Cleveland returned from a two-game absence Saturday, leading the Hurricanes with 25 points in the eventual loss. The senior is now averaging 16.3 points and 4.3 rebounds across 29.7 minutes in 26 games this season.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Lynn Kidd - Dealing with ankle injury Kidd is dealing with a right ankle injury and should be considered as day-to-day moving forward, Michelle Kaufman of The Miami Herald reports.
Impact Kidd's injury isn't believed to be overly serious, as deemed by his day-to-day status, so there's a chance he might return to face Georgia Tech on Tuesday. He's the leading rebounder of the Canes at 7.1 boards per contest.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Lynn Kidd - Won't suit up Saturday Kidd (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against UNC, Justice Sandle of SI.com reports.
Impact It's unclear why Kidd won't suit up for this contest, but there's no question the absence of the big man is a huge loss for the Hurricanes. Kidd is averaging 11.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.6 blocks per game this season. Paul Djobet and Kiree Huie could be in line for more minutes in the frontcourt with Kidd out.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Lynn Kidd - Scores 17 points in loss Kidd ended Tuesday's 97-60 loss to Duke with 17 points (8-14 FG, 1-1 FT) and three rebounds in 29 minutes.
Impact The Hurricanes looked completely overmatched Tuesday against one of the best teams in the nation, but Kidd was one of the few standout performers. The big man scored in double digits for the sixth time across his last seven games, a span in which he's recorded three double-doubles.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Cleveland - DNP vs. Virginia Tech Cleveland did not play in Saturday's game against Virginia Tech due to a leg injury, Christopher Stock of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Cleveland was forced to miss his first matchup of the season as he tends to a leg injury. The senior guard will aim to be back for Tuesday's clash against Duke. He has totaled 54 points a nd 12 assists across his last three performances.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
