MIAMI (FL) HURRICANES NEWS

Zach Edey headlines Wooden Award finalists; Brandon Miller left off

Zach Edey and Trayce Jackson-Davis headline the list of finalists for the John Wooden award.

MARCH 4, 2023

Nijel Pack - Starting in return Pack (leg) is listed in Miami's starting lineup for Saturday's showdown with Pittsburgh.

Impact Pack, who missed Miami's last matchup against Florida State, will start in his return this Saturday. The 6-foot sophomore will look to make an impact in his return for the Hurricanes.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nijel Pack - Expected to play Saturday Pack (leg) is expected to play today against Pitt, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The sophomore is expected to play, but will be a game-time decision due to a leg injury that kept him out of Miami's last game against Florida State. Pack has been the leader of this team and has been great this season averaging 13.6 points per game.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nijel Pack - Returns to practice Pack (lower body) returned to practice in a limited role, Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact After missing last Saturday's game with a lower body injury, Pack made his return to the court this week. Pack is still a game time decision for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh, but the team is optimistic about his return. The sophomore guard is the fourth leading scorer on the team, averaging 13.6 points per game.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houston, Alabama lead men's AP Top 25; Marquette climbing, Pitt in

The top five spots in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll remained the same. The rest was a big jumble.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

2023 College Basketball Power Rankings: Which teams can take advantage of the chaos?

Marquette, UConn and Indiana are among the teams that are heating up in a wild college basketball season.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Jordan Miller - Solid all-around effort once again Miller finished with 21 points (9-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 85-84 loss to Florida State.

Impact Miller has been one of the most versatile players in the ACC when it comes to being an all-around contributor, and the numbers back that up for Miami. In seven games this month, Miller is averaging 15.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.9 steals per contest, and he delivers value on a regular basis thanks to his ability to step in and contribute across the board even when his shot isn't falling or when the team isn't clicking.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Norchad Omier - Sniffs another double-double Omier closed Saturday's 85-84 loss to Florida State with 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes.

Impact Omier has been one of the most consistent players for Miami this season and is a double-double threat every time he steps on the court. Even though he's accomplished that feat just twice in seven contests this month, he's still averaging a solid 14.6 points and 8.7 rebounds per contest.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bensley Joseph - Good game started Joseph provided 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and five assists over 37 minutes during Saturday's 85-84 loss to Florida State.

Impact Joseph has proven to be a valued option when part of Miami's starting lineup. After all, this is his second game started in place of Kansas State transfer Nijel Pack (lower body). Joseph logged at least 10 points, six rebounds and five assists during both of his two games started. So if Pack must continue to sit out, though unlikely, Joseph will be a promising option.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FSU rallies from 25 down, stuns No. 13 Miami 85-84

Matthew Cleveland's buzzer-beater capped off a 25-point comeback for the Florida State Seminoles to stop Miami's home win streak.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Saturday Sports: Controversy for Alabama basketball players; USWNT goes undefeated Alabama basketball players are the subject of controversy. The U.S. Women's National Soccer team went undefeated in a tournament this week....

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • NPR.ORG

Bensley Joseph - Gets starting nod Joseph is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus Florida State.

Impact Joseph will replace Nijel Pack (lower body) in the starting lineup Saturday. The sophomore guard will make just his second start of the season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nijel Pack - Out Saturday Pack (lower body) will be inactive for Saturday's game against Florida State.

Impact Pack is set to miss just his second game of the season, sitting out Saturday with a "lower extremity" injury. The 6-foot sophomore, who has averaged 13.6 points and 2.5 assists on 31.1 minutes per game this season, will have his next opportunity to return next weekend against Pittsburgh.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NCAA sanctions Miami WBB for NIL-related recruitment of Cavinder twins

The NCAA has levied penalties on Miami's women's basketball program for violations in the recruitment of twin guards Haley and Hanna Cavinde...

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Jordan Miller - Comes close to double-double Miller supplied 11 points (5-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 76-70 victory over Virginia Tech.

Impact Miller needed 11 shots to score 11 points, but he still salvaged his fantasy performance by putting up solid numbers in other categories, most notably as a rebounding presence since his nine boards represent his third-best output of the season in that column. A consistent scoring weapon for the Hurricanes, Miller is averaging 14.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.7 steals per game in February.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houston back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for third time this season

Houston returned to No. 1 in the AP men’s college basketball poll on Monday for the third time this season, while Northwestern barged into t...

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

2023 College Basketball Power Rankings: 3 teams have risen above the pack

This college basketball season has been marked by a lack of predictability, but three teams have consistently stood above the rest.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Norchad Omier - Scores 17 points vs Wake Forest Omier closed Saturday's 96-87 win over Wake Forest with 17 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals across 34 minutes.

Impact This was Omier's third straight game without a double-double in this contest, but the forward still delivered a solid stat line on both ends of the court. He's been excellent in his first year in the ACC, with averages of 14.0 points with 10.1 rebounds per contest since the start of January.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Wong - Dazzles with 27 points Wong registered 27 points (9-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 7-9 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 96-87 victory over Wake Forest.

Impact Wong was excellent against Wake Forest and was one of the top performers in a huge win for the Hurricanes. Wong has been very consistent of late and is averaging 16.8 points with 3.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game in five February contests.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nijel Pack - Logs 24 points, four steals Pack logged 24 points (9-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT) four assists, four steals and three rebounds across 37 minutes during Miami's 96-87 win Saturday versus Wake Forest.

Impact Pack logged at least 20 points and three steals twice from November to January. More impressively, he achieved the feats thrice mid-February. Pack averaged 23.0 points and 2.3 steals across the three games. They indicated he was able to be a two-way player, which neither Isaiah Wong nor Norchad Omier were despite their period success.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball futures bets to make now to win March Madness

With Selection Sunday three weeks away, FOX Sports college basketball reporter John Fanta gives us his favorite futures to cut down the nets...

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Isaiah Wong - Extends scoring streak Wong logged 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and three steals in 35 minutes during Monday's 80-72 victory over North Carolina.

Impact Wong registered his seventh straight game with at least 10 points, and while he wasn't very efficient from the field, he still salvaged his fantasy performance with strong numbers in other categories. Wong is averaging 15.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in that seven-game span.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Miller - Records double-double Miller closed with 24 points (9-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists in 40 minutes during Monday's 80-72 victory over North Carolina.

Impact Miller was impressive Monday despite the loss, and he posted his first double-double since Nov. 30, and in fact, this 11-rebound output was a season-best mark. Miller is averaging 15.6 points per game since the start of January.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nijel Pack - Goes for 23 points vs Louisville Pack provided 22 points (8-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Saturday's 93-85 victory over Louisville.

Impact Pack has scored at least 20 points in two of his last three contests, and he has been one of the most consistent players for Miami all season long. The sophomore has adjusted well to the ACC, and he's averaging 13.5 points with 2.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game since the start of January.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alabama men's hoops No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 20 years

Alabama is the new No. 1, rising to the top spot in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll. See who else makes up the top 25.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023