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Jai Lucas Transforms Miami Basketball: Strong Start and NCAA Hopes

1/17/2026

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Jai Lucas, former Duke assistant coach, rebuilt the Miami Hurricanes basketball program.
Miami has started 15–2, its best since 2010.
He recruited local talent, bringing in Malik Reneau and Tre Donaldson.
The Hurricanes are 4–0 in ACC play and projected for a strong NCAA tournament.
His decisions and connections lay groundwork for a season that could fulfill his childhood dream of reaching the Final Four as a head coach.

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Story summary

Jai Lucas, former Duke assistant coach, rebuilt the Miami Hurricanes basketball program.
Miami has started 15–2, its best since 2010.
He recruited local talent, bringing in Malik Reneau and Tre Donaldson.
The Hurricanes are 4–0 in ACC play and projected for a strong NCAA tournament.
His decisions and connections lay groundwork for a season that could fulfill his childhood dream of reaching the Final Four as a head coach.