University of Miami introduces Jai Lucas

Jai Lucas says he’s ready to lead Miami basketball, and his predecessor Jim Larranaga agrees
Jai Lucas acknowledges his coaching pedigree lacks the vital role of running a team but believes that experience gained through assistant stops at “Blue Blood” programs has prepared him for the massive undertaking that awaits him.
University of Miami introduces Jai Lucas as new men's basketball head coach
The University of Miami has named Jai Lucas as its new head coach for men's basketball, tapping the highly regarded Duke assistant to lead the Hurricanes into a new era. Lucas, 35, arrives in Coral Gables after three seasons at Duke, where he served as an assistant coach before being promoted to associate head coach.
Miami men's basketball hires Duke associate coach Jai Lucas as next head coach
Miami officially announced on Thursday that it has hired Duke basketball associate coach Jai Lucas as the Hurricanes' next head coach. Here's more:
Done Deal: Duke’s Jai Lucas named next University of Miami men’s basketball coach
Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas, who will be named UM coach on Thursday, is considered one of the nation’s top recruiters and a top defensive coach.
NCAA Coaching Carousel: Miami Officially Names Jai Lucas New Coach
The University of Miami on Thursday officially named Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas its new head men’s basketball coach. Lucas, 36, is known as an elite recruiter who helped bring some of the nation’s top recruits to Duke and, before that, Kentucky.
LeBron James, Dwyane Wade congratulate Jai Lucas on being hired at Miami basketball
Watch NBA players, including LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, congratulate new Miami basketball coach Jai Lucas on his new job with the Hurricanes:
Jai Lucas named University of Miami men's basketball coach
The University of Miami hired Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas as its new head coach, the school announced Thursday.
Jai Lucas plans ‘big overhaul’ for UM basketball. Here’s what the new coach has planned
Former Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas, 36, replaces Jim Larranaga as head coach at the University of Miami.
Jai Lucas Believes the Best 2026 Basketball Recruits are In Florida
It is his first day as the Miami Hurricanes head coach, but Jai Lucas is already focused on the 2026 recruiting class and the talent in Florida.
‘Relentless’ Jai Lucas begins tenure as Hurricanes basketball coach
Miami introduced new basketball coach Jai Lucas on Monday. Lucas, who takes over after the worst UM season in decades, may need to build a whole new roster this offseason.
Miami hires Jai Lucas as coach; popular assistant will leave Duke after regular season ends
Lucas is staying in the ACC and, at 36, will be the youngest high-major coach when he takes over Miami following this weekend ...
Jai Lucas helped make Duke basketball great. NCAA calendar says he has to say goodbye
Miami announced its hiring of Jai Lucas as its new head men’s basketball coach Thursday, which means Duke will be down a top ...
Cote: New Hurricanes coach Jai Lucas’ job: Make Miami college hoops matter like never before | Opinion
New coach Jai Lucas’ challenge is no less than to take a Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball program in freefall and make it ...