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10 Players Primed for a Breakout Season in Men’s College Basketball

Despite the sport’s increasing reliance on the transfer portal, there are a number of returning players who should step into their team’s star role in 2023–24.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 20, 2023

Men’s College Hoops Preview: Can the ACC Bounce Back?

Duke could be a title contender, while North Carolina looks to respond after missing the NCAA tournament last season.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 10, 2023

Cavinder twins’ future up in air, Harlond Beverly to transfer as UM coaches’ heads spin

The college basketball revolving door is spinning faster than ever with the continued explosion of the transfer portal, and coaches’ heads are spinning, too.

Miami Herald · Apr 11, 2023

Miller, Wong rally Miami past Texas 88-81 for 1st Final Four

Jordan Miller scored 27 points and made a series of crucial foul shots down the stretch as Miami rallied to an 88-81 victory over Texas for a spot in the Final Four

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

Miami rallies past Texas for first Final Four berth

Jordan Miller and Isaiah Wong rallied Miami from a 13-point second-half deficit, and the fifth-seeded Hurricanes stunned No. 2 seed Texas 88-81 on Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 26, 2023

Miami is 40 minutes from first Final Four. Here are keys to beating Texas.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Miami Hurricanes and their lovable dancing coach Jim Larranaga find themselves in the same situation they were in one year ago today: In the Elite Eight, gaining respect from skeptics, 40 minutes from the school’s first Final Four, and facing a talented Big 12 team.

Miami Herald · Mar 26, 2023

‘Everybody has that hunger’: Miami looks to knock off top-seeded Houston in Sweet 16

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes are hoping history repeats itself this week.

Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023

Miami Hurricanes headed to Sweet 16 for second year in row after 85-69 win over Indiana

The Miami Hurricanes are headed to the Sweet 16 for the second year in a row after overwhelming Indiana with their speed and athleticism. They played with no fear and unbridled joy and came away with an 85-69 victory.

Miami Herald · Mar 20, 2023

Miami advances to second round of NCAA Tournament with 63-56 victory against Drake

ALBANY, N.Y. — Once again, as they have so many times this season, the Miami Hurricanes took their fans on an emotional roller coaster Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and rewarded them with a thrilling 63-56 win over Drake.

Miami Herald · Mar 18, 2023

Hurricanes rally late to beat Syracuse 82-78 in thriller, improve to 11-0 at home

MIAMI — The Watsco Center was a sea of orange as University of Miami students, back on campus for the start of the Spring semester, showed up in big numbers to see the 17th-ranked Hurricanes take on Syracuse.

Miami Herald · Jan 17, 2023