"I think if we stay healthy… we can beat anybody in the nation." — Jai Lucas Miami went from 7 wins to 26 in Jai Lucas' first season. Year 2 starts with a target on its back. We went inside Miami Hurricanes basketball media day: Coach Lucas, assistants Riley Welch, Erik Pastrana and Andrew Moran, and players Shelton Henderson, Caleb Gaskins, Somto Cyril, Egor Ryzhov, Robert Miller III and DeSean Goode. This is everything you need to know about the 2026-27 Canes. Inside: - Year 2: from 7-24 to 26-9, and why this team won't sneak up on anyone (picked 4th in the ACC) - The head coach through his staff's eyes, including the story of Lucas' first hire - 11 new faces, a new point guard in Acaden Lewis, and replacing Tre Donaldson and Ernest Udeh Jr. - Shelton Henderson's offseason and his Year 2 leap - Caleb Gaskins: McDonald's All-American, the Columbus connection and his quarterback past - The deepest frontcourt of the Lucas era: Cyril, Ryzhov, Miller, Goode and Malik Reneau's court-won fifth year - The schedule: Vanderbilt (Oct. 23), Florida in Tampa (Nov. 2), the Players Era, Alabama and Texas - Filling the Watsco Center, and the standard Lucas wants every single day Can this team really beat anybody? Drop your take in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe to Canes Pulse for Miami Hurricanes football, basketball and recruiting coverage. #MiamiHurricanes #MiamiBasketball #JaiLucas #Canes #GoCanes #CollegeBasketball #CanesPulse The Echevarria Law Firm — proud title sponsor of Canes Pulse. Free consultation → calleche.com Instagram & TikTok: @echevarrialegal The Echevarria Law Firm — Check the scoreboard. Paper Boy Co - Stickers, Banners, Posters, Wall Vinyl, and more. paperboy has you covered. https://www.instagram.com/paper.boy.co?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Ariz Law PA: Coral Gables Law Firm – Estate Planning, Business Law & Real Estate Attorneys Specializing in Corporate Law, Probate, Wills & Trusts Protect the People and Assets You Value Most. Plan Your Future arizlawpa.com
