Jai Lucas Introduced as Miami Hurricanes Basketball Coach

The 36-year-old former Duke assistant faces a major rebuilding effort after Miami's worst season in decades.

Jai Lucas, previously an assistant coach at Duke, Kentucky, and Texas, has been named the new head coach of the Miami Hurricanes men's basketball team.
Lucas takes over following the retirement of Jim Larrañaga, who led the Hurricanes for 14 seasons, including a Final Four appearance two years ago.
Miami is coming off a disastrous 7-24 season, its worst since 1993-1994, and Lucas anticipates a significant roster overhaul with up to 13 new players potentially needed.
Lucas emphasized his commitment to building a relentless, defense-focused team and is beginning the process of assembling his coaching staff.
The appointment comes as college basketball faces potential changes in athlete compensation, with schools expected to compete for resources to attract top talent.