Report: Duke Assistant Jai Lucas 'Focus' of Miami HC Search After Jim Larranaga Exit
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Miami Hurricanes to Hire Top Duke Assistant for Head Coach Role: Report
The Miami Hurricanes have found their next head basketball coach, reportedly agreeing to a deal with Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas pending the completion of contract negotiations.
Miami targeting Duke assistant Jai Lucas to replace Jim Larrañaga as Hurricanes coach
Lucas is considered the front-runner for a job with high appeal despite going through a brutal transition this season
Miami Hurricanes set to hire Jai Lucas as next head basketball coach
The Miami Hurricanes have made their decision on who will be the next head coach of the men's basketball program.
Duke’s Jai Lucas agrees to take over Miami men’s basketball, contract still pending, AP source says
CORAL GABLES — Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has agreed to become the next head coach at Miami, pending the completion of contract negotiations, a person with knowledge of the matter said Saturday night.
Duke assistant Jai Lucas reportedly agrees to be new head coach at Miami, pending contract agreement
Miami will likely want its new head coach in place before Duke finishes what could be a long NCAA tournament run.
One of Duke basketball’s top assistant coaches could be heading to another ACC team
Miami is interested in hiring Jai Lucas as its next head basketball coach and, according to the Associated Press, Lucas is planning to accept the job, though details are not finalized.
Duke’s Scheyer says Jai Lucas is ‘absolutely’ a ‘head coach’ amid Miami news
NEW YORK -- Duke head coach Jon Scheyer says associate head coach Jai Lucas is “absolutely” a “head coach” amid the news that he has been tabbed as the next head coach at Miami. Following No. 3 Duke’s 110-67 rout of Illinois at Madison Square Garden Scheyer was asked by NJ Advance Media if Lucas is ready to be a head coach.
Reports: Miami coaching search focused on Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas
The Miami Hurricanes are targeting Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas as their next head coach, according to multiple reports on Saturday. Lucas, 36, has been with Duke since May 2022 and was promoted from assistant to associate head coach in June 2023.
Cooper Flagg and others prove Miami landed a recruiting ace in Duke's Jai Lucas
T he Miami Hurricanes have been without a head coach since Jim Larranaga retired the day after Christmas. At that time, the team was already struggling, and they continue to do so
Duke assistant Jai Lucas agrees to take over as Miami's next men's basketball coach
Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has agreed to become the next head coach at Miami, pending the completion of contract negotiations.
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