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Jai Lucas expects Miami Heat success to benefit Miami Hurricanes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 4:48 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Jai Lucas expects Miami Heat success to benefit Miami Hurricanes

Summary

Jai Lucas, head coach of the Miami Hurricanes, expressed that the Miami Heat's recent acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo could energize local basketball enthusiasm. The Hurricanes, who finished with 26 wins last season and reached the NCAA tournament's second round, are set to begin their season against Florida on November 2 in Tampa. Lucas noted a historical connection between the performance of the two teams, citing past synchronized success. As recruits continue to feel the impact of notable Heat players like LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, Lucas aims to leverage this excitement to enhance the Hurricanes' program.

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•Lucas highlighted the link between the Heat's success and Hurricanes' recruitment.
•Miami Hurricanes were picked fourth in the ACC preseason poll.
•The Hurricanes open their season against Florida on November 2.
•Last season, Miami won 26 games under Lucas.

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4:48 PMYahoo Sports — The Heat could be good, the Hurricanes could be as well, and Jai Lucas says that's great for Miami

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(AP) — Jai Lucas thinks the Miami Heat can help the Miami Hurricanes.The Hurricanes' coach — whose team was picked fourth in the Atlantic Coast Conference preseason poll — said Thursday that when the Heat are good, then it stands to reason that the entire area gets a little more fired up about basketball.
— Yahoo Sportsby TIM REYNOLDS

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