Jai Lucas signs five-year extension with Miami basketball program
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Jai Lucas has signed a new five-year deal with the Miami Hurricanes basketball team, as reported on August 12, 2026. In his first season, Lucas led the team to a 26-9 record and an NCAA Tournament berth, marking a significant improvement from the previous season's 7-24 finish. The Hurricanes won their opening game against Missouri before being eliminated by Purdue in the second round of the tournament. This extension reflects the confidence the Miami administration has in Lucas's leadership moving forward.
- •Jai Lucas signs a five-year extension with Miami on August 12, 2026.
- •He led Miami to a 26-9 record in his first season.
- •The team reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022-23.
- •Miami won its first tournament game against Missouri before losing to Purdue.
- 5:17 PMESPN NCAAM — Sources: Hurricanes' Lucas gets extension, raise
- 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Miami reportedly extends contract of basketball coach Jai Lucas
- 4:18 PMYahoo Sports — Jai Lucas reportedly signs five-year extension with Miami after taking team to NCAA Tournament in first year as coach
"Miami basketball coach Jai Lucas, who led the Hurricanes to a 26-9 record and an NCAA tournament berth in his first season, has a new five-year deal, sources told ESPN.
"Jai Lucas apparently impressed Miami brass in his first season with the team.
"Jai Lucas had four years left on his original five-year deal.
Sources
External links- ESPN NCAAMAug 12, 2026, 5:17 PMSources: Hurricanes' Lucas gets extension, raise
Miami basketball coach Jai Lucas, who led the Hurricanes to a 26-9 record and an NCAA tournament berth in his first season, has a new five-year deal, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 4:53 PMMiami reportedly extends contract of basketball coach Jai Lucas
Jai Lucas had four years left on his original five-year deal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 4:18 PMJai Lucas reportedly signs five-year extension with Miami after taking team to NCAA Tournament in first year as coach
Jai Lucas apparently impressed Miami brass in his first season with the team.
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