What's up everybody...

Getting this live thread started here early while watching the UConn and Seton Hall game, and just waiting for the game to tipof.

The Hurricanes are favored by 15.5 points. Can Miami cover inside the Watsco Center? Refresh the feed below for updates and CIS’ takes on the game from Coral Gables and the couch.

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By: Trinton Breeze

NOAM DORVAT!

02/28/26 3:56 PM

Noam Dorvat is living on the court right now. Boston College doesn't have an answer for him. Dorvat has 12 (4-4) from behind the arc.

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By: Trinton Breeze

Zone is killing Boston College

02/28/2026 3:36 PM

This zone from the Miami Hurricanes has been killing Boston College today. Udeh has three steals and four blocks off the zone. Boston College can hardly find an answer on the offensive end. Great defensive presence by Miami today.

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By: Trinton Breeze

Back and forth start of the 2nd half

02/28/2026 3:20 PM

The Eagles and the Hurricanes are trading buckets back and forth to start the second half. Miami currently holds a 40-25 lead with 15:50 remaining in the second half.

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By: Trinton Breeze

HALFTIME: Miami 36, Boston College 19​

02/28/2026 3:04 PM

Miami is, in fact, leading a game at halftime...

The Hurricanes are shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 12.5 percent from three while allowing 29.6 percent to the Eagles — but just 20.0 percent from deep.

For UM, it’s all about do-it-all Ernest Udeh, who has seven points (3-4 FG), six rebounds, and four steals in 19 minutes. From there, Tre Donaldson leads the Hurricanes with 11 points, followed by Malik Reneau and Shelton Henderson with six.

For BC, as expected, it’s all about Kapke Boden with 10 points.

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By: Trinton Breeze

Ernest Udeh can play defense​

2/28/2026 2:54 PM

Ernest Is shutting down the paint. Don't really need to say much. 4 blocks today. 7 points. 6 rebounds.

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By: Trinton Breeze

5:30 1H: Miami 23, Boston College 17​

2/28/2026 2:44 PM

Miami has scored six straight points, but it’s still been a very sloppy game. The Hurricanes are struggling to shoot (9-of-22 from the field, 0-of-5 from three), yet their effort has helped them grab the lead as halftime is almost here.

They’ve got to find some rhythm offensively.

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By: Trinton Breeze

10-2 run since slow start​

2/28/2026 2:29 PM

Miami is now on a 10-2 run since the Hurricanes first media timeout when the Hurricanes were down 13-6. Its now 16-15 Hurricanes lead with Malik Reneau at six points leading the Hurricanes.

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By: Trinton Breeze

14:58 1H: Boston College 13, Miami 6​

2/28/2026 2:21 PM

Miami is off to a 2-7 shooting start and 0-1 from three with Malik Reneau (four) and Tre Donaldson (two) the only scorers. Boden Kapke is already up to five (3-5 FG) while Fred Payne has five with Boston College shooting 5-9 overall and 3-4 from deep.

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By: Trinton Breeze

Slow Start
02/28/2026 2:16 PM

Slow start. Miami is 0-for-4 from the field three minutes in, BC leads 3-0, and Tre Donaldson already has a turnover.

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By: Trinton Breeze
Tip time moved to 2:10 ET
02/28/2026 2:03 PM

Florida State and Georgia Tech is running long (as expected), so Miami vs. Boston College will tip off at 2:10 p.m. ET. Still on ACCN for now.

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By: Trinton Breeze

Starting Lineups​

02/28/2026 1:50 PM

Miami is rocking the same five tonight on the Plains.

Miami Starters

• 3 Tre Donaldson
• 35 Dante Allen
• 7 Shelton Henderson
• 5 Malik Reneau
• 8 Ernest Udeh Jr.

Boston College Starters

• 9 Chase Forte
• 5 Fred Payne
• 10 Luka Toews
• 22 Jayden Hastings
• 33 Boden Kapke

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By: Trinton Breeze

Pregame Vibes
02/28/2026 1:30 PM

Hurricanes are on the court and getting ready for the game:

 

Dovrat's game has arrived.
4 made 3 point FGs today.

Need to see him replicate that against decent competition.

 

Interesting that Maddox and Laboy didn't get into the game.
I wonder if they are trying to save this year of eligibility for a transfer at the end of the year.
Just wondering as I have no proof that is happening.

 

After the first 5 minutes or so, the Canes completely dominated. They're peaking at the right time.

 

Do we actually have a bench shooter? He certainly must have a better percentage than Timofey.

He’s nearly 40% from 3 (albeit small sample size) and that’ll rise after today.

Liability defensively and isn’t a reliable ball- handler but we can hide those deficiencies in 3 guard sets with 2 of Tre/Tru/Allen.

We should be trying to steal 8-10 min a game for floor spacing purposes

 

Do we actually have a bench shooter? He certainly must have a better percentage than Timofey.

Yeah he is shooting 40%+ after today. Was 39.3% from 3 before

 

Interesting that Maddox and Laboy didn't get into the game.
I wonder if they are trying to save this year of eligibility for a transfer at the end of the year.
Just wondering as I have no proof that is happening.

Both are redshirting, i believe only Laboy has gotten in. You can play 6 (?) games and still redshirt.

I doubt Laboy transfers given how close he is with the Lucas Family. Maddox was the last pickup so idk

 

Good to avoid that landmine without having to really sweat. Now I am confident we are only playing for seeding, probably sitting at about the 8-9 line right now. I could see us finishing anywhere from 7-10, depending on how the season closes out (barring a super deep run in the ACCT). Incredible work by Jai, considering he not only had to completely rebuild the roster, but had to make do with a very incomplete team with limited depth and outside shooting.

 

Both are redshirting, i believe only Laboy has gotten in. You can play 6 (?) games and still redshirt.

I doubt Laboy transfers given how close he is with the Lucas Family. Maddox was the last pickup so idk

Maddox is close with Pastrana IIRC. I doubt he’s going anywhere.

 

Good to avoid that landmine without having to really sweat. Now I am confident we are only playing for seeding, probably sitting at about the 8-9 line right now. I could see us finishing anywhere from 7-10, depending on how the season closes out (barring a super deep run in the ACCT). Incredible work by Jai, considering he not only had to completely rebuild the roster, but had to make do with a very incomplete team with limited depth and outside shooting.

I think we could lose our last two and a game in the ACC and still be on the 8/9 line. A 1-2 or 2-1 finish and we’re probably up to a 7 seed. Anything beyond that and we can go higher.

 

Great win. Way to handle business

 

So a bye is all but guaranteed now?

 

So a bye is all but guaranteed now?

A bye? Yes. We want the double bye

 

T.C.B. It was nice to have a stress-free afternoon

 

I think we could lose our last two and a game in the ACC and still be on the 8/9 line. A 1-2 or 2-1 finish and we’re probably up to a 7 seed. Anything beyond that and we can go higher.

Maybe, but if we lose three straight they put us in a murderers row bracket. I really want this team to win at least a game in the NCAAs, ideally get to S16.

 

I’ve been saying it all season long. #88 cannot consistently make 3’s. Dobrat should be getting his minutes.

Malovec is more helpful on defense and the boards. He's hitting about 33% from three. Definitely not good enough if that's supposed to be your role, but his size at least lets him contribute in some ways that Dovrat can't.

 

A bye? Yes. We want the double bye

Yeah the double bye, my fault.

I just realized the answer is not yet, tho. UNC could still jump us; with Clemson lurking. NC State, Berkley, and Louisville are no longer threats.

 

Interesting that Maddox and Laboy didn't get into the game.
I wonder if they are trying to save this year of eligibility for a transfer at the end of the year.
Just wondering as I have no proof that is happening.

Maddox is redshirting

 

Ticket is punched. Now if we win the next two should move us up to the 7 line. Win the acc we would be no less than a 5 seed.