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Based on Jon Rothstein's offseason projections, the Miami Hurricanes men's basketball team is generating significant buzz and has been ranked as the 31st best team in the country for the upcoming season. This positive assessment reflects the team's promising outlook under the new head coach Jai Lucas who has quickly made an impact through planned roster changes. Roshstein's ranking suggests a strong belief in Miami's potential to improve upon their previous season and contend for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Coach Lucas, a former assistant at Duke, has actively utilized the transfer portal to reshape the team's lineup. The flood of talent includes notable additions such as point guard Tre Donaldson from Michigan and versatile guard Tru Washington from New Mexico. Joining them are forward Malik Reneau from Indiana, providing scoring and rebounding, and center Ernest Udeh Jr from TCU, expecting to anchor defense. Beyond the transfers, Miami has also secured commitments from promising prospects like Dante Allen, Shelton Henderson, and international player Timotej Malovec.
While the team faces the challenge of replacing key players from the 2024-25 season, such as guards Nijel Pack and Jalil Bethea, forward Matthew Cleveland, and center Lynn Kidd, the combination of incoming transfers and recruits has generated reasonable confidence. The projected starting lineup for the upcoming season features a mix of experienced transfers and promising newcomers, indicating a renewed vision of potential for the Hurricanes under Jai Lucas. Rothstein's ranking at No. 31 reflects this potential and highlights Miami as a team to watch as the season unfolds.
Projected Starting 5:
G Tre Donaldson
G Tru Washington
F Shelton Henderson
F Malik Reneau
C Ernest Udeh Jr
Projected Bench: Dante Allen, Timotej Malovec, Marcus Allen, Jordyn Kee, Salih Altunas, John Laboy, Treyvon Maddox
Key Newcomers: Tre Donaldson (Michigan), Tru Washington (New Mexico), Malik Reneau (Indiana), Ernest Udej Jr (TCU), Dante Allen, Shelton Henderson, Timotej Malovec, Marcus Allen (Missouri), Jordyn Kee (Georgia), Salih Altunas, John Laboy, Treyvon Maddox
Key Losses: Nijel Pack, Jalil Bethea, Matthew Cleveland, Lynn Kidd
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Coach Lucas, a former assistant at Duke, has actively utilized the transfer portal to reshape the team's lineup. The flood of talent includes notable additions such as point guard Tre Donaldson from Michigan and versatile guard Tru Washington from New Mexico. Joining them are forward Malik Reneau from Indiana, providing scoring and rebounding, and center Ernest Udeh Jr from TCU, expecting to anchor defense. Beyond the transfers, Miami has also secured commitments from promising prospects like Dante Allen, Shelton Henderson, and international player Timotej Malovec.
While the team faces the challenge of replacing key players from the 2024-25 season, such as guards Nijel Pack and Jalil Bethea, forward Matthew Cleveland, and center Lynn Kidd, the combination of incoming transfers and recruits has generated reasonable confidence. The projected starting lineup for the upcoming season features a mix of experienced transfers and promising newcomers, indicating a renewed vision of potential for the Hurricanes under Jai Lucas. Rothstein's ranking at No. 31 reflects this potential and highlights Miami as a team to watch as the season unfolds.
Projected Starting 5:
G Tre Donaldson
G Tru Washington
F Shelton Henderson
F Malik Reneau
C Ernest Udeh Jr
Projected Bench: Dante Allen, Timotej Malovec, Marcus Allen, Jordyn Kee, Salih Altunas, John Laboy, Treyvon Maddox
Key Newcomers: Tre Donaldson (Michigan), Tru Washington (New Mexico), Malik Reneau (Indiana), Ernest Udej Jr (TCU), Dante Allen, Shelton Henderson, Timotej Malovec, Marcus Allen (Missouri), Jordyn Kee (Georgia), Salih Altunas, John Laboy, Treyvon Maddox
Key Losses: Nijel Pack, Jalil Bethea, Matthew Cleveland, Lynn Kidd
ROTHSTEIN 45: 2025 OFFSEASON EDITION
Jon Rothstein lists out his top 45 men's college basketball teams entering the 2025-26 season.