If Jai Lucas is Miami's next coach, Duke's rout of Hurricanes offers glimpse of what's possible
Multiple reports—including one from CBS Sports—were published Saturday stating that Miami was targeting Jon Scheyer's top assistant, Jai Lucas, for its coaching vacancy. All of a sudden, a forgettable late-February blowout had some meaning behind it.
No. 2 Duke routs Miami with potential future Hurricanes coach on its bench
The University of Miami couldn’t slow down No. 2-ranked Duke in a 97-60 loss on Tuesday as their potential future coach - Blue Devils assistant Jai Lucas - watched.
Report: Duke Assistant Jai Lucas 'Focus' of Miami HC Search After Jim Larranaga Exit
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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
Here is what Duke, UM coaches said about Jai Lucas-to-Hurricanes reports on eve of game
The University of Miami plays No. 3 Duke at the Watsco Center on Tuesday as Blue Devils associate head coach Jai Lucas emerges as top candidate to take UM job.
Dick Vitale Has Strong Reaction to Miami’s Reported Hiring of Jai Lucas
However, this game has an added layer of intrigue thanks to the recent announcement that Miami reportedly agreed to hire Duke's current associate head coach, Jai Lucas, to replace Jim Larranaga. The deal is still pending, with one of the biggest hurdles the negotiated start date.
As Miami deal awaits, Jai Lucas helps Duke rout Hurricanes
Jai Lucas, who has emerged as the focus of Miami's search for a new head basketball coach, was on the Duke sideline on Tuesday and helped the Blue Devils rout the Hurricanes 97-60.
‘Not ideal’: Why Miami’s pursuit of Jai Lucas as head coach complicates Duke’s title quest
With Miami focused on Jai Lucas as its next head basketball coach, the current Duke associate head coach faces a timing issue given the Blue Devils’ chances of winning the NCAA Tournament.
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 has eyes set on Duke assistant for Jim Larranaga replacement
According to ESPN, the Miami Hurricanes are focusing their search on Duke assistant Jai Lucas in their head coaching search.
Jai Lucas helped Duke win at Miami. The Hurricanes are hoping their hiring of him is complete soon
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jai Lucas came up with a plan to beat Miami. Going forward, the Hurricanes want him to keep that ...
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Duke's Jon Scheyer expresses frustration with Jai Lucas news, with short-term future in question
Duke head basketball coach Jon Scheyer expressed frustration with Jai Lucas news leak following reports of the Duke assistant ...