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Jai Lucas leads No. 2 Duke to blowout win over Miami amid reported deal to take over Hurricanes program
Jai Lucas had no issue beating what is very likely to be his new program on Tuesday night. The Duke associate head coach helped lead the Blue Devils to a dominant 97-60 win over Miami in Coral Gables on Tuesday.
If Jai Lucas is Miami's next coach, Duke's rout of Hurricanes offers glimpse of what's possible
Now in his third year on the Duke sideline, Lucas is the Blue Devils' defensive coordinator, and the Miami scout was his. After ranking No. 16 overall on KenPom for defensive rating each of the last two years, Lucas has Duke at No. 4 this season, and Miami fans certainly got an up-close look at the suffocating defense he has designed.
Jai Lucas helped Duke win at Miami. The Hurricanes are hoping their hiring of him is complete soon
Jai Lucas came up with a plan to beat Miami. Going forward, the Hurricanes want him to keep that from happening. Lucas, in his role as Duke's associate head coach, drew the task of coming up with the scouting report for the Blue Devils' game at Miami on Tuesday night — one that No.
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.
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.
Who is Jai Lucas? Miami basketball reportedly targeting Duke assistant as next head coach
Who is Jai Lucas? The Duke associate head coach is reportedly the focus of Miami's coaching search following Jim Larranaga's retirement:
Duke’s Jai Lucas agrees to take over at Miami, contract still pending, AP source says
Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has agreed to become the next head coach at Miami, pending the completion of contract negotiations, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Report: Duke Assistant Jai Lucas 'Focus' of Miami HC Search After Jim Larranaga Exit
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Duke’s Scheyer says Jai Lucas is ‘absolutely’ a ‘head coach’ amid Miami news
NEW YORK -- Duke head coach Jon Scheyer says associate head coach Jai Lucas is “absolutely” a “head coach” amid the news that he has been tabbed as the next head coach at Miami. Following No. 3 Duke’s 110-67 rout of Illinois at Madison Square Garden Scheyer was asked by NJ Advance Media if Lucas is ready to be a head coach.
Duke basketball Jai Lucas focus of Miami basketball head coach search
Overall, losing Jai Lucas would be a blow to Duke basketball, especially to an ACC rival. But having assistant coaches being hired by other major programs is a positive reflection on the Blue Devils' success. Jon Scheyer is in his third year as head coach. And this program is getting better each year under the former point guard.
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ACC Basketball Notebook: #2 Duke rolls, but Tyrese Proctor hurt in win at Miami
As expected, second-ranked Duke coasted past Miami, 97-60, on Tuesday night to remain atop the ACC Basketball ladder.
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CBB analyst wonders would 5-star Boozer twins flip to Miami with Jai Lucas hiring
Longtime Sports Illustrated writer Pat Forde speculated in his column on Monday if Cameron and Cayden Boozer, who are top players in the 2025 class out of Miami ...
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Duke's Jon Scheyer's situation with Jai Lucas draws parallels to Nick Saban's history with Kirby Smart, Lane Kiffin
Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde draws interesting comparison to former Alabama coordinators Kirby Smart and Lane Kiffin in ...