Tag: shelton henderson
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Three Miami lineups that can unlock Shelton Henderson
Miami does not need one perfect starting five to make Shelton Henderson harder to guard. Jai Lucas needs several lineups that change where the second defender can come from. Henderson already proved he can finish the first action. His Miami biography lists 13.7 points per game on 56.7% shooting as a freshman, the third-best field-goal…
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Miami, Jai Lucas agree to new five-year contract
Miami and Jai Lucas have agreed to a new five-year contract after one season, securing the coach who took the Hurricanes from the bottom of the ACC back to the NCAA Tournament. Patrick Previty of Canes Warning reported Wednesday that the agreement follows one of the largest turnarounds in Division I history. Lucas led Miami…
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Miami’s nonconference schedule gives Jai Lucas two different tests
Miami’s completed nonconference schedule is best read as two different tests for Jai Lucas. November will test whether the Hurricanes can establish an identity without wasting games they should control. The Florida opener, Players Era Tournament, Alabama visit and Texas matchup will test whether that identity works against teams built for March. The slate begins…
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Jon Rothstein ranks Miami No. 4 in ACC, puts Shelton Henderson on first team
Miami received two connected pieces of preseason recognition Tuesday morning: The Hurricanes landed at No. 4 in Jon Rothstein’s ACC preseason power rankings, and sophomore forward Shelton Henderson made his preseason All-ACC first team. Rothstein placed Duke first, Virginia second and Louisville third, followed by Miami. North Carolina, Clemson and Syracuse completed his top seven.…
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Shelton Henderson’s top-25 returner buzz says Miami’s rebuild has staying power
Shelton Henderson named one of the top returning players in college basketball Shelton Henderson already looked like the most important piece of Miami basketball’s next step. The media is starting to treat him that way, too. CBS Sports ranked Henderson No. 14 on its list of the top 25 retentions in college basketball, framing his return as…
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Acaden Lewis and Shelton Henderson give Jai Lucas a sophomore core worth building around
With Acaden Lewis withdrawing from the NBA draft, Jai Lucas now has a young backcourt and wing foundation capable of growing together in a season carrying high expectations. Lewis will join Miami after transferring from Villanova, and he is set to play alongside fellow potential 2027 NBA prospect Shelton Henderson. Lewis already started 33 games…
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Miami Basketball Takes 81-77 Win Over Wake Forest After Back-And-Forth Battle
Miami basketball went into LJVM Coliseum on Jan. 7 and walked out with an 81-77 ACC road win over Wake Forest, surviving a frantic finish behind Tre Donaldson’s steady scoring and a paint and glass edge that decided the game. Donaldson poured in 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting and made all six free throws, giving…
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Miami Basketball Faces North Florida In Final Non-Conference Test
Miami returns to Watsco Center Sunday with a chance to keep momentum rolling before the calendar flips into the ACC schedule. North Florida visits for a 4 p.m. tip on ACC Network. Miami carries a 10-2 record on the season and sits at No. 33 in the latest NET rankings. Miami also received votes in…