Report: Duke Assistant Jai Lucas 'Focus' of Miami HC Search After Jim Larranaga Exit
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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 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
Miami Hurricanes set to hire Jai Lucas as next head basketball coach
The Miami Hurricanes have made their decision on who will be the next head coach of the men's basketball program.
Duke assistant Jai Lucas reportedly agrees to be new head coach at Miami, pending contract agreement
Miami will likely want its new head coach in place before Duke finishes what could be a long NCAA tournament run.
One of Duke basketball’s top assistant coaches could be heading to another ACC team
Miami is interested in hiring Jai Lucas as its next head basketball coach and, according to the Associated Press, Lucas is planning to accept the job, though details are not finalized.
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.
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.
Sources: Duke associate coach Jai Lucas focus of Miami search
Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has emerged as the focus of the Miami basketball search, sources tell ESPN.
Duke assistant Jai Lucas agrees to take over as Miami's next men's basketball coach
Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has agreed to become the next head coach at Miami, pending the completion of contract negotiations.
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