Report: Hurricanes' Lucas gets extension, raise

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• Report: Hurricanes' Lucas gets extension, raise

  Miami men's basketball coach Jai Lucas, who led the Hurricanes to a 26-9 record and an NCAA tournament berth in his first season, has reportedly received an extension.

  Publisher:ESPN College BasketballArticle published: 2026-08-12 15:57:08.510Z

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• Jai Lucas Signs New Five-Year Deal With Miami

  University of Miami men's basketball coach Jai Lucas signed a new five-year contract with the program on Wednesday. Lucas oversaw a 19-win turnaround in his first season at Miami, tying an NCAA record. The Hurricanes finished 26-9 last season and lost in the second round of the NCAA tournament. The 37-year-old had four years left on his original deal. The Hurricanes landed two top-30 players in the transfer portal alongside top-10 recruit Caleb Gaskins ahead of next season.

  Publisher:RealGMArticle published: 2026-08-13 06:05:04 UTC

• Jai Lucas reportedly signs 5-year extension with Miami after taking team to NCAA tournament in first year as coach

  Jai Lucas apparently impressed Miami brass in his first season with the team.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-08-12 16:18:28 UTC