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2018 Schedule
3rd in ACC
- 11/10W 77-45
- 11/12W 89-55
- 11/16W 90-59
- 11/22W 57-46
- 11/25W 86-65
- 11/2912W 86-81
- 12/2W 80-52
- 12/5W 69-54
- 12/16W 59-50
- 12/22W 75-57
- 12/23L 63-54
- 12/25W 84-81
- 12/30W 67-53
- 1/3L 64-54
- 1/724W 80-74
- 1/1319L 72-63
- 1/155L 83-75
- 1/21W 86-81
- 1/24W 78-75
- 1/27L 103-94
- 1/31W 69-57
- 2/3W 84-75
- 2/7W 87-81
- 2/10L 72-70
- 2/131L 59-50
- 2/17L 62-55
- 2/19W 77-74
- 2/24W 79-78
- 2/279W 91-88
- 3/3W 69-68
- 3/812L 82-65
- 3/1511L 64-62
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Pistons take Miami's Brown in second round
The Pistons selected Bruce Brown of Miami in the second round of the NBA draft. The Pistons were without a first-round pick after sending theirs to the Clippers in a trade for Blake Griffin this past season.
Spurs choose Walker amid Kawhi uncertainty
The Spurs chose Lonnie Walker IV of Miami, going with an athletic, versatile guard amid uncertainty surrounding the future of Kawhi Leonard.
UNC-Michigan highlights ACC/Big Ten clashes
Michigan, the 2017-18 national runner-up, will host North Carolina on Nov. 28 as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Other matchups include Michigan State at Louisville and Indiana at Duke on Nov. 27.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Evaluated and spoke with Kahlil Whitney last weekend at the EYBL. He is receiving heavy recruiting attention from Florida State, Louisville, Illinois , Miami, Ohio State, Oregon, Seton Hall and Saint John's. He is one of the better small forwards in the class of 2019.
Hurricanes junior Huell pulls out of NBA draft
Miami Hurricanes forward Dewan Huell had decided to return for his junior season after pulling out of the NBA draft.
More Madness: ACC to propose 72-team field
The ACC wants to grow the NCAA tournament field to 72 teams and will propose adding a second First Four site on the West Coast.
Florida Gulf Coast graduate transfer Johnson to join Miami
Florida Gulf Coast graduate transfer Zach Johnson says he will play his final college season for the Miami Hurricanes, his hometown team.
McGusty transferring to Miami from Oklahoma
Guard Kameron McGusty is transferring to the University of Miami after two seasons with the men's basketball team at Oklahoma.
KU, NC State latest mentioned in bribery case
Federal prosecutors on Tuesday added additional criminal counts to the indictment of Adidas executive James Gatto, alleging that he conspired to provide cash payments to the families of former basketball players at Kansas and NC State.
Canes extend Larranaga through '24 season
Jim Larranaga, who has a 161-79 record in seven seasons at Miami and has led the Hurricanes to four NCAA tournaments, has signed an extension with the school through the 2023-24 season.
Miami's Brown draft-bound, will hire agent
Miami's Bruce Brown Jr., considered a potential late first-round pick despite a disappointing sophomore season, will enter the NBA draft and retain an agent, meaning he'll give up the option to continue his college career.
Hurricanes guard Walker says he'll enter draft
Miami Hurricanes guard Lonnie Walker said Wednesday that he'll hire an agent and will enter the NBA draft. Walker averaged 11.5 points as a freshman this past season.
Canes' Huell to declare for draft without agent
Miami Hurricanes sophomore forward Dewan Huell has decided to declare for the NBA draft but won't retain an agent, leaving him the option of continuing his college career.
Canes' Brown declares for draft without agent
Miami guard Bruce Brown Jr., who averaged 11.4 points as a sophomore and is projected as a first-round pick, has declared for the NBA draft but is not hiring an agent.
Reloading after big-name departures will be key for Miami next season
Jim Larranaga's latest solid outfit could see three key cogs depart, but with transfer Miles Wilson set to be eligible, Miami is trending up.
55 years after historic game, Loyola jolts Miami
On the 55th anniversary of Loyola-Chicago's "Game of Change," this year's squad made a memory of its own, pulling off a buzzer-beating upset of Miami in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Loyola's 98-year-old chaplain said she never had a doubt.
Buzzer-beater lifts Loyola-Chicago over Miami in NCAA return
Donte Ingram hit a long 3-pointer just before the buzzer, lifting Loyola-Chicago to a thrilling 64-62 win over Miami on Thursday in its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 33 years.
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With the game winner, Loyola (IL) now has a 26% chance to reach the Sweet 16 per espn.com/bpi .
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Loyola-Chicago shocks Miami 64-62. Lucas Williamson forced Lonnie Walker to commit a crucial turnover with 23.5 seconds remaining, and then Donte Ingram hit the game-winning 3 with 0.3 seconds left.
Everything you need to know about Thursday's first-round games
From standout performers such as Trae Young and Deandre Ayton to potential Cinderellas such as Davidson and Loyola-Chicago, here's what you need to know about the 16 first-round games on Thursday.
Bracket projection: With Brown still missing, Miami's trip could be short
ESPN analyst Joe Lunardi and his team of bracketologists examine the 2018 NCAA tournament outlook for the Miami Hurricanes.
Ailing foot to keep Miami's Brown out of NCAA
Miami will head into the NCAA tournament without sophomore guard Bruce Brown Jr., who is expected to miss the rest of the season because of a left foot injury.
Pinson's big night fuels UNC to win (1:13)
North Carolina beats Miami 82-65 and gets Duke next at ACC
Theo Pinson scored a career-high 25 points and had 11 rebounds, lifting No. 12 North Carolina while its other stars were struggling, and the Tar Heels beat Miami 82-65 on Thursday night to set up a second straight Atlantic Coast Conference semifinal...
2017-18 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 17-1 | - | 31-3 |
| Duke | 13-5 | 4 | 29-8 |
| Clemson | 11-7 | 6 | 25-10 |
| North Carolina | 11-7 | 6 | 26-11 |
| Miami | 11-7 | 6 | 22-10 |
| NC State | 11-7 | 6 | 21-12 |
| Virginia Tech | 10-8 | 7 | 21-12 |
| Florida St | 9-9 | 8 | 23-12 |
| Louisville | 9-9 | 8 | 22-14 |
| Syracuse | 8-10 | 9 | 23-14 |
| Notre Dame | 8-10 | 9 | 21-15 |
| Boston College | 7-11 | 10 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Tech | 6-12 | 11 | 13-19 |
| Wake Forest | 4-14 | 13 | 11-20 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-18 | 17 | 8-24 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game73.8172nd
Rebounds Per Game34.8Tied-205th
Assists Per Game13.3202nd
Points Allowed67.959th
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 8-9 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 9 |