Lucas takes over a Miami program that lost longtime head coach Jim Larrañaga, who retired in December midway through the season. Former assistant Bill Courtney has worked as Miami's interim head coach since Larrañaga stepped down. Miami is in the midst of a 6-24 campaign, with a 2-17 record in ACC play that's good for last place in the conference.

Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has agreed to become Miami’s new head basketball coach, a source familiar with the negotiations told The Athletic. The 36-year-old Lucas will replace Jim Larrañaga,

The Miami Hurricanes have their next head coach and Jai Lucas is ready for the challenge as a first time head coach.