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Jai Lucas announced as Miami's new coach. He'll take over for Jim Larrañaga with the Hurricanes

Jai Lucas and Miami have finalized the contract that makes him the school’s new men’s basketball coach, nearly two weeks after they struck preliminary agreement on a deal

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

DNP Tuesday Kidd (ankle) did not play in Tuesday's game against Georgia Tech.

Impact Kidd has missed back-to-back games as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. The senior center will aim to be back for Saturday's game against NC State.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Tuesday Djobet did not play in Tuesday's game against Georgia Tech.

Impact Djobet missed his second matchup of the year as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The sophomore guard will aim to be back for Saturday's game against NC State.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Kidd (ankle) is, not starting against Georgia Tech on Tuesday.

Impact Kidd is not starting for Tuesday's contest since he continues to deal with a nagging ankle problem. It wouldn't be a surprise if he's ruled out altogether.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to the bench Bethea is not listed amongst Miami's starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against Georgia Tech.

Impact Bethea will return to the bench against the Yellow Jackets after starting in the Hurricanes last 10 games, as Miami shakes up their starting five. The 6-foot-5 struggled across his last 10 games as a starter, averaging 7.5 points, three rebounds and 1.6 assists while shooting just 31.6 percent from the field.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins starting five Cleveland is listed amongst Miami's starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against Georgia Tech.

Impact Cleveland will make his return to the starting five after making his return from a leg injury off the bench against UNC this weekend. The 6-foot-7 senior has appeared in 27 games this season (19 starts), averaging 16.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks on 29.9 minutes per game.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Swartz is listed amongst Miami's starting five ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Georgia Tech.

Impact Swartz will make his seventh start of the season as the Hurricanes shake up their starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Yellow Jackets. The 6-foot-4 freshman has appeared in 27 games this season (six starts), averaging 5.5 points, 0.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.6 steals on 17.3 minutes per game.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Tech hosts Cleveland and Miami (FL)

MARCH 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Miami (FL) visits Ndongo and Georgia Tech

MARCH 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Puts up 20 points in loss Johnson closed Saturday's 92-73 loss to North Carolina with 20 points (7-17 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals over 38 minutes.

Impact Matthew Cleveland led the way for the Canes with a 25-point effort off the bench, but Johnson posted a solid stat line across the board as well. The senior forward ended just three boards away from a double-double, and he heads into the final week of the regular season with averages of 8.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and a combined 1.7 steals-plus-blocks across 29 starts.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leading scorer in return Cleveland (leg) ended Saturday's 92-73 loss to North Carolina with 25 points (12-21 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and a steal in 34 minutes.

Impact Cleveland returned from a two-game absence Saturday, leading the Hurricanes with 25 points in the eventual loss. The senior is now averaging 16.3 points and 4.3 rebounds across 29.7 minutes in 26 games this season.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Kidd is dealing with a right ankle injury and should be considered as day-to-day moving forward, Michelle Kaufman of The Miami Herald reports.

Impact Kidd's injury isn't believed to be overly serious, as deemed by his day-to-day status, so there's a chance he might return to face Georgia Tech on Tuesday. He's the leading rebounder of the Canes at 7.1 boards per contest.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Saturday Kidd (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against UNC, Justice Sandle of SI.com reports.

Impact It's unclear why Kidd won't suit up for this contest, but there's no question the absence of the big man is a huge loss for the Hurricanes. Kidd is averaging 11.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.6 blocks per game this season. Paul Djobet and Kiree Huie could be in line for more minutes in the frontcourt with Kidd out.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 17 points in loss Kidd ended Tuesday's 97-60 loss to Duke with 17 points (8-14 FG, 1-1 FT) and three rebounds in 29 minutes.

Impact The Hurricanes looked completely overmatched Tuesday against one of the best teams in the nation, but Kidd was one of the few standout performers. The big man scored in double digits for the sixth time across his last seven games, a span in which he's recorded three double-doubles.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Virginia Tech Cleveland did not play in Saturday's game against Virginia Tech due to a leg injury, Christopher Stock of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Cleveland was forced to miss his first matchup of the season as he tends to a leg injury. The senior guard will aim to be back for Tuesday's clash against Duke. He has totaled 54 points a nd 12 assists across his last three performances.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Poor shooting display Cleveland finished with 14 points (3-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 74-66 loss to Florida State.

Impact Cleveland was one of the top players for Miami in this game, but there's no question his shooting line was subpar, to put it nicely. Cleveland has been a reliable scoring weapon for Miami all season long, but he's trending in the wrong direction of late. Over his last two contests, he's shooting a meager 23.3 percent from the floor.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly perfect in loss Saturday Kidd posted 16 points (5-6 FG, 6-6 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's 74-65 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Kidd missed only one shot from the floor en route to another double-double, but he also hauled in a season-high mark in rebounds. The senior 6-foot-10, 241-pound center is averaging a solid line of 11.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per contest since the beginning of February.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh hosts Miami (FL) following Cleveland's 32-point game

Miami (FL) visits the Pittsburgh Panthers after Matthew Cleveland scored 32 points in the Hurricanes' 91-84 victory over the Syracuse Orange

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Puts up 21 out of nowhere Bethea logged 21 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one block over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 91-84 victory over Syracuse.

Impact Bethea was held scoreless across 13 minutes in his previous outing, so it was definitely surprising to see him set a new career high here. He's now started 10 of the last 11 contests, averaging a modest 7.7 ppg and 2.7 rpg over that span.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Propels Miami to victory with 32 Cleveland ended Tuesday's 91-84 victory over Syracuse with 32 points (10-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 10-12 FT), three rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three steals over 38 minutes.

Impact Despite playing for a lousy Miami team, Cleveland has become one of the most prolific scorers in the country. He's logged 21 or more points in seven consecutive contests, averaging 26.4 ppg over that span. Even without an optimistic postseason outlook, Cleveland should continue to be an elite producer down the stretch as he sets his sights on the next level.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Cleveland's career game powers Miami past Syracuse Senior Matthew Cleveland scored a career-high 32 points and finished with five assists to lead Miami to a 91-84 victory over Syracuse on Tue...

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Matthew Cleveland scores career-high 32 to carry Miami past Syracuse 91-84

Matthew Cleveland scored a career-high 32 points shooting 10 for 13 and Miami beat Syracuse 91-84

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Is Miami Five-Star Jalil Bethea The Most Disappointing Freshman In College Basketball? Jalil Bethea’s freshman year struggles continue in scoreless game against Louisville.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Solid output despite loss Cleveland produced 27 points (10-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 82-71 loss to Virginia.

Impact After a four-game stretch in which he came off the bench between Nov. 30 and Dec. 10, Cleveland has been outstanding for the Hurricanes. The last four games, though, he's taken things to a whole new level with 23 or more points in each of those outings. Cleveland is averaging 21.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 blocks per game since the beginning of January.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores points off bench Kidd (coach's decision) provided seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 82-71 loss to Virginia.

Impact After sitting out the last game due to a coach's decision, Kidd returned to action and logged 21 minutes off the bench. The senior center will aim to build on this performance for Saturday's matchup against Notre Dame.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Jai Lucas announced as Miami's new coach. He'll take over for Jim Larrañaga with the Hurricanes

Georgia Tech hosts Cleveland and Miami (FL)

Miami (FL) visits Ndongo and Georgia Tech

Pittsburgh hosts Miami (FL) following Cleveland's 32-point game

Matthew Cleveland scores career-high 32 to carry Miami past Syracuse 91-84