Miami’s Unrivaled sets the stage for the future of women’s basketball Women’s sports, especially basketball, are surging in popularity. In 2024, the women’s NCAA finals outdrew the men’s in viewership. Yet with limited U.S. opportunities, two WNBA stars saw a gap in the U.S. sports industry: last year, about half of the WNBA players joined […] The post The future of women’s … [Read more...] about The future of women’s professional basketball begins in Miami with Unrivaled’s inaugural year
Jai Lucas is the captain to guide Miami basketball through the era of NIL
It’s the start of a new era for the University of Miami men’s basketball program. The winningest coach in program history, Jim Larrañaga, stepped down in the middle of his 14th season, only two seasons after the first Final Four in program history. “There’s one thing you’ve got to constantly ask yourself: Are you going […] The post Jai Lucas is the captain to guide Miami … [Read more...] about Jai Lucas is the captain to guide Miami basketball through the era of NIL
Where could the ’Canes land in the NFL Draft?
With the NFL Draft just days away on April 24, several players on the current Miami Hurricanes roster could be selected by an NFL team. Here’s a projection of where UM’s potential draftees could end up. Cam Ward – Round 1, Pick 1: Tennessee Titans The Tennessee Titans hold the first overall pick, and after […] The post Where could the ’Canes land in the NFL Draft? first … [Read more...] about Where could the ’Canes land in the NFL Draft?
J.D. Arteaga: Coaching for a bigger reason
In March 2003, J.D. Arteaga received a phone call that would change his life forever. The call was from legendary Miami baseball coach Jim Morris, who offered the then-Texas Rangers minor leaguer a pitching coach job at Arteaga’s alma mater. Just two weeks earlier, on Feb. 5, the Miami Hurricanes retired Arteaga’s No. 33 at […] The post J.D. Arteaga: Coaching for a bigger … [Read more...] about J.D. Arteaga: Coaching for a bigger reason
Hurricanes attempt to claw their way back against FIU, fall 5-4 in extras
Coming off an impressive sweep of Georgia Tech and winning seven straight, Miami looked to make it eight in a row against FIU. Despite tying the game at four apiece in the ninth inning, FIU dramatically walked off Miami in the 10th inning. Down 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth, freshman catcher Evan Tavaras […] The post Hurricanes attempt to claw their way back against FIU, fall … [Read more...] about Hurricanes attempt to claw their way back against FIU, fall 5-4 in extras