Multiple well-placed UM sources confirmed to the Miami Herald that Duke assistant Jai Lucas is the top choice, but noted Lucas’ hiring likely wouldn’t happen until after No. 3 Duke’s season ends.

Since hours before the Duke basketball team's 110-67 win over Illinois in Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, several outlets have reported that Blue Devil associate head coach Jai Lucas is finalizing the details to become the Miami Hurricanes head coach.

Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has agreed to become the next head coach at Miami, pending the completion of contract negotiations, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Duke basketball's Jai Lucas has been linked to Miami's coaching search. Here's what Jon Scheyer said about it and how it could affect the Blue Devils.

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The Miami Hurricanes have made their decision on who will be the next head coach of the men's basketball program.

In the transfer portal era, it's not just players who might jump from team to team. Indeed, rumors of Duke assistant coach Jai Lucas moving on have circulated.

Lucas is considered the front-runner for a job with high appeal despite going through a brutal transition this season