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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Duke basketball associate head coach Jai Lucas is being linked to Miami's head coach vacancy. The Hurricanes, who have been a formidable opponent in the ACC Conference over the years, saw their longtime leader,

Miami will likely want its new head coach in place before Duke finishes what could be a long NCAA tournament run.

The University of Miami plays No. 3 Duke at the Watsco Center on Tuesday as Blue Devils associate head coach Jai Lucas emerges as top candidate to take UM job.

However, this game has an added layer of intrigue thanks to the recent announcement that Miami reportedly agreed to hire Duke's current associate head coach, Jai Lucas, to replace Jim Larranaga. The deal is still pending,

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