Duke’s Jai Lucas agrees to take over Miami men’s basketball, contract still pending, AP source says
CORAL GABLES — Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has agreed to become the next head coach at Miami, pending the completion of contract negotiations, a person with knowledge of the matter said Saturday night.
Duke’s Scheyer says Jai Lucas is ‘absolutely’ a ‘head coach’ amid Miami news
NEW YORK -- Duke head coach Jon Scheyer says associate head coach Jai Lucas is “absolutely” a “head coach” amid the news that he has been tabbed as the next head coach at Miami. Following No. 3 Duke’s 110-67 rout of Illinois at Madison Square Garden Scheyer was asked by NJ Advance Media if Lucas is ready to be a head coach.
Duke has distanced itself from the ACC field with a 43-point win over Illinois — the worst loss suffered in program history.
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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.
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