By ADAM ZAGORIA Miami has landed East Carolina transfer forward Brandon Johnson, as first reported by On3.com. The 6-foot-6 Raleigh, N.C. native averaged 14.8 points and 6.6 rebounds as a junior. After going 15-17 overall and 6-14 in the ACC, the Hurricanes could also bring back Nijel Pack and Wooga Poplar and will add five-star McDonald’s All-American guard Jalil … [Read more...] about Miami lands East Carolina transfer Brandon Johnson
John Calipari, Jim Larranaga watch top prospects in dramatic OT game
By ADAM ZAGORIA Miami coach Jim Larranaga and Kentucky’s John Calipari were courtside Wednesday night to watch Class of 2025 stars Cam and Cayden Boozer and A.J. Dybantsa at Columbus High School in Florida. The twin sons of Carlos Boozer have taken official visits to both schools, as well as Duke and Florida. Kentucky just offered Dybantsa, the No. 1 player in the Class … [Read more...] about John Calipari, Jim Larranaga watch top prospects in dramatic OT game
Five-star guard Jalil Bethea commits to Miami, giving Canes No. 3 recruiting class
By ADAM ZAGORIA Five-star guard Jalil Bethea is headed to Miami. The 6-foot-4 guard from Archbishop Wood (PA) and the Team Final Nike EYBL announced his commitment to the Hurricanes on Wednesday, choosing them over Villanova, Syracuse and Kansas. His commitment gives coach Jim Larranaga and the Hurricanes the No. 3-ranked class in 2024, per 247Sports.com. Ranked … [Read more...] about Five-star guard Jalil Bethea commits to Miami, giving Canes No. 3 recruiting class
Four-star wing Isaiah Johnson-Arigu pledges to Miami
By ADAM ZAGORIA Isaiah Johnson-Arigu, the four-star small forward from Minneapolis (MN) Totino-Grace, has committed to Miami. He chose the Hurricanes over Iowa, Northwestern, Texas Tech, and Virginia Tech. “I chose Miami because it has all the things necessary to get me to the next level,” he told On3.com. “Good facilities, NBA style offense, supportive coaching staff, … [Read more...] about Four-star wing Isaiah Johnson-Arigu pledges to Miami
Five-star guard Jalil Bethea visits Miami as more schools are set to come in
By ADAM ZAGORIA Jalil Bethea, the 6-foot-4, 5-star guard from Archbishop Wood (PA) and Team Final, took his third official visit to Miami this past weekend. “He loved the visit and connected with Coach L and the players and Philadelphia guy Wogga [Poplar],” Wood coach John Mosco said. “He liked the way that they are going to use him and off the ball.” Meantime, … [Read more...] about Five-star guard Jalil Bethea visits Miami as more schools are set to come in