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First up this morning in your Miami Hurricanes news?

Stay tuned later early this afternoon as we’ll have your press conference with new Miami basketball coach Jai Lucas as he looks to build the program back up. Over the weekend we took a look at his basketball coaching pedigree, with a legendary dad John II who we caught up with plus his brother John III having major hoops roots. So don’t miss that inside look, including what the family has in common with Kobe, LeBron, Rick Barry and Coach L.

And, of course there was Friday’s final spring practice before break, and we had you fully covered. There was video of the day’s work, a photo gallery, news and notes from the practice field and post-practice updates with defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman and players. So don’t miss all that coverage.

And this morning we are taking a look at some of the storylines from Week 1 of drills and breaking it down as hype or reality.

And in recruiting there’s plenty more news for you starting with our story on the “surprise” that was coming from Tampa (Fla.) Armwood four-star 2026 cornerback Jaelen Waters … and then what that nice surprise was for Miami … with a commitment. We had you covered on that front including an analysis of what it means for UM to have landed him.

Another update: Miami head coach Mario Cristobal has long held ties to the Fitzpatrick family after recruiting Minkah to Alabama in the mid-2010s and knowing his younger brother, Justice, since he was a small child. Friday, Miami hosted the fully Fitzpatrick family on campus again as the Hurricanes keep the heat up on Justice. We have that update.

Plus on Friday UM hosted Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna four-star running back Derrek Cooper. Over the last few months, the coveted ball carrier has been no stranger to Coral Gables, but this time he got a preview of the 2025 Hurricanes. Find out about that.

More for you:

Carrollton (Ga.) four-star 2026 cornerback Dorian Barney updated things following his trip to Coral Gables, as did Orlando (Fla.) The First Academy three-star 2026 safety Danny Odem.

Miami (Fla.) Norland 2027 cornerback Kenton Dopson was back in Coral Gables last week to check out Miami for the first time this spring and share shis thoughts.

Port Saint Lucie (Fla.) John Carroll four-star offensive tackle Sean Tatum is still in the early stages of his recruitment, but Miami is “definitely” among teams capturing his attention early, and he will visit this month. Find out about that.

Also check out our coach’s take on recent Miami commit, Mineral City (Ohio) Tuscarawas Valley four-star offensive tackle Ben Congdon.

On Friday morning, the Miami Hurricanes welcomed Richmond (Va.) Hermitage four-star defensive back Andre Clarke to Coral Gables for the second time this year. Since visiting Miami in January, the 2026 prospect has been eager to get another look at the Canes and did just that.

Plus Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy four-star wide receiver Osani Gayles is one of the top prospects in the 2027 class with over a dozen Power 4 offers, and UM is now on that list. Heshres his thoughts.

There was the baseball weekend series against Connecticut, too, as well as the hoops season finale, so you can read about how those games went.

And, as always, stay tuned today for any news that may come up.

TODAY’S MIAMI HURRICANES TOP HEADLINES

ANALYSIS: What we learned in week 1 of spring practice, hype or reality?

Shannon Dawson Confident in Miami Hurricanes Offense: ‘We Have a Lot of Talent’

Armondo Blount’s Next Step: How Miami’s Young DE Plans to Dominate

Miami Hurricanes’ Elija Lofton Ready to Shine as Versatile Playmaker in Year 2

Jordan Lyle Primed for Breakout Season as Miami Hurricanes Explosive RB Duo Takes Shape

News and notes from Miami Hurricanes’ March 7 practice

New Coach, New Opportunity: Justin Scott Eyes Bigger Role for Miami

Miami Hurricanes DE Rueben Bain Slims Down 10 Pounds, Gears Up for Dominant 2025 Season

VIDEO: Miami Hurricanes at work in today’s spring practice session

Inside Miami Coach Jai Lucas’ Basketball DNA, 5-Star Coaching Pedigree And The Kobe, LeBron, Rick Barry & Coach L Connections

BREAKING: Miami Hurricanes land former Florida commit, 4-star CB Jaelen Waters

ANALYSIS: Miami Hurricanes building Tampa-area recruiting connections with Waters commitment

‘A surprise coming’ for 4-star Miami CB priority Jaelen Waters

2026 Four-star DB Andre Clarke Talks Miami Visit: “I Fell in Love with It”

Dorian Barney reflects on Miami spring visit, relationship with new CBs coach

2026 S Danny Odem Impressed by Miami spring practice, lists Hurricanes among top teams

Miami Enters The Race For On3’s No. 1 WR In The 2027 Class Osani Gayles: “I’m excited for what we have in the future”

Elite RB Derrek Cooper Recaps His Friday Visit To Miami and Where Things Stand With The Hurricanes

Coach’s Take: Why 4-Star OT Ben Congdon’s ‘Nasty’ Playstyle Makes Him a Miami Must-Have

Miami hosts full Fitzpatrick family as Hurricanes target Justice for 2026 Class

2027 CB Kenton Dopson Breaks Down Miami Visit: “The Competition Doesn’t Get Any Better”

4-star OT Sean Tatum talks recruitment: Miami among early favorites, will visit for spring practice

Miami Hurricanes Usher In Jai Lucas Era With Win vs. NC State

Miami Hurricanes baseball falls to UConn in series opener

Miami Hurricanes baseball drops another to UConn, falling Saturday evening 12-8

Ogden, Galvin hit home runs and Miami Hurricanes baseball salvages final game of series vs. UConn, 15-11

“It used to be you wanted five (QBs on the roster), now it’s probably three to four. We are very fortunate, our quarterback room is really talented. I do think it’s very hard to keep guys. Four is probably a number that if you have four, you better feel lucky. Three is probably more realistic.”

Shannon Dawson

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