With unprecedented excitement surrounding the 2015-16 University of Miami men’s basketball team, Hurricane fans have responded in record numbers, already setting a new program high for most season tickets sold.
Fewer than 1,000 seats are still available for sale, after accounting for seats sold as season tickets plus those held for current UM students and team use.
"When we first arrived at Miami, we were told it would be tough to sell out the BankUnited Center and it would be hard to build a basketball fan base," said Head Coach Jim Larrañaga. "But in four short years, we have set all kinds of records with both sellout crowds and student attendance."
Season ticket pricing for remaining seats start at $249, following a sellout in the $130 sections. Click here to view remaining availability and pricing or call 1-800-GO-CANES to order by phone.
Due to record season ticket sales, seats may not be available on a single-game basis."It's exciting to see our fans and the local community rally around our men's basketball team," said Jason Layton, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Sales & Communications.
"With fewer than 1,000 seats remaining for sale, a month before we've played our first game, we could very reasonably sell out each of our ACC games if not the entire season."
The 17-game home schedule opens on Nov. 13 and includes a non-conference matchup with Florida on Dec. 8 plus ACC contests against Duke, Syracuse, Louisville, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh and two-time defending ACC Regular Season Champion, Virginia.
Ranked No. 21 in the latest CBS Sports Preseason Top-25 poll, the Hurricanes return the core lineup from a squad that advanced to the championship game of the 2015 NIT, including seniors Angel Rodriguez, Tonye Jekiri and Sheldon McClellan, who was among the 20 players named to the watch list for the 2016 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award.
"This is going to be a fun year and we are excited to hear that our fans are getting behind this team even before the games begin by purchasing season tickets in huge numbers," Larrañaga said. "Our players and coaches are working extremely hard to take Miami basketball to the next level."
HawaiiCane - I totally understand where you are coming from but i believe your resume should speak for itself. Now If I were to apply for a new job, one look at my qualifications and they would be like "pay the man what ever he asks for"..... LOL.
Posted by: raizecane | October 26, 2015 at 07:20 PM
a limousine just pulled up at hecht
Posted by: LINEBACKER IN A 3-POINT STANCE | October 26, 2015 at 07:21 PM
Isn't Butch like 70 years old now?
Posted by: LINEBACKER IN A 3-POINT STANCE | October 26, 2015 at 07:17 PM
Are your coaches teeth real?
Posted by: two guys on the same team blocking each other...Twice!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 26, 2015 at 07:22 PM
Soup is still enjoying spa time with his wife. Today was loufa scrubs, foot buffing and a purifying mud mask ... and probably a Golden detox.
Posted by: Old Skool | October 26, 2015 at 07:17 PM
You sir, have just won the internets.
May God have mercy on the rest of our souls.
Posted by: Lurker | October 26, 2015 at 07:24 PM
Tombstone with Kurt was awesome!
Posted by: Aerocane | October 26, 2015 at 07:25 PM
Isn't Butch like 70 years old now?
Posted by: LINEBACKER IN A 3-POINT STANCE | October 26, 2015 at 07:17 PM
Are your coaches teeth real?
Posted by: two guys on the same team blocking each other...Twice!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 26, 2015 at 07:22 PM
.... and you have been awarded a runner up trophy.
I'm in the presence of greatness today.
Linebacker in a stance wins a Georgia Southern commemorative jersey
Posted by: Lurker | October 26, 2015 at 07:29 PM
Posted by: Va Cane | October 26, 2015 at 05:15 PM
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Sounds like Miami fuked over Butch! Great article VAcane. Seems like all the former players would have done the same thing as Butch did!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 26, 2015 at 07:38 PM
Has anybody seen Butch at Shortys..last time he was hired i was in Miami and saw him at shortys.lol
Posted by: miamicane | October 26, 2015 at 07:13 PM
Your not a true fan unless you've been to the original Shorty's. Man do they have the best corn on the cob.
The original owner lives in my town (Stuart, Fl) and we did his house a few years back. He is 90 something years old and his wife is late 60's.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 26, 2015 at 07:43 PM
pulled up at hecht
Posted by: LINEBACKER IN A 3-POINT STANCE | October 26, 2015 at 07:21 PM
It's Tom Brady. They're seeing if he had any eligibility left while Kaayas out.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 26, 2015 at 07:45 PM
Posted by: CaneRock | October 26, 2015 at 06:52 PM
Blake James is a LYING PIECE OF SHIT
Posted by: SinisterCane | October 26, 2015 at 07:46 PM
This is by far the best blog site ....... PERIOD
Posted by: raizecane | October 26, 2015 at 07:51 PM
Manny:
"The donor said UM ended up eating $7 million by firing Golden on Sunday and not waiting until the end of the season. The buyout, the donor said, would have been about $4 million less had UM waited until after the season. But trustees, not James, the donor said, pushed the issue of firing Golden during Saturday's 58-0 loss to Clemson, the most lopsided in school history.
That said, UM apparently had the money to do it and will have the money to offer its next coach upwards of $4 million a season, the donor said. Golden, who was extended through 2019 after his first season on the job, was making $2.5 million, the 42nd highest annual salary for a head coach in college football according to USA Today."
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2015/10/butch-davis-is-interested-in-becoming-ums-next-coach-but-is-um-really-interested-in-him.html
Posted by: CaneRock | October 26, 2015 at 06:52 PM
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This exactly why they are not going after a coach who is currently coaching. They would of waited and saved that $4M, (I know I would)! It's either going to be Butch or Schiano.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 26, 2015 at 07:51 PM
It's either going to be Butch or Schiano.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 26, 2015 at 07:51 PM
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How cool would it be to get both.....talk about a grand slam x 10
Posted by: raizecane | October 26, 2015 at 07:53 PM
Same with me raizecane....I would walk in that room with the BOT....show then the 38 in a row two state titles, 2 years Div 1 smallest starting corner in the nation, sandlot, Jr Hs, HS, college coaching creds....guys I got to college and pros......make em throw them greenbacks down!!!!!!!!
I think Butch has something to prove....he wants to show that he can do it....I dont doubt it.....some may not know who he is....but all ya got to do is read the article and see the vids...
everybody knows that TEAM....and those guys would vouch for Butch....look at the stars.....they could easily say to groups at the camps....I was recruited by and played for Butch Davis he knows talent.....and he does!!
It may not happen; I would be disappointed. I met Butch at a clinic...and spoke to him on the sidelines at a VT game....he was very nice....He knows this game!
Posted by: VA Cane | October 26, 2015 at 07:53 PM
Posted by: WWIN | October 26, 2015 at 02:26 PM
Jacksonville state?
Posted by: Bermuda Triangle | October 26, 2015 at 06:56 PM
I believe so... we should win CONVINCINGLY!
Posted by: WWIN | October 26, 2015 at 08:11 PM
NEW BLOG IS UP!
Posted by: SOUP | October 26, 2015 at 08:12 PM
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Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 26, 2015 at 08:14 PM
Thirsty. I worked in a store with one of his great grand daughters ...she use to attend all of the parties ..i got first hand info about his life in Stuart...lol
Posted by: miamicane | October 26, 2015 at 08:14 PM