Hurricane Hoopsters Hold Out Hope

Freshman guard Lonnie Walker IV scored a team-high 16 points to pace the University of Miami men's basketball team to a 69-57 win over Pittsburgh Wednesday night at the Watsco Center. 

Walker's 16-point output marked the sixth straight game he has scored in double figures and the 10th time he has done so this year. 

Joining Walker in double figures was freshman Chris Lykes, sophomore Dewan Huell and junior Anthony Lawrence II, as they finished with 13, 11 and 10 points respectively.

Lawrence also chipped in with 10 rebounds to record his first career double-double. Lykes also starred running the point for the Hurricanes, as he dished out five assists to tie a career-best. 

As a team, the Hurricanes held a commanding 39-24 advantage on the boards and held a 32-24 edge in points in the paint. 

With the win, Miami improved to 16-5 overall and 8-1 at home. 

The Hurricanes took command early in the first half, as it led by double-digits for nearly half of the opening 20 minutes and never trailed. Miami took a 34-25 lead into the break. Sophomore DJ Vasiljevic led all Hurricane scorers with eight points, connecting on a pair 3-pointers. 

Miami came out of the locker room and continued their strong play by opening up a 13-point lead with just under 16 minutes to go in the game. 

The Panthers responded in a big way as they went on a 14-0 run and held the Hurricanes without a field goal for over six minutes to take a 44-43 advantage with 10:43 to go in the game. Pitt's one-point advantage was their first lead of the game. 

The Hurricanes stopped the Panthers run thanks to seven straight points from Walker, who connected on a pair of free throws, a layup and a deep 3-pointer to give Miami a comfortable 50-44 lead with 9:15 to go. 

Miami's defense tightened over the next six and half minutes, as the Hurricanes held Pitt to just a pair of field goals and opened up a 14-point advantage with 2:34 to go in the game. 

Miami returns to action on Saturday (Feb. 3), as it heads to Blacksburg, Va., to take on Virginia Tech. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m.

Comments

[Go Canes!!]

12% more politics

[Terrance Sullivan]

Boom Baby. Go Canes! Beat VT!

[86Cane]

Don't worry Epi, I know you are really concerned about it, but "The Memo" is going to come out in due time. Then we will see and learn and know what really happened. It's all good, we got this.

#12%MorePolitics

[UMike]

Guess I checked in at the wrong time... Again.

[1mg of Epi]

Older.

Posted by: Go Canes!! | January 31, 2018 at 09:01 PM

I’m with u bud.

[1mg of Epi]

worry Epi, I know you are really concerned about it, but "The Memo" is going to come out in due time. Then we will see and learn and know what really happened. It's all good, we got this.

#12%MorePolitics

Posted by: 86Cane | January 31, 2018 at 09:55 PM

We know what really happened. And I don’t think Anybodyll be surprised when the name terry porter comes out.

[86Cane]

Guess I checked in at the wrong time... Again.

Posted by: UMike | January 31, 2018 at 10:19 PM

Yes you did.

And the next time will be the wrong time again.

So no need to "check in".

Have a great life and GO CANES!

[Go Canes!!]

I for one miss you UMike.

Don’t listen to the crabby owner of this place.

[86Cane]

I miss the OLD UMike too.

But to come around once every three months just to complain is not going to help anyone now is it?

[Go Canes!!]

But to come around once every three months just to complain is not going to help anyone now is it?

Posted by: 86Cane | January 31, 2018 at 11:00 PM

It always seems to work for you.

[86Cane]

It always seems to work for you.

Posted by: Go Canes!! | January 31, 2018 at 11:12 PM

No, wrong again cheese head. I am here every day and post comments and articles for others to comment on. UMike used to contribute GREATLY and we appreciated him immensely but now he is a just another detriment like Epi.

[1mg of Epi]

GREATLY and we appreciated him immensely but now he is a just another detriment like Epi.

Posted by: 86Cane | January 31, 2018 at 11:18 PM

That’s it. I want a refund.

[UMike]

Guess I checked in at the wrong time... Again.

Posted by: UMike | January 31, 2018 at 10:19 PM

Yes you did.

And the next time will be the wrong time again.

So no need to "check in".

Have a great life and GO CANES!

Posted by: 86Cane | January 31, 2018 at 10:47 PM

You're right, you have a great life too bud. GO CANES!!

[raizecane]

I thought we were skipping 2018.....Am I wrong?

[86Cane]

You're right, you have a great life too bud. GO CANES!!

Posted by: UMike | February 01, 2018 at 06:53 AM

Be well and be blessed.

See you in Atlanta for the GT game. Please check in with us then to help coordinate the event. Thanks!

[86Cane]

I thought we were skipping 2018.....Am I wrong?

Posted by: raizecane | February 01, 2018 at 07:09 AM

Well I did not renew my season tickets by yesterday's deadline so yeah, I guess we are skipping 2018?

[RCCF]

And there’s been a big change in fortunes among the three Power 5 schools in the state.

Florida’s class never ranked outside the top five of the class rankings during Urban Meyer’s final five seasons in Gainesville, and he landed the top overall class in 2006 and 2010. The quality dropped slightly under Will Muschamp, who averaged the sixth-rated class. Then the Gators failed to crack the top 10 in three seasons under Jim McElwain, and Dan Mullen’s first class currently ranks 18th.

That drop-off led to Florida State taking over the state under Jimbo Fisher. The Seminoles had the top overall class in 2011 and 2016, and ranked among the top 10 classes in each of his eight seasons in Tallahassee. But with Fisher off to Texas A&M, Willie Taggart is playing catch-up and Florida State’s class currently ranks 30th.

That opens the door for Miami, which currently has the No. 7 class in the country. That would be tied for the Hurricanes' second-highest ranking in 13 years of ESPN Recruiting, trailing only their 2008 class, which was tops in the country.

The Hurricanes have been dominating the state, gaining commitments from 10 of the 60 ESPN 300 players from Florida. Miami is in line to land the most ESPN 300 recruits from Florida for the second time in three seasons under Mark Richt.

In fact, the Hurricanes have twice as many ESPN 300 commitments from Florida as the Gators and Seminoles combined. Florida State currently has only two such commitments; eight schools, including six from out of state, have more than that.

http://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/140423/inside-the-numbers-is-the-tide-turning-in-florida-recruiting

- Guess that guy named Mike Rumph has Nothing to do with these numbers and Nothing to do with the production level

- Funny Everyone is praising the Crootin' trail for the U, but the Fans see otherwise... Sure, I agree w/the Article from yesterday stating that we should go after Every DL in state Period! Kool needs to focus more on Development than Crootin'..

[BigWindyCane1]

Kool needs to focus more on Development than Crootin'..

Posted by: RCCF | February 01, 2018 at 09:10 AM

Good article. The Canes need to continue to press for the advantage in recruiting Florida. There are plenty of recruits to go around, but recruits love to gravitate toward success, and the Canes are the most successful program. Although I think Taggert and Mullins will turn things around, I am not sure if they will catch up to the Canes any time soon.

[Go Canes!!]

Overall 2018 has looked like a very weak class for interior linemen and even DEs in South Florida or even Florida overall

There doesn't appear to be a Jackson, Garvin or Ford down here that got away to anywhere else or am I missing something?

[RCCF]

In State DLUnsigned/Uncommitted aka the Too Late Wish List

In Order of Stars and Notoriety

Andrew Chatfield - DE - Holds Miami Offer
Malcolm Lamar - DT - Holds Miami Offer
Jonathan King - DE - Holds Miami Offer
Josh Walker - DT - Doesn't Hold Miami Offer

Out of State (GA) DLUnsigned/Uncommitted aka the Too Late Wish List

In Order of Stars and Notoriety

Quin Williams - OLB - Doesn't Hold Miami Offer
Jamarcus Chatman - DE - Holds Miami Offer
Caleb Tannor - DE - Doesn't Hold Miami Offer
John Mincey - DT - Doesn't Hold Miami Offer

[RCCF]

Whoever hacked me and wrote that bogus crap about me being a racist on the last blog is a True Piece of Shit!!

[RCCF]

Out of State (GA) DLUnsigned/Uncommitted aka the Too Late Wish List In Order of Stars and Notoriety Quin Williams - OLB - Doesn't Hold Miami Offer Jamarcus Chatman - DE - Holds Miami Offer Caleb Tannor - DE - Doesn't Hold Miami Offer John Mincey - DT - Doesn't Hold Miami Offer
Toggle Commented yesterday on Hurricane Hardballers Ranked #24 at Canespace
In State DLUnsigned/Uncommitted aka the Too Late Wish List In Order of Stars and Notoriety Andrew Chatfield - DE - Holds Miami Offer Malcolm Lamar - DT - Holds Miami Offer Jonathan King - DE - Holds Miami Offer Josh Walker - DT - Doesn't Hold Miami Offer
Toggle Commented yesterday on Hurricane Hardballers Ranked #24 at Canespace
https://www.stateoftheu.com/2018/1/31/16943214/miami-hurricanes-recruiting-radar-defensive-linemen-nesta-silvera-andrew-chatfield-keondre-coburn Posted by: Herbieibis | January 31, 2018 at 03:38 PM I was just about to post it too...and I agree w/the Article
Toggle Commented yesterday on Hurricane Hardballers Ranked #24 at Canespace
I am not a racist but based on my comments it appears that I may have racist tendencies.
Toggle Commented yesterday on Hurricane Hardballers Ranked #24 at Canespace
Im gonna say this 1 last time and maybe it will resonate with some of U.. Mike Rumph is Good Enough ... whether those 2 come or not is not a slight on Rumph's skills at all... how do you guys and gals do this math anyway? so in your math class coach Kool SUCKS because we can't get a DL to save our lives.. Pretty Dumb when you think about it huh? Please save your thumb muscles disrespecting coaches when you don't have the slightest clue what he is doing nor what he has done... Lastly, I guess nobody sees it funny that the word/name "Bully" always comes up when describing Nesta Silvera... he is the Leader of that Crew and if he says they go to the U and build the city guess what they are gonna do? U sell those boys on the Turnover Chain and the chance to be the reason the City is back on the map.. They don't take that then we are good Anyway.. CANES DON'T BEG... 12%
Toggle Commented 2 days ago on Hurricane Hardballers Ranked #24 at

- I wrote about Jane Elliot, I Never said nor would I say " I am a Racist" and as a loyal Blogger I demand that this be found and fixed!

[Go Canes!!]

Dude you accidently included someone else's comment from the article you cut and paste.

Relax.

[His Royal Dudeness]

Posted by: RCCF | February 01, 2018 at 10:08 AM

Jane Elliot's "experiment" and her views are both informative and deeply troubling. The sad thing is that she only uses her "research" to white shame, rather than proving an overall point about racism.

[RCCF]

Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 01, 2018 at 10:13 AM

Look you imbecile, I included it because my original post was deleted and to show where it was AssWipe!!

Please font elsewhere, you aren't even important enough to warrant a response from me.

[RCCF]

Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | February 01, 2018 at 10:27 AM

Totally Agree... Shaming on Any End is Terrible

[RCCF]

and furthermore those are all my post from my RCCF (go blue) you wouldn't know anything about that since you obviously aren't one to follow the rules of the blog but yet always have something to say as if you matter.

[1mg of Epi]

as a loyal Blogger I demand that this be found and fixed!

Posted by: RCCF | February 01, 2018 at 10:08 AM

Listen man, nobody is irreparably broken. Not even a racist. Just spend some time working on yourself, and maybe you’ll end up a better person for it.

[Go Canes!!]

Honestly dude, calm yourself down.

You're on here arguing with yourself and demanding things no one on earth cares about.

You sound like an annoyed 13 year old girl having a social media fight with a frenemy.

[His Royal Dudeness]

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | February 01, 2018 at 10:50 AM

Now Im triggered. Hitler is irreparably broken, the fact that you think hes not proves you are a racist. Now go put your hood on somewhere else.

[Go Canes!!]

This whole thing needs to stop.

Please.

If anything has been proven on here time and time again is that all of us are good people. Different sides of the fence on a lot of things, but no one here is a bad person, or even less a racist.

Time to move on.

[Go Canes!!]

I suggest we make fun of Soup lnstead.

Always more fun

[1mg of Epi]

I suggest we make fun of Soup lnstead.

Always more fun

Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 01, 2018 at 11:11 AM

I have absolutely no idea what’s going on here. I just took the opportunity to be a douche.

What did rccf post

[1mg of Epi]

AM

Now Im triggered. Hitler is irreparably broken, the fact that you think hes not proves you are a racist. Now go put your hood on somewhere else.

Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | February 01, 2018 at 11:01 AM

Triggered huh? I guess u did nazi that coming.

[His Royal Dudeness]

SOUP is just a crotchity old man now.

Getofmylawnspace

Golden broke him.

[RCCF]

Like I said my account has been hacked and I don't give a hell if you care or not, it was hacked here so I will address it here...

[RCCF]

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | February 01, 2018 at 10:50 AM

I'm not a racist, nor did I even type that sentence. But again mysteriously what I did type is deleted and what whoever deleted wants to be up is up.

[His Royal Dudeness]

Posted by: RCCF | February 01, 2018 at 12:02 PM

Relax, people are just f*cking with you.

[Go Canes!!]

https://i.makeagif.com/media/5-30-2015/WY5-Nk.gif

[RCCF]

Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | February 01, 2018 at 12:48 PM

Horrible way to do so especially in a place I hold with high regards..
That is my point.

[RCCF]

http://www.espn.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/on-the-trail/insider/post?id=81709

Looking Good for the Weekend!!

[His Royal Dudeness]

Posted by: RCCF | February 01, 2018 at 12:56 PM

Meh. It is what it is now. No one is taking themselves as seriously anymore. Its kind of a good thing.

[RCCF]

I have thought now for weeks that they are a package deal and they only went on those visits because they could. Nesta is their leader, and he told them a while ago they would all go to the U and make a Huge Deal about it on signing day.. I think its gonna be some real magic happening on Wednesday.

[1mg of Epi]

nor did I even type that sentence. But again mysteriously what I did type is deleted and what whoever deleted wants to be up is up.

Posted by: RCCF | February 01, 2018 at

This sentence???
I am not a racist but based on my comments it appears that I may have racist tendencies.

If this is what Your pissed about, don’t be. I read it last night, after whatever it referred to had been deleted. It sounds like u were joking about something.

No reason to be upset.

[1mg of Epi]

people. Different sides of the fence on a lot of things, but no one here is a bad person, or even less a racist.

Time to move on.

Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 01, 2018 at 11:04 AM

Soup is not a good person

[Go Canes!!]

American Heritage five-star cornerbackPatrick Surtain Jr.will pick between four schools onNational Signing Day.

“I narrowed it down and I’m getting closer to making my decision,” Surtain Jr. told 247Sports on Thursday.

The finalists?

LSU, Miami, Clemson and Alabama.

The Tigers sent defensive coordinatorDave Arandaand defensive backs coachCorey Raymondto Surtain Jr.’s school early Thursday morning.Ed Orgeronwill join the two later in the day when they meet with the family.

“It means a lot just for them to be here on the in-home visit. I’m very comfortable with them. I have been going there since my freshman year. The comfortability level is high. I feel like they have a great chance.”

Miami head coachMark Richt, cornerbacks coachMike Rumphand the rest of the Hurricanes defensive staff sat down with Surtain Jr. and his parents on Wednesday. The U.S. Army All-American says there’s a number of reasons why UM remains in the mix to land his signature.

“Just the spirit they that have and how they are changing the program there. Coach Richt is doing a great job. His plan for me, I love that plan. I have that relationship with Coach Rumph also. He just said that I could make a big impact just by coming it would probably help bring The U back.”

Surtain Jr. was also impressed with how Coach Richt explained hisrelationship with his players.

"He's great coach. He told me a lot of things that I didn’t know about him as far as his spirit level with the players and what he does for them.”

Thesenior will spend theupcomingweekend in Coral Gables on an official visit.

“I need to see more of the school and more of the environment around the campus because I have only really been in the football facilities,” he said when asked what he’s looking forward to on the trip.

Before Surtain Jr. makes the short drive down I-95 he will meet with coaches from both Alabama and Clemson.

“They stand pretty high," Surtain Jr. said of the Crimson Tide. "They have a great team and a great plan for me.They are telling me basically that I have a great opportunity there because they are losing 6 DBs. They are saying that I could come in and play a great role and contribute to helping them win a championship.”

Surtain Jr. was at one time beingrecruited byDerrick Ansleyto Alabama. When asked if Ansley'sdecision to leave Tuscaloosa for the Oakland Raiders will play afactor in hisdecision, he said that not much has changed.

“At first it did, but I know the new DB coach and I sort of have a good relationship with him.”

Which is also the case when it comes to Clemson'sDabo Swinney.

Surtain Jr. was in Death Valley last weekend with mom. He said that the Tigers made it clear that he's wanted.

“I haven’t been there much, but just being there you can tell that Coach Swinney is obviously doing a great job over there and I respect him for what he’s doing over there because it’s a little bit different how he develops his player.”

Surtain Jr. isn't sure whenhe will sit down and make a final decision with his parents, but noted that he has yet to tell anyprogram where he's going.

“Whatever school I feel comfortable playing at and whatever school feels like a family atmosphere – that's where I'm going”

Surtain Jr. (6-1.5, 199) is ranked by 247Sports as the nation's No. 1 cornerback this cycle.

[DallasTX Cane]

Triggered huh? I guess u did nazi that coming.

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | February 01, 2018 at 11:16 AM

This is why I read. Well played Sir.

[1mg of Epi]

hatever school I feel comfortable playing at and whatever school feels like a family atmosphere – that's where I'm going”

Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 01, 2018 at 02:00 PM

Family atmosphere eh?

We back?

[1mg of Epi]

I guess u did nazi that coming.

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | February 01, 2018 at 11:16 AM

This is why I read. Well played Sir.

Posted by: DallasTX Cane | February 01, 2018 at 02:11 PM

Wasn’t gonna post that, that kinda stuff Is a little outta mein kompfort zone.

[Go Canes!!]

Staggering number:

The SEC announces $596.9 million of total revenue distribution for 2016-17 fiscal year - $40.9 million per school.