Squaring off against third-ranked Virginia Saturday afternoon at John Paul Jones Arena, the University of Miami men's basketball team posted one of its best defensive efforts of the season, but it was not enough to take down the Cavaliers in a 56-46 defeat.
The Hurricanes (9-12, 1-8 ACC) were led offensively by Chris Lykes (16 points), while the sophomore guard was joined in double figures by redshirt sophomore forward Sam Waardenburg (10 points) and redshirt senior Zach Johnson (10 points). Senior centerEbuka Izundu finished just shy of a double-double, closing out the afternoon with eight points and a game-high 11 rebounds. As a unit, Miami only turned the ball over a season-tying low seven times, while forcing Virginia to cough the ball up 14 times.
In a defensive clash, the Canes limited the Cavaliers to 42.3 percent (22-of-52) shooting from the field and 35.3 percent (6-of-17) from beyond the arc, while Miami shot 17-of-50 (34 percent) overall and just 4-of-21 (19.0 percent) from 3-point territory. The Cavaliers took advantage on the glass, out-rebounding Miami, 42-24.
Virginia (20-1, 8-1) was led by a trio in double figures, including De'Andre Hunter (14 points), Mamadi Diakite (11 points) and Kyle Guy (10 points).
With Miami trailing by five following the opening 5:46 of action, Waardenburg led the Canes on a personal 7-0 run over the next 3:06 of play, as Miami jumped in front, 11-9. However, Virginia countered with a 9-0 run of its own before entering the locker room maintaining a seven-point lead, 28-21, a lead it would not look back on.
The Hurricanes will return to action on Wednesday when they welcome Notre Dame to the Watsco Center at 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN2.
NEW BLOG IS UP!
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 09:33 PM
If you have not seen manny's presser today.....watch it.
Posted by: raizecane | February 06, 2019 at 08:23 PM
Trying to find a link for that Raize....
Posted by: NativeCane | February 06, 2019 at 09:23 PM
Solar, you kill me my man!!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 06, 2019 at 09:00 PM
Canes win 62-47.....
Posted by: NativeCane | February 06, 2019 at 08:45 PM
Manny gets this recruiting class ranking anxiety stuff much better than a lot of fans.
"I’m not going to sit here and try to beat our chest and say, ‘Hey, our class should be ranked here,’ because to be honest, when we kick off in August, nobody will care. It really doesn’t matter.’’
Posted by: solarcane | February 06, 2019 at 08:35 PM
Posted by: NativeCane | February 06, 2019 at 08:22 PM
Lol yea the Nnouruka is just there to impress the ladies, the Chigozie is wats up.
Posted by: solarcane | February 06, 2019 at 08:28 PM
If you have not seen manny's presser today.....watch it.
Posted by: raizecane | February 06, 2019 at 08:23 PM
Solar a Chigozie beats a cold shower even sans the Nnoruka....
Posted by: NativeCane | February 06, 2019 at 08:22 PM
CANES smoking the Irish 43-30 with 12:23 left.
Posted by: NativeCane | February 06, 2019 at 08:19 PM
Chigozie Nnoruka....
Seriously this sounds like something you relax in after a hella days work.
Posted by: solarcane | February 06, 2019 at 05:39 PM
Manny should have at least 5 ships still stuffed in his back pocket. Still way behind Clemson but closing thanks to portal. Whom ever he goes after hopefully will have multiple years left. Surprised he didn't go after a few Juccos.
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 06, 2019 at 05:25 PM
And plus ratings have to do with the size of the class as well.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 06, 2019 at 03:38 PM
True.
Canes is smaller than most at only 16 players.
Things that make you go hmmmmmm...
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 04:56 PM
Well another ho hum signing day but we always got the waiver wire to get us back up to snuff.
Bottom line, Manny is going to have to win and not choke against these teams who have no business being close to us.
I know the dude realizes this that's reason for the portal patrol. Thank God he does have that for an option or we would be in a world of shyt.
Had all kinds of ships to offer and no high school takers.
Just like always, there's always next year. With the talent we will have 10 wins is attainable.
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 06, 2019 at 04:53 PM
"Louis Hedley seems to be the hot new player."
Yes, definitely. He's already a fan favorite I guess. "Tie me kangaro down sport"!
I'm glad that The New Miami coaching staff identified and signed the best JC punter who was still available for this class. And it is notable that Manny & Co. plucked him out of Australia, via a JC in California. Impressive!
However, before Canes fans go all agog about this new recruit, we need to be mindful of the fact that none of the universities in California - nor any of the other schools out west - offered him a scholarship. I wonder why?
P.S. Don't be suprised if the Miami-hating NCAA investigates his eligibility, because he previousaly played for a "semi-pro" Aussie Rules FB team.
Posted by: nemo2002 | February 06, 2019 at 04:38 PM
Trevor Hill is a huge pick up! We won't even know Jackson is gone!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 06, 2019 at 03:39 PM
86Cane
#17 FSU overall rank.
#27 Virginia Tech overall rank.
#30 Miami overall rank.
Please explain?
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 02:20 PM
If you count our transfers then we would be around #15. And plus ratings have to do with the size of the class as well.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 06, 2019 at 03:38 PM
Thankfully Diaz was able to bring in some really solid grad transfers and Martin, Martell and Bolden are big time guys who will still have multiple years of eligibility left who don’t count in the rankings.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 06, 2019 at 02:36 PM
Agree 100%
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 03:06 PM
Manny on WQAM right now.
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | February 06, 2019 at 02:44 PM
Louis Hedley seems to be the hot new player.
Expect lots of Harvey Korman gifs from Blazing Saddles "That's Hedley"
Personally, I can't wait to see what happens to the first guy who tries to rough the punter. Hedley's 6'4" 215 pounds and jacked and also somewhere in his mid-twenties. God help the 18 year-old who tries to make his bones against Hedley.
Posted by: Old Skool | February 06, 2019 at 02:40 PM
I keep checking back and I'm not seeing a lot of new recruits listed. Are they "flooding" in later, or did "Lucy" yank the football...again?
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | February 06, 2019 at 02:37 PM
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 02:20 PM
Thankfully Diaz was able to bring in some really solid grad transfers and Martin, Martell and Bolden are big time guys who will still have multiple years of eligibility left who don’t count in the rankings.
Otherwise it could have been really ugly.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 06, 2019 at 02:36 PM
#17 FSU overall rank.
#27 Virginia Tech overall rank.
#30 Miami overall rank.
Please explain?
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 02:20 PM
Alabama #1 overall class rank 24 ESPN 300 recruits.
Clemson #10 overall #1 ACC rank 12 ESPN 300 recruits.
Miami #30 overall #4 ACC rank 4 ESPN 300 recruits.
Do the math.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 02:18 PM
Who is GD? And why did he pizz in OGV's Wheaties?
Posted by: Cane Fan in PA | February 06, 2019 at 02:06 PM
Lol.
I own you OCD.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 06, 2019 at 02:06 PM
Actually I watched some of Richt on ESPN after seeing the comment above and he was pretty good. I liked his comments and he was very open and honest.
#RESPECT
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 02:04 PM
Keep gagging GD, today's your 2nd most special gargle day after all!
Just don't bring up the losing men's basketball team because then you'll have to go get your talking points early from Fake Lames and that'll harsh his mellow right now.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | February 06, 2019 at 01:50 PM
Think CMR knew he had to make changes and chose not to, which is why he’ll retired.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 06, 2019 at 01:34 PM
CMR just said on ESPN that coach Kelly (Notre Dame) had to make "changes to get to where he is. Gee, maybe CMR should have taken is own advice.
Posted by: raizecane | February 06, 2019 at 12:56 PM
Lack of self awareness is a bytche.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 01:10 PM
I don't know about that Soup, your complexion could easily be defined as red skin
Posted by: Old Skool | February 06, 2019 at 12:54 PM
I claim discrimination.
I demand censorship of offensive terms.
I need a safe space!
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 01:09 PM
Huge
Manny: Diaz says #Canes have signed Trevon Hill, a defensive end from Virginia Tech
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 06, 2019 at 01:08 PM
https://hurricanesports.com/signingday/football/football/9/
Good link to explore NSD 2019 from UM.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 01:07 PM
CMR just said on ESPN that coach Kelly (Notre Dame) had to make "changes to get to where he is. Gee, maybe CMR should have taken is own advice.
Posted by: raizecane | February 06, 2019 at 12:56 PM
I don't know about that Soup, your complexion could easily be defined as red skin
Posted by: Old Skool | February 06, 2019 at 12:54 PM
Nor have I ever defined my self as "Native American".
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 12:48 PM
Actual Obit for a Saints Fan
"Henry A. Jaume, Sr. Age 65, Passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 1:00 P.M," less than five hours before kickoff, according to his obituary, published online and in The New Orleans Advocate.
He was, it states, "determined not to watch Super Bowl LIII."
Posted by: Old Skool | February 06, 2019 at 12:45 PM
That's a new standard in the meaning of "True Fan"
Posted by: Old Skool | February 06, 2019 at 12:48 PM
Oh, and for the record...I have NEVER worn "blackface".
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 12:47 PM
We just jumped from 34 to 19th in latest ESPN recruiting rankings
Posted by: raizecane | February 06, 2019 at 12:28 PM
I'm just saying.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 12:46 PM
Actual Obit for a Saints Fan
"Henry A. Jaume, Sr. Age 65, Passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 1:00 P.M," less than five hours before kickoff, according to his obituary, published online and in The New Orleans Advocate.
He was, it states, "determined not to watch Super Bowl LIII."
Posted by: Old Skool | February 06, 2019 at 12:45 PM
4-star ATH Mark-Antony Richards commits to Auburn.
Posted by: raizecane | February 06, 2019 at 12:39 PM
Richards picks Auburn.
Posted by: JCane | February 06, 2019 at 12:39 PM
Posted by: solarcane | February 06, 2019 at 11:45 AM
💯
He’s gong to crash harder than a prepubescent Disney channel supporting actor the day after his show gets cancelled.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 06, 2019 at 12:36 PM
.throws up The U and proclaims...The U!"
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 11:56 AM
*********************************************
We just jumped from 34 to 19th in latest ESPN recruiting rankings
Posted by: raizecane | February 06, 2019 at 12:28 PM
Willie, that avatar is both old and moldy.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | February 06, 2019 at 12:25 PM
Takes the stage, clears throat and grabs mic...
"I would like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for my talent, my Mother for her love, my Father for his discipline, all my coaches who helped me and all the teams that recruited me."
"I am announcing that I am choosing...puts on Nebraska hat...puts on UCF hat...puts on FIU hat...puts on Miami hat...throws up The U and proclaims...The U!"
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 11:56 AM
BOOM!!!!! We back baby!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 06, 2019 at 12:18 PM
Not to get political, but the politicians in Virginia really have issues. OK....back to recruiting
When does baby Richards announce?
Posted by: raizecane | February 06, 2019 at 12:01 PM
You ain't kidding! What's wrong with people!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 06, 2019 at 12:17 PM
FIU hat...puts on Miami hat...throws up The U and proclaims...The U!"
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 11:56 AM
WINN's mom told us two weeks ago.
Posted by: solarcane | February 06, 2019 at 12:13 PM
Richt on the addition of quarterbacks Cade Weldon and N’Kosi Perry and how the race will unfold…
“The quarterback position, talking about having two that we’ve signed, one is already here in Cade Weldon and N’Kosi [Perry] on the way - both of these guys are very talented guys. They’re quality quarterbacks that are athletic. Sometimes you have quarterbacks who can run, but they’re a runner who can throw decent. These guys are true quarterbacks who happen to be able to run well, which is a nice dynamic to have. It doesn’t mean you have to have a guy that can run like a deer to be great, because it’s has been happening for years without it. But I do like the fact that they can move. Like you mentioned, Cade is in town and he’ll get a chance to compete this spring. He’ll be in practice, he’ll be in the meetings, he’ll do all those things - he’ll get about as many reps as everyone else on scholarship this spring. It’s a wide open competition. I absolutely don’t have a front runner, in my mind. You would think I would after being here a year, but it’s as wide open as it can possibly be and my guess is it’ll go well into the summer and fall camp before we figure out who it is.”
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 12:08 PM
Not to get political, but the politicians in Virginia really have issues. OK....back to recruiting
When does baby Richards announce?
Posted by: raizecane | February 06, 2019 at 12:01 PM
Takes the stage, clears throat and grabs mic...
"I would like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for my talent, my Mother for her love, my Father for his discipline, all my coaches who helped me and all the teams that recruited me."
"I am announcing that I am choosing...puts on Nebraska hat...puts on UCF hat...puts on FIU hat...puts on Miami hat...throws up The U and proclaims...The U!"
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2019 at 11:56 AM
His bust possibilities are very high imo.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 06, 2019 at 08:47 AM
He is at the perfect school for an immature self centered kid to screw up. After signing day wears off he will be on social media trying to stay in the limelight.
Posted by: solarcane | February 06, 2019 at 11:45 AM
Lol. They don’t even try to hide it anymore:
https://twitter.com/247sports/status/1093179816700985344?s=12
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 06, 2019 at 11:43 AM
State of the U:
3-star DT Jared Harrison-Hunte has signed with #Canes
Posted by: VfB_Cane | February 06, 2019 at 11:32 AM
FR:State of the U
3-star DT Jared Harrison-Hunte has signed with #Canes
Posted by: IraqiCane | February 06, 2019 at 11:31 AM
Wow Georgia outbids Auburn for Pickens! $EC rivals up to their old tricks.
Posted by: Don | February 06, 2019 at 11:25 AM
Well I'll go ahead and say it since signing day is tomorrow and I've been holding it for 2 weeks... my source is his MOM!
Posted by: WWIN | February 05, 2019 at 08:39 PM
So this is why he's been MIA the past two weeks!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 06, 2019 at 12:07 AM
Maybe 😁😂🤣
Posted by: WWIN | February 06, 2019 at 10:23 AM
WWIN,
Getting Williams would be huge. Makes up for the several South Florida CB misses we’ve had so far this year
Posted by: BigWindyCane | February 05, 2019 at 11:17 PM
Got em! And yes!
Posted by: WWIN | February 06, 2019 at 10:22 AM
I talked to a very very very good reliable source 😉 I'd be shocked if it's not us!
Posted by: WWIN | February 05, 2019 at 08:29 PM
Aye
Posted by: WWIN | February 06, 2019 at 10:20 AM
FR:State of the U
BIG WIN! CB CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS SIGNS WITH MIAMI!!!!
Posted by: IraqiCane | February 06, 2019 at 10:19 AM
3-star OT Darius Washington picks FSU over Miami. This was expected.
Posted by: raizecane | February 06, 2019 at 09:55 AM
Agreed. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Posted by: IraqiCane | February 06, 2019 at 09:00 AM
Not upset about Bogle one bit. Kid has been a massive troll and s total flake.
His bust possibilities are very high imo.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 06, 2019 at 08:47 AM
FR:State of the U
4-star DE target Khris Bogle flips from Alabama to Florida.
Posted by: IraqiCane | February 06, 2019 at 08:31 AM
Bogle to the Gators.
Posted by: VfB_Cane | February 06, 2019 at 08:30 AM
FR:State of the U
3-star QB Peyton Matocha has signed with Miami.
Posted by: IraqiCane | February 06, 2019 at 08:26 AM
lol
Posted by: IraqiCane | February 06, 2019 at 08:16 AM
Who is the best high school recruit as a freshman you have seen in your lifetime?
1 Trevor Lawrence
2 Adrian Peterson
3 Herschel Walker
Posted by: Old Skool | February 06, 2019 at 08:16 AM
taps the mic.......is this thing on?
Posted by: raizecane | February 06, 2019 at 08:02 AM
Hedley looks like he already severed a 10-12 year stint and got off for good behavior. :-)
Posted by: raizecane | February 06, 2019 at 07:12 AM
Morning!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | February 06, 2019 at 07:10 AM
Tony go back and tap that pic to expand it, the guy will scare the shyt out of you lol..
Bosher on roids and nitromethane
Posted by: solarcane | February 06, 2019 at 01:26 AM
LOL, Solar...We Dont Need Another Hero...we have our new Mad Max punter!
That guy is the Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla!
Posted by: TonyCane | February 06, 2019 at 01:10 AM
Solar, Bogle is the wheel. All the other players are just the spokes.
Posted by: TonyCane | February 06, 2019 at 01:07 AM
The word from The Herb:
Richards-Auburn
Bogle-Florida
Pickens-Auburn
Emerson-MSU unless Williams changes his mind.
Williams-DA U
Elam-Georgia
Washington-FSU.
Hope I'm very wrong but if I had an upset it would be Elam to us.
Players like Bogle make The Herb puke. The dude is a solid 220 maybe.
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 06, 2019 at 12:09 AM
Well I'll go ahead and say it since signing day is tomorrow and I've been holding it for 2 weeks... my source is his MOM!
Posted by: WWIN | February 05, 2019 at 08:39 PM
So this is why he's been MIA the past two weeks!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 06, 2019 at 12:07 AM
New punter looks like he is straight out of Thunderdome
https://mobile.twitter.com/TomFornelli/status/1092999657498787840/photo/2
Posted by: solarcane | February 06, 2019 at 12:06 AM
Get them where ever. The So. Flo. Kids want to play Dem games, Manny ain't playing. There's more territory besides So. Flo. or Flo. Period.
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 05, 2019 at 11:38 PM
WWIN,
Getting Williams would be huge. Makes up for the several South Florida CB misses we’ve had so far this year
Posted by: BigWindyCane | February 05, 2019 at 11:17 PM
Excellent my man!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 05, 2019 at 08:42 PM
Yes sir!
Posted by: WWIN | February 05, 2019 at 11:05 PM
Sounds like a very reliable source😉
Posted by: BigWindyCane | February 05, 2019 at 10:34 PM
😉😉😉
Posted by: WWIN | February 05, 2019 at 11:04 PM
Awesome news WW!!
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 05, 2019 at 10:01 PM
Yes sir! But we know how fluid recruiting is... everything is adding up so far tho!
Posted by: WWIN | February 05, 2019 at 11:03 PM
Well I'll go ahead and say it since signing day is tomorrow and I've been holding it for 2 weeks... my source is his MOM!
Posted by: WWIN | February 05, 2019 at 08:39 PM
Sounds like a very reliable source😉
Posted by: BigWindyCane | February 05, 2019 at 10:34 PM
Dude!
Posted by: 86Cane | February 05, 2019 at 10:18 PM
Awesome news WW!!
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 05, 2019 at 10:01 PM
Diaz is a genius , puts up a pic of a kangaroo playing rock guitar for the Aussie kicker
Posted by: solarcane | February 05, 2019 at 09:03 PM
Louis Hedley commits to Miami
Posted by: solarcane | February 05, 2019 at 09:00 PM
I talked to a very very very good reliable source 😉 I'd be shocked if it's not us!
Posted by: WWIN | February 05, 2019 at 08:29 PM
Excellent my man!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 05, 2019 at 08:42 PM
Posted by: solarcane | February 05, 2019 at 08:35 PM
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Posted by: WWIN | February 05, 2019 at 08:39 PM
Well I'll go ahead and say it since signing day is tomorrow and I've been holding it for 2 weeks... my source is his MOM!
Posted by: WWIN | February 05, 2019 at 08:39 PM
I talked to a very very very good reliable source 😉 I'd be shocked if it's not us!
Posted by: WWIN | February 05, 2019 at 08:29 Pm
WINN you are a good guy, never take anything soup tells you serious.
Posted by: solarcane | February 05, 2019 at 08:35 PM
WWIN,
No way.
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 05, 2019 at 12:42 AM
There appears to be a good chance on Williams
We'll see.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 05, 2019 at 06:20 AM
I talked to a very very very good reliable source 😉 I'd be shocked if it's not us!
Posted by: WWIN | February 05, 2019 at 08:29 PM
IDK if a list of teams with 5-star busts exists, but if it does I would imagine Miami high on that list. Williams, Wright, Leggett, A. Johnson, Forston, A. Brown, Mc.Means, Youngblood, Armstrong, L. Anderson, Cooper, Howard etc.
The only ones to panned are Duke and Kenny Phillips.
Posted by: UMike | February 05, 2019 at 08:08 PM
Man, Richt joining ESPN
I hope he sticks to recruiting shows.
Can't wait for him to predict what Miami will call on 2nd and 7
Posted by: solarcane | February 05, 2019 at 07:40 PM
Sorta yep,
How bout 5 star Aldarius Johnson, straight into the shyter after his
Freshman year.
Posted by: solarcane | February 05, 2019 at 07:36 PM
Think about it Solar, Willie Williams and the LSU Peach Bowl is when this mess started. That was like 16 years ago.
I'll throw in "I'M A SOLDIER!" for an honorable mention. LOL!
Go 'canes!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | February 05, 2019 at 07:18 PM
Who is the best high school recruit as a freshman you have seen in your lifetime?
1 Trevor Lawrence
2 Adrian Peterson
Posted by: solarcane | February 05, 2019 at 06:14 PM
Sota,
nice call
I just read a 24/7 article on the top 10 overhyped college players of all time,
Miami managed to get mentioned twice.
Most over rated college recruits of all time 24/7 Sports
#3 Bryce Brown
#1 Willie Williams
Posted by: solarcane | February 05, 2019 at 05:57 PM
I’d love Williams and/or Elam
AND, Braun, Phillips and Hill as well
Bogle would be nice but he’s a me first idiot imo;
Posted by: AeroCane | February 05, 2019 at 05:02 PM
Go
Remember Bryce and Arthur Brown and that drama cluster?
Posted by: solarcane | February 05, 2019 at 02:22 PM
Willie Williams is my personal "favorite"! I did chuckle when he was shooting off fire extinguishers on his UF visit, but that whole mess was a Greek tragedy when it was all said and done.
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | February 05, 2019 at 04:59 PM
After the season we had, the way CMR stepped down and the little time Manolo Diaz had to recruit, Anything we get tomorrow will be a bonus.
Posted by: raizecane | February 05, 2019 at 02:34 PM