Junior forward Dwayne Collins scored 18 of his 24 points during the second half and during one span made 12 in a row, while shooting 16 free throws and grabbing nine rebounds to lead the Canes to an 85-69 victory.

Miami is unable to protect a 15 point half time lead, as they let Ohio State slip by.

The No. 2 Connecticut Huskies were just too big for the No. 16 Miami Hurricanes, literally. 7 foot 3 inch All-American Hasheem Thabeet dominated the Hurricanes in the paint finishing with 19 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocks, as the Huskies defeated the Canes, 76-63 in the second round of the Paradise Jam.

The No. 16 Miami Hurricanes look to do some early season damage, as they face off against a formidable pool at the Paradise Jam tournament.

Hurricanes open season with a dominating 96-60 win over Florida Southern.

Hurricanes will look to build on last season’s success and push themselves back into the NCAA Tournament.

The Hurricanes men’s basketball team finds itself ranked No. 16 in the preseason ESPN/USA Today Poll, after coming off a strong 2007-2008 season.

A look at the upcoming 2008-2009 men’s basketball schedule.

Baseball to hold open tryouts; 13 signed in baseball recruiting class; new associate soccer coach; women’s tennis signs four new players; ESPNU to broadcast three more Canes basketball games