Moreover, this has always been the plan for Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas. These are the benchmark tests that he has spent the entire offseason talking about, and he is ready for the moment, along with his team.
University of Miami men's basketball fifth-year forward Malik Reneau was named one of 20 candidates for the 2027 Karl Malone Award Watch List, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced.
On paper, it is his team, but the players around him can carry the load as well. It helps that everyone believes in him as the go-to guy, and with those expectations, he will continue to grow and live up to them.