Where Does Miami Rank in the Polls For the First time in Three Years

The Miami Hurricanes have entered the rankings for the first time in three season, highlight Jai Lucas and the program.

Feb 10, 2026; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes forward Shelton Henderson (7) dribbles the basketball against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Flipping a program around is one thing, but doing it in a single seasion is remarkable.

That is Jai Lucas, and what he has done with the Miami Hurricanes program has been outstanding.

The Hurricanes are ranked in the AP Top 25 for the first time since Dec. 11, 2023.

Miami finally cracks into the AP poll for the first time this season, coming in at #22@caneshoops ranked in AP poll for the first time since December 11, 2023#GoCanes

— Canes Research (@CanesResearch) March 2, 2026

The Canes currently sit at No. 22 in the country, pushing on then-ranked Louisville, who will be the team's final opponent of the season. However, with the ranking next to their name, the Hurricanes will have to consistently play to the standard set all season.

The Canes are the fourth-highest-ranked team in the ACC. At the top sits No. 1 Duke. Following are No. 13 Virginia and No. 17 North Carolina, whom the Hurricanes have defeated.

The Canes will face SMU in their next outing for the final road game of the season.

AP Top 25

(Ranking, Team, First-Place Votes, Record, Points)

1. Duke (55), 27-2, 1471
2. Arizona (4), 27-2, 1392
3. Michigan, 27-2, 1385
4. UConn, 27-3, 1275
5. Florida, 23-6, 1234
6. Iowa State, 24-5, 1118
7. Houston, 24-5, 1094
8. Michigan State, 24-5, 1055
9. Nebraska, 24-5, 1002
10. Texas Tech, 22-7, 855
11. Illinois, 22-7, 838
12. Gonzaga, 28-3, 752
13. Virginia, 25-4, 731
14. Kansas, 21-8, 722
15. Purdue, 22-7, 712
16. Alabama, 22-7, 657
17. North Carolina, 23-6, 554
18. St. John's, 23-6, 547
19. Miami-Ohio, 29-0, 360
20. Arkansas, 21-8, 333
21. Saint Mary's, 27-4, 304
22. Miami-Florida, 23-6, 153
23. Tennessee, 20-9, 118
24. Vanderbilt, 22-7, 117
25. Saint Louis, 26-3, 103

Others Receiving Votes: BYU 74, Kentucky 47, Louisville 47, Missouri 40, Wisconsin 27, Clemson 16, Utah St. 10, UCF 7, High Point 7, Dayton 5, Villanova 4, Navy 3, NC State 2, TCU 2, Ohio St. 1, Santa Clara 1.

Coaches Poll

(Ranking, Team, First-Place Votes, Record, Points)

1. Duke (28), 27-2, 772
2. Arizona, 27-2, 735
3. Michigan, 27-2, 720
4. UConn, 27-3, 670
5. Florida, 23-6, 639
6. Houston, 24-5, 606
7. Iowa State, 24-5, 574
8. Michigan State, 24-5, 540
9. Nebraska, 25-4, 537
10. Texas Tech, 22-7, 452
11. Illinois, 22-7, 420
12. Gonzaga, 28-3, 419
13. Virginia, 25-4, 407
14. Purdue, 22-7, 371
15. Kansas, 21-8, 363
16. Alabama, 22-7, 338
17. St. John's, 23-6, 295
18. North Carolina, 23-6, 283
19. Arkansas, 21-8, 194
20. Miami-Ohio, 29-0, 175
21. Saint Mary's, 27-4, 126
22. Vanderbilt, 22-7, 93
23. Miami-Florida, 23-6, 74
24. Saint Louis, 26-3, 73
25. Tennessee, 20-9, 57

Schools Dropped Out: No. 20 Louisville; No. 23 BYU.

Others Receiving Votes: BYU 35; Louisville 31; Wisconsin 23; Villanova 17; Missouri 10; Utah State 9; Clemson 8; Kentucky 5; UCF 3; Georgia 1.

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