What happened: Lucas was hired in 2025 on a five-year contract. In his debut season, the Hurricanes beat Missouri 80-66 before Purdue ended their run in the second round, 79-69.
Why it matters: The agreement gives Miami continuity after one of college basketball's sharpest one-year turnarounds. Lucas's 24 regular-season victories matched a program record.
By the numbers: Miami improved from 7-24 in 2024-25 to 26-9 under Lucas, a 19-win gain that tied the NCAA record for a single-season turnaround.
What to watch: Attention shifts to how Lucas follows the turnaround in 2026-27 under the new agreement.