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Let your UM hoops knowledge slip a bit? Here’s what you need to know heading into the Final Four

The University of Miami, known more for football than basketball, is making its first men’s NCAA Tournament Final Four appearance in school history.

The Hurricanes (29-7) play Connecticut (29-8) at 8:49 p.m. Saturday at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Coach Jim Larrañaga, who, at 73 years old would be the oldest coach to win a national championship, is making his second Final Four appearance. He miraculously took tiny George Mason University to the Final Four in 2006.

However, there’s a lot more to the ‘Canes success this season. Whether you need to brush up a bit or you’re totally clueless, here’s a crash course on UM basketball so you can win friends and influence people.