The Hurricanes will enter the 2017-18 season with higher expectations than last year. ESPN ranked the incoming class 10th overall. The highest ranking a Miami squad has ever received. Head coach Jim Larranaga has plenty of young talent in this freshman class. Each member of this class has an opportunity to contribute to the team. ‘Canes fans be sure to become familiar with their names: guard Lonnie Walker IV, guard Chris Lykes, forward Sam Waardenburg and forward Deng Gak.
Lonnie Walker
Height/Weight: 6-4, 192 LBS
Hometown: Reading, PA (Reading HS)
247Sports Composite Rating: Five-star
All-American Lonnie Walker was sidelined with a meniscus injury, but will be ready to go for the season opener.