Jan 25, 2016; Coral Gables, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Sheldon McClellan (10) dunks the ball as Duke Blue Devils guard Grayson Allen (3) looks on during the second half at BankUnited Center. Miami won 80-69. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
What makes a college basketball program elite?
Is it five-star commits? Is it wins and losses or an avid fan base? Is it an expectation of greatness?
The past seven days for the Miami Hurricanes encompassed all of those characteristics and more and despite the program having individual dips into the realm of elite programs over the past decade, they now look ready to fully dive in.