ESPN resident Bracketologist Joe Lunardi has the Miami Hurricanes as the 11th seed in the Midwest against 6th seeded TCU in Des Moines. He has the winner of that game facing the winner third-seeded Michigan State and 14th seed UC Irvine. Jerry Palm of CBS Sports does not have the Canes projected in his 68 team field.
The Miami Hurricanes are trying to make their fourth straight NCAA Tournament for the first time in the history of the Men’s Basketball Program. They played in their third straight NCAA Tournament last season for the second time in school history.