Any mention of Miami basketball history begins with Rick Barry. He is the unquestioned best player in UM history. He is the only first-team All-American in Miami history and the only player on the NBA’s 50 greatest players list from the U.
While the football team gets most the of the attention, the basketball team has produced many moments of joy for Miami Hurricanes fans. Barry produced eye-popping numbers in his three seasons with the Miami Hurricanes.
The rebirth of Miami basketball has also produced some joyous moments for Hurricanes fans. Under Leonard Hamilton, the U went to three straight NCAA Tournaments from 1999-2001.