Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has signed a deal to become the head men's basketball coach at Miami, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
An official announcement is expected Thursday morning.
Lucas is expected to leave Duke and join Miami after the conclusion of the regular season, sources told ESPN. The No. 2 Blue Devils are projected to earn a 1-seed in the East Region and are one of the leading contenders to win the national championship.
Lucas, 36, has played a key role in building Duke's 27-3 team. He helped head coach Jon Scheyer land the nation's top recruiting class in 2024, led by No.