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University of Miami Men’s Basketball Clips 2016-17 2011-16 highlights on last 35 pages UM’s Brown quickly learning ropes of college game South Florida Sun Sentinel “I think there are two things that I Brown’s mother, Roberta, had hoped her Christy Cabrera Chirinos think about that clearly outweigh his son wouldn’t learn of his uncle’s death Jan. 20, 2017 athleticism in my mind,” Larrañaga said. until after he completed the two finals he “One is his genuine enthusiasm for life. was set to take that day, but the freshman The idea of being a two-sport star He has a great personality, he’s fun to knew something had happened when he remains intriguing, even at this point in be around and he enjoys being with woke up the morning of Dec. 6 and saw his career. his teammates. The second thing, and countless missed calls from siblings on he may have learned this playing all his phone. In his short time at Miami, Bruce Brown those sports, is that he’s a tremendous has already emerged as one of the competitor. When you take those two When he later learned of his uncle’s standouts on the Hurricanes men’s characteristics and give him the God- death, it didn’t take him long to decide basketball team. But he’s not far removed given athletic ability that he has, that’s he would still play in Miami’s game from catching passes on the football what really makes him very special.” against South Carolina State that night. field, and after a few conversations with He wanted to take the court in his uncle’s some Miami football players, he thinks he As well as Brown’s adapted to the college honor. can still hold his own on the gridiron. game so far, things are about to get tougher. Larrañaga and the Hurricanes asked “They’ve talked a little bit of smack, so Brown if they could all play for Dillard I’ve been wanting to get out there,” the Saturday, the Hurricanes will travel that night. It was a gesture that touched 6-foot-5, 190-pound freshman said with to No. 18 Duke (14-4, 2-3), where the Brown, who went on to post just the a laugh. “It’s been tempting to think freshman – who has started 13 of Miami’s second triple-double in program history about, but I don’t think I will.” 17 games and is averaging 10.9 points – that night. will get his first chance to play at one of It’s hard to fault Brown — who grew up college basketball’s most iconic venues, He finished with 11 points, 11 rebounds playing both sports — for wondering Cameron Indoor Arena. and 10 assists in Miami’s 82-46 win. And about the possibilities. while he fought back tears as he walked After that, the Hurricanes – who have off the court, back in the quiet of his Jimmy Graham and Erik Swoope have dropped three of their first five conference dorm room, Brown was emotional. already proven Hurricanes basketball games – have matchups looming against players can find success in football, both Boston College, No. 9 North Carolina and His teammates, meanwhile, were just moving on to NFL careers after their No. 10 Florida State. happy they were able to help the young years at Miami. For now, though, Brown player they had already accepted as part says he’s eager to continue to developing But the chance to play in games like of their family. on the court and becoming the kind of those and doing his part to help make player the Hurricanes need as they push the Hurricanes (12-5, 2-3) a consistent “That was a very special thing that we deeper into conference play. contender in the ACC is part of what were a part of,” senior Davon Reed said. made Miami an attractive option for “You could see he wanted to play that That said, Brown’s athleticism has Brown. game for his uncle and Coach L wanted it already paid dividends for him and the as well. And we as a team, said we were Hurricanes. “That’s what I wanted, to help build going to go out there for him. He was so something,” the former five-starfocused and passionate that night. It was The guard has already worked his way prospect said. “I think I’m one of the special for all of us.” into Miami’s starting lineup and regularly top recruits to ever come here and that elicits cheers from Hurricanes fans at the played a part in it. And just Coach L, he’s Watsco Center with his dunks and his been to the Final Four, he’s won games. ability to get to the rim for rebounds. I didn’t want to come to college and not win. I love winning.” More than that, though, Miami coach Jim Larrañaga says it is Brown’s personality Earlier this season, that respect for and work ethic that have made his Larrañaga and his own drive helped transition to college basketball easier. Brown navigate the emotional day he learned that his beloved uncle, Edward Dillard, had died. Basketball team aiming for another upset at Duke Miami Herald be missing co-captain Amile Jefferson, success,” Larrañaga said. “You’re not Michelle Kaufman whom Capel described as “day-to-day” playing against the Cameron Crazies. Jan. 20, 2017 with a bone bruise in his right foot. They add to the environment, but what makes Duke so good is they’ve got the Once upon a time, a trip to Cameron The Blue Devils are led by Grayson Allen winningest coach in college basketball Indoor Stadium to play Duke would have and Luke Kennard. Allen has been the history. They have nine McDonald’s All- seemed an overwhelming challenge for subject of national scrutiny — and the Americans and a very enthusiastic crowd the University of Miami men’s basketball target of taunting by opposing fans that supports that great cast.” team. That changed the moment Jim — after tripping three opponents in Larrañaga became coach. the past year and serving a one-game SATURDAY: UM MEN AT NO. 18 DUKE suspension. When/where: 8:15 p.m.; Cameron Indoor Since he was hired in 2011, the Hurricanes Stadium, Durham, N.C. have beaten the Blue Devils four out UM is 12-5 overall and 2-3 in the ACC. of six times, three times by double The Hurricanes have been inconsistent, TV/radio: ESPN; WQAM 560. digits. Two years ago, the Canes went which is to be expected considering to Durham and shocked the eventual three freshmen are playing significant Records: UM 12-5, 2-3 ACC; Duke 14-4, national champions with a 90-74 victory. minutes. After holding Pittsburgh to 46 2-3. Last season, Miami won 80-69 with the points, they lost 96-79 at Wake Forest help of 21 points from Sheldon McClellan on Wednesday night. There are no UM Scouting report: The Blue Devils are and 11 assists by Angel Rodriguez — more players in the top five of any ACC category, coming off back-to-back losses to Florida than the entire Duke team. but as a team UM is ranked second in the State and Louisville. Miami is coming off conference and 12th nationally with 61.5 a 96-79 loss at Wake Forest. … UM beat UM hopes to win for a third year in a row points allowed. Duke 80-69 last season, but the Canes as the Canes head into Cameron for a were No. 15 in the nation at the time and Saturday night ESPN game. “My coaching staff has been delivering were very experienced. the message of how important defense They’re facing an 18th-ranked Duke team is to winning, and our players have that’s coming off back-to-back losses been very receptive,” Larrañaga said to Florida State and Louisville. The Blue on Monday. “There’s no question our Devils are 14-4 overall and 2-3 in the two seniors [forward Kamari Murphy Atlantic Coast Conference, the first time and guard Davon Reed] have been just since 2007 they’re below .500 in the absolutely terrific at the defensive end of conference through five games. the floor.” “We’re coming off of two straight losses Reed leads UM in scoring at 15.2 points to two very good teams on the road in per game and had 14 against Duke last hostile environments against a very season. Ja’Quan Newton is averaging good Florida State team and a very 14.7 points and also had a big game good Louisville team,” said acting coach against Duke last time with 15 points, five Jeff Capel, who is filling in for Mike rebounds and five assists. Krzyzewski following his back surgery. “I think we’ve done some things to get Larrañaga said there is no way to prepare better. It hasn’t equated in wins, but it’s his freshmen for their first visit to part of the process of growing as a team. Cameron, but more important than the We have to do a lot more.” building are the people inside. Coach K will not be back in time for “Cameron Indoor Stadium is a legendary Saturday’s game, and Duke might also arena, but a lot of it has to do with Walker accepts McDonald’s All American Game jersey USA Today HS Sports that I’m just as good as any other player Josh Barnett in the country and that I’m tough and Jan.