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Five burning questions Women’s team looks to shock ACC foes Men’s Haith brings top talent Solid roster Scott knows about playing tough heading into 2009-2010 season on the horizon opponents in high school. He played packed with skill for a great New York program at Rice The back court will be BY LELAN LEDOUX High School. In his senior year Scott BY JUSTIN ANTWEIL Well-rounded, the strength of Miami. On the SENIOR SPORTS WRITER won the state championship and the SPORTS EDITOR confident team wing, seniors James Dews and MVP. Are you foaming at the mouth over Hurricanes basketball? The women’s basketball team Adrian Thomas will lead the He was snubbed from the McDon- has talented athletes. Now it’s time BY LELAN LEDOUX charge. Both are the best return- ald’s All-American game, something Last year the men’s basketball team advanced to the second round for the squad to have success on the SENIOR SPORTS WRITER ing three-point shooters. he was disappointed about. of the NIT Tournament. Two years ago the Hurricanes came out of court. Redshirt sophomore Mal- The 6’3” smooth guard will back nowhere and made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, This may be the year the team With superstar Jack Mc- colm Grant will take over as up point guard Malcolm Grant and their first appearance in the field of 64 since 2002. Where will the has been waiting for. The Canes and Clinton, one of the greatest point guard and there has been see a lot of playing time according to Canes go this year under fifth-year head coach Frank Haith? They have fifth-year head coach Katie Meier players ever to touch the hard plenty of hype around him since Haith. an easy non-conference schedule, yet have a young nucleus with a few have their sights set on the postsea- wood for the Hurricanes, gone, transferring from Villanova. He Very effective on offense, Scott key veterans sprinkled in. Haith believes this team is capable of being son after bringing in another skilled the 2009-2010 Miami Hurri- will add a versatile style of play looks forward to getting on the hard- in the top half of the ACC. In order to do so there are five key ques- and talented recruiting class to go canes will look to fill the void for the Canes as he can create ware and displaying his talents. tions that loom heading into the start of the 2009-2010 season. along with seven returning play- of the two-time first-team All- his own shot and set up shots “I’m definitely excited about the ers including sophomores Shenise ACC selection and get back to for his teammates. season,” Scott said. “I have a little chip Johnson and Riquna Williams. the NCAA Tournament they Look for sophomore De- on my shoulder; I believe that I’ve been Do the Hurricanes have a true facilitator? “Every year, I come out here reached two years ago. Quan Jones to improve on last overlooked so I’ve got a lot of things to 5 and I’m excited, energetic and con- Sixth year head coach season both offensively and de- prove. I hate to lose so I’d love to win Yes. Redshirt sophomore Malcolm Grant is the most fident,” Meier said. “I think the dif- Frank Haith believes his team fensively. every game we ever play.” vocal leader the Canes have seen. He can orchestrate the offense ference this year is I really do feel can re-emerge and off Off the bench, much will Guard Garrius Adams, a versatile and get teammates in rhythm shots. Last year everyone would be in like we have a roster full of ACC a disappointing 7-9 record last be expected from freshmen Du- scorer, averaged 21.8 per game as a se- awe of Jack McClinton’s ability to dominate and take over a game. talent, a good solid eight, nine rota- season in the Atlantic Coast rand Scott and Garrius Adams. nior and broke a school record in career This year MG3 will look to create open shots and run the floor. tion of ACC players.” Conference. This year the Haith expects both to come in points. Miami will need him to contrib- Last season the orange and Canes are predicted to finish and contribute right away. ute right away on the offensive end. green finished 13-17 and finished 10th in the ACC preseason me- Dews likes the depth in Adams will be the biggest guard the 2-12 in the ACC. Meier has em- dia poll. this year’s team. Canes have, standing at 6’6” and will Is freshman guard Durand Scott going to live phasized the whole off season how “We are excited for anoth- “I feel like we have a deep- be able to score on the smaller guards. up to the hype? important the ACC is because it er season. Our goal is to be in er team this year,” he said. “I Haith said Adams is further along than 4 is known as the best conference in the top half [in the ACC],” he feel like we’re capable of having expected. We have seen a lot of players struggle in their first year with the Canes. women’s basketball. She also said said. “Our goal is to play in the three to four players in double Adams feels the incoming fresh- Scott is the highest rated player ever recruited at Miami by Frank Haith. He that if the Hurricanes improve in NCAA Tournament – as it has figures. So this year is going to men have the right mindset. had offers from Connecticut and Pittsburgh but chose to come to the U to conference play, they will have a been every year. Do I think we be a pretty good year for us.” “We just want to play as hard as we build a program instead of be another member of a dynasty. Scott must not have a team that could do that? ALEX BROADWELL // THE MIAMI HURRICANE shot at postseason play. In the front court senior can because that’s all we can do to be a let the pressure and expectations affect him mentally. Absolutely. I think this team tal- FIVE-STAR RECRUIT: Freshman point guard Durand Scott, interviewed “This season is all about how FILE PHOTO // Alex Broadwell forward Dwayne Collins will ent-wise is very capable of get- during Media Day, is the highest-ranked recruit Miami has brought in. better team,” he said. “We just want to we do in the ACC. That’s it,” Meier HOOP THERE IT IS: Sophomore forward Shenise Johnson pulls lead the way. Last year, Col- do whatever we can as freshmen to step said. “We tried to put together a up for a jump shot against Boston College last season. ting to that point and a lot will lins was second on the team in in and take our roles.” non-conference schedule to get be determined between now points with 10.6 per game and year. Guard Antoine Allen is a strong Will DeQuan Will the real more wins in the ACC. That’s all and when we get to league play led the Canes with 7.3 rebounds. High hopes for new leadership, teamwork and how to Since Haith has been at Miami, he perimeter shooter and is very aggres- Jones develop Dwayne Collins we talk about in the huddles.” in developing our young kids.” Collins needs to go hard every has never had a more talented recruit- 3 2 win.” sive. Given the opportunity, Allen a jump shot? please stand up? The Hurricanes’ backcourt STAR WATCH: Haith has already estab- single night for Miami to be in recruiting class Added to the team was Mc- ing class than this past off season. The could create a spark for the Canes. may be one of the best in the con- SHENISE JOHNSON lished this team will be different the top half of the ACC. Donald’s All-American Morgan BY LELAN LEDOUX Canes brought in four highly prized In the frontcourt, Donnavan Kirk Everyone is still marvel- The story of Collins’ career ference. Johnson was the only - 2008 MCDONALD'S ALL- from the two previous years. Next to Collins, the Canes AMERICAN Stroman. She led her team to four SENIOR SPORTS WRITER student athletes. will look to help out the Canes on the ing over Jones’ baseline re- has been consistently inconsistent. member of last year’s team to start Haith sees this team being the will have a problem with Jim- verse jam in the Dean Dome - ONLY PLAYER IN DIVISION consecutive South Carolina state The most notable signee was Du- defensive end. Quick and active off There was the game against Duke all 30 games and Williams was best defensive unit he has ever my Graham no longer on the The ’ new state- rand Scott, a player ranked fifth in last year. It has over 1,600 two years ago when he erupted for ONE TO LEAD TEAM IN POINTS, championships in high school. It the floor, Miami will need him to pull the second leading scorer with 8.7 REBOUNDS, ASSISTS AND STEALS had at Miami and envisions team. Senior forward Cyrus of-the-art basketball field house, along the nation among shooting guards by YouTube views. He can drive 26 points and 14 rebounds in the was the second consecutive year down rebounds. to the basket but can he con- points per game. LAST SEASON more motion in his offense, fast McGowan will join Collins if with head coach Frank Haith’s wel- Scout, eighth by Rivals and 11th by stunning upset. Then there were Meier landed a McDonald’s All- The four freshmen have already nect from long range? Jones games in the ACC and NCAA Since last season, Williams has - 2008-2009 ACC ALL-FRESHMAN pace and drive. the Hurricanes go with a big coming environment, has yielded a ESPN. TEAM American. impressed the upper-class players. struggled with his perimeter Tournaments when he faded down lost weight and looks to be more ex- “I think this team is more lineup. McGowan started out stellar recruiting class. “Durand is part of a recruiting Stroman plans to come in and “They are learning the system game last year as his field the stretch. He withdrew from the plosive and more aggressive. well-rounded. We’re going to strong for the Canes last season Recruiting really matters when it have an immediate effect on the class which I think is the best class fairly easily,” senior guard James Dews goal percentage was 33 per- NBA Draft last summer after real- Johnson put up remarkable be able to score. I think we can but trailed off toward the end of comes to the Miami Hurricanes’ men’s cent. Jones must create space women’s team. we’ve signed since we’ve been here. said. “Their knowledge of the game is izing he has more of his game to statistics last season as she led the have four to five guys averag- the season. In the last 13 games, basketball team as they are a member and open up the floor to max- I really believe we’re going to shock “I just planned on coming in He’s a five-star recruit,” Haith said. really, really good so that’s definitely work on. Hurricanes in points, rebounds, as- ing double figures.” Haith said. he only scored 24 points com- of the Atlantic Coast Conference, one imize his explosive talents. people and surprise some people.” and making a big impact on the “We’re excited about his development. helping them get along really well.” sists and steals, the only player in We have some veterans and bined. of the premier basketball conferences. During the summer, Johnson team,” she said. He wants to win and he’s just a tough the nation to do so. She did all that we’re excited about their im- The Canes play an exhibi- The team will face the likes of North was chosen to compete for Team Meier and her team are look- competitor. He’s an impact player.” Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@ as a freshman. provement over the last season. tion game on Monday at 7:30 Carolina, Duke and Wake Forest every USA in the U19 World Champion- ing forward to the exhibition game Who is going to replace Jack McClinton? In her sophomore season, We’re really excited about the p.m. against Florida Southern ship. She is the first player in Mi- Saturday at 7 p.m. against Barry 1 “Moe Moe” looks to lead the ami history to play for Team USA. newcomers and what they bring BankUnited Center. The regu- The answer is no one. There will never be another McClinton, University at the BankUnited Cen- to the table. So I like the make the greatest player in UM basketball history. He had a will to win and a Canes to the championships for the In the Gold Medal game, Johnson lar season opener is Nov. 14th ter. The first regular season game is up of our team.” CAN'T MAKE IT, THEN LISTEN UP! knack for hitting shots in the clutch. This year will be much more of a team first time since 2005. recorded a double-double with 11 at 4 p.m. against North Caro- Nov. 13 against UC Riverside. The Canes, who have ad- - THE STUDENT RADIO STATION WVUM 90.5 FM BROADCASTS EVERY HOME GAME FOR THE effort than just a one-man show. This is a well-rounded core and four play- “I thought we could have sur- points and 10 rebounds and also led lina Central. ers have the potential of averaging double figures in points. prised some of [the ACC teams] vanced to at least the NIT in MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAMS. the team with three assists. Lelan LeDoux may be contacted lle- last year, we just didn’t get it togeth- four of the last five seasons, Lelan LeDoux may be contacted - IN ADDITION, WVUM BROADCASTS EVERY ROAD WOMEN'S ACC GAME. “It was a great experience; [email protected]. er. The chemistry is there,” John- I was honored to represent my return two starters and three [email protected]. - FANS CAN STREAM GAMES ACROSS THE GLOBE ON WVUM.ORG. players that started 16 or more Justin Antweil may be contacted at [email protected]. son said. “I’m just beyond excited. country,” Johnson said. “I learned games last season. 2 BAKETBALL PREVIEW THE MIAMI HURRICANE November 5 - November 8, 2009 November 5 - November 8, 2009 THE MIAMI HURRICANE BAKETBALL PREVIEW 3