1 2009-10 SCHEDULE | 11/14 NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL (SUN), 4 p.m. | 11/16 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN, 7:30 p.m. | 11/19 vs. Tulane~, 1:30 p.m. | | 11/20 vs. Penn State/UNC Wilmington~, 12:30 p.m./3 p.m. | 11/22 vs. TBD~, TBD | 11/25 FLORIDA GULF COAST, 7:30 p.m. | | 11/28 USC UPSTATE, 1 p.m. | 12/2 MINNESOTA^ (ESPNU), 7:15 p.m. | 12/6 at Boston College* (FSN), 3 p.m. | | 12/12 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE, 7:30 p.m. | 12/16 at Stetson, 7 p.m. | 12/19 vs. Florida Atlantic+ (SUN), 4 p.m. | | 12/21 NORTH CAROLINA A&T, 7:30 p.m. | 12/30 BETHUNE-COOKMAN, 7:30 p.m. | 1/3 at Pepperdine, 7 p.m. | | 1/9 WAKE FOREST* (ESPNU), 6 p.m. | 1/13 at Virginia Tech* (TheACC.com), 7 p.m. | 1/16 at Virginia* (ESPNU), 8 p.m. | | 1/19 BOSTON COLLEGE* (RSN), 9 p.m. | 1/26 at Maryland* (ESPNU), 7 p.m. | 1/31 VIRGINIA TECH* (Raycom), 1 p.m. | | 2/2 at Wake Forest* (ESPN2), 7 p.m. | 2/6 at Florida State* (ESPNU), 8 p.m. | 2/10 GEORGIA TECH* (TheACC.com), 7 p.m. | | 2/13 at Clemson* (RSN), Noon | 2/17 DUKE* (ESPN), 7 p.m. | 2/23 VIRGINIA* (RSN), 7 p.m. | 2/27 NC STATE* (Raycom), 4 p.m. | | 3/2 at North Carolina* (Raycom), 8 p.m. | 3/6 FLORIDA STATE* (ESPN2), Noon | | 3/11-14 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.) | All HOME GAMES are played at the BankUnited Center on the University of Miami campus. All times Eastern. * ACC Game | ~ Charleston Classic (Charleston, S.C.) | ^ Big Ten/ACC Challenge | + MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic (BankAtlantic Center) | 2 30 PREVIEW 33 the STAFF 45 the ‘CANES 75 the U Sixth-year head coach Frank Haith and the Hurricanes Coach Haith and his tireless staff returns to the hardwood Four veteran Hurricanes — Dwayne Collins, James Dews, Get to know more about both the University of Miami and return three players who started 16-or-more games, two in 2009-10 determined to develop outstanding young Cyrus McGowan and Adrian Thomas — will lead the 2009- the U family that is dedicated to providing the best expe- of the team’s top-three scorers and seven letterwinners men, both on and off the court. In addition to building the 10 campaign. In addition, Miami welcomes a nationally- rience possible for all Hurricane student-athletes. from last season’s squad that advanced to the postsea- program, Haith and the Hurricanes have had 18 players ranked recruiting class, with the arrival of Garrius Adams, son for the fourth time in five seasons under Haith. graduate since 2005. Antoine Allen, Donnavan Kirk and Durand Scott. 2009-10 MIAMI MEN’S BASKETBALL GENERAL INFORMATION MEET THE HURRICANES 2009-10 OPPONENTS Miami in the Polls ____________161 2009-10 Schedule ______________1 Dwayne Collins, Senior __________46 Opponent Information __________94 Miami vs. Ranked Opponents____162 Quick Facts ____________________4 James Dews, Senior ____________50 2010 Postseason ______________100 Network TV Appearances ______164 2009-10 Roster__________________5 Cyrus McGowan, Senior __________54 The ACC______________________101 It’s All About the U ______________6 Adrian Thomas, Senior __________58 ACC Composite Schedule ______102 RECORD BOOK Where Are U Now ________________7 Julian Gamble, Sophomore ______62 Team Records ________________166 Postseason Prowess______________8 DeQuan Jones, Sophomore ______65 2008-09 REVIEW Individual Records ____________167 BankUnited Center ______________10 Ryan Quigtar, Sophomore ________68 Season Highlights ____________104 Annual Leaders________________174 Practice Facility ________________12 Malcolm Grant, Sophomore-R ____70 Final Results __________________106 Year-by-Year Statistics __________176 Miami Traditions________________14 Reggie Johnson, Freshman-R ____71 Final Statistics ________________107 100 Point/Overtime Games ____179 Building New Traditions __________16 Game-by-Game Statistics ______108 The Hurricanes at Home ________180 Hurricanes in the NBA __________18 NEWCOMERS Points-Rebounds-Assists ________109 Regular Season Tournaments____181 Beautiful Miami ________________20 Garrius Adams, Antoine Allen ____72 Game-by-Game Highs __________110 Series Records ________________182 Only the Best: ACC Basketball ____22 Donnavan Kirk, Durand Scott ____73 Game Superlatives ____________111 All-Time Series Results ________184 Strength & Conditioning ________24 Q&A __________________________74 Miscellaneous Statistics ________112 All-Time Results ______________191 Individual Development__________26 ACC in Review ________________113 Media Exposure ________________28 THE U ACC Statistical Leaders ________114 MEDIA INFORMATION University of Miami______________76 Game Recaps ________________118 Sports Media Relations ________202 SEASON PREVIEW Athletics Excellence ____________78 Hurricane Sports Network, Facilities ______________________80 ACC Media Services ____________203 Preseason Notebook ____________30 HISTORY Academic Excellence __________82 Program History ______________132 Covering the ‘Canes ____________204 UM Sports Hall of Fame__________83 Miami in the Postseason________143 Miami Media Outlets __________206 COACHING STAFF University President ____________84 Hurricane Head Coaches________151 Welcome to Miami ____________207 Head Coach Frank Haith ________34 Director of Athletics ____________85 1,000 Point Club ______________152 TV/Radio Spot Chart __________208 Associate Head Coach Jorge Athletic Administration __________86 All-Americans ________________154 Fernandez ____________________38 Head Coaches__________________87 Hurricanes in the Draft ________155 Assistant Coach Jake Morton ____39 Athletics Staff __________________88 Conference Honor Roll__________156 Assistant Coach Michael Schwartz 40 The Power of U ________________89 Hurricane Lettermen __________158 Men’s Basketball Support Staff __41 Compliance ____________________90 Retired Jerseys ________________160 ON THE COVER 3 Seniors James Dews, Cyrus McGowan and Dwayne Collins are ready to lead the Hurricanes in 2009-10. CREDITS The 2009-10 University of Miami Men’s Basketball Media Guide is an official publication of the University of Miami Sports Media Relations Office. Copyright © 2009. COVER DESIGN: Margaret Belch. LAYOUT: Margaret Belch. EDITORS: Margaret Belch, Bryan Harvey. CONTRIBUTORS: Margaret Belch, Bryan Harvey, Rob Dunning, Scott Moody, Sam Henderson, Alex Bryant, Julian Hampton, Kashae Foster, Brandon Gross, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Opponent SIDs. PHOTOGRAPHY: J.C. Ridley, Richard Lewis, Evan Pike, Jorge Perez, City of Miami, Raul M. Zarranz, Nick Adams/spurs.com, Garrett W. 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PRINTING: AC Graphics. 93 OPPONENTS 103 in REVIEW 131 HISTORY 201 MEDIA This season’s 30-game slate includes 15 contests versus The Hurricanes opened the season in the national rank- Miami continued its growth in 2008-09, as the program Information on who covers — and how to cover — the postseason teams and at least 17 televised games. ings and closed their campaign in the postseason once develops under the watchful eyes of head coach Frank Hurricanes in 2009-10, plus how to get around South Miami will have 16 home games at the BankUnited Center again. Behind record-setting performances by two-time Haith and his upstart Hurricanes. All-time great ‘Canes Florida. and 16 ACC contests — including home and away series First Team All-ACC pick Jack McClinton, Miami continued include Rick Barry, Tim James, Don Curnutt, Dick Hickox, with Wake Forest, Florida State, Boston College, Virginia to make a name for itself with big wins over Kentucky, Johnny Hemsley, James Jones, John Salmons and Jack Tech and Virginia. Wake Forest, Boston College, Providence and Maryland. McClinton. QUICK FACTS THE UNIVERSITY Location ____________________________________Coral Gables, Fla. Founded ______________________________________________1925 Enrollment __________________________________________15,323 Nickname ________________________________________Hurricanes Colors ________________________________Orange, Green and White Mascot ____________________________________Sebastian the Ibis Affiliation ____________________________________NCAA Division I Conference __________________________Atlantic Coast Conference Home Arena (Capacity) ________________BankUnited Center (7,200) Press Row ____________________________________(305) 284-2111 President ________________________________Dr. Donna E. Shalala Athletic Director __________________________________Kirby Hocutt Ticket Office__________________________________1-800-GO-CANES PROGRAM HISTORY First Year of Basketball __________________________________1926 All-Time Record (pct.) __________________________831-642 (.564) NCAA Appearances ________________________________________6 Years ________________1960, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2008 Last Appearance ____________________________________2008 Last Postseason Opponent ____________Texas (Second Round) Result __________________________________________L, 75-72 Latest Round (Year)________________________Sweet 16 (1992) NIT Appearances __________________________________________9 Years 1961, 1963, 1964, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2009