Multiple reports—including one from CBS Sports—were published Saturday stating that Miami was targeting Jon Scheyer's top assistant, Jai Lucas, for its coaching vacancy. All of a sudden, a forgettable late-February blowout had some meaning behind it.

Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has emerged as the focus of the Miami basketball search, sources tell ESPN.

Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has agreed to become the next head coach at Miami, pending the completion of contract negotiations, a person with knowledge of the matter said Saturday night. Lucas and the Hurricanes will work toward finalizing that contract in the coming weeks,

Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has agreed to become the next head coach at Miami, pending the completion of contract negotiations, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has agreed to become the next head coach at Miami, pending the completion of contract negotiations, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Miami has its next men's basketball coach. Duke assistant Jai Lucas has signed a contract to take over as Miami's head coach at the conclusion of the regular season, according to multiple reports. Per the reports,

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.

Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has reportedly signed a deal to become the Hurricanes’ new head basketball coach once the Blue Devils’ regular season ends.