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Jai Lucas recaps Thanksgiving tournament, preview Miami’s game against Ole Miss: `We've gotten better'
- Miami faces Ole Miss on the road in a high-stakes ACC/SEC challenge after a 6-2 start this season.
- Lucas says the team has gotten better across Florida, BYU, and Georgetown, emphasizing growth through different styles.
- Lucas notes his starters logged fewer minutes against Georgetown to keep them fresh for later in games.
- Ole Miss adds new talent under Chris Beard, including transfer guard AJ Storr and Ilias Kamardine.
- Beard’s squad is rebuilding after offseason turnover and aims to be a tough, physical foe on the road.
- NCAA NET rankings place Miami No. 38 nationally, with a potential Quad 2 win over Ole Miss improving postseason positioning.
- Miami has 4-0 and 3-0 quadrants of wins against lower-ranked opponents, with key tests ahead.
- Miami aims to turn a potential Quad 1/Quad 2 profile into a stronger postseason resume with more wins.
- The piece links to broader CaneSport coverage and emphasizes ongoing coverage of Miami basketball.
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