Predicting UM Men’s Basketball Depth Chart Ahead of 2026-27 Season

MIAMI, Fla. – Ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season, here is what the Miami Hurricanes’ depth chart looks like, according to MiamiRoundtable.

Villanova transfer Acaden Lewis is the clear frontrunner to run Jai Lucas’ offense. Last season, as a freshman, he averaged 12.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting, three rebounds, and led the Wildcats with 5.3 assists in 33 games (all starts). Lewis is the Hurricanes’ only true playmaker, but as with Tre Donaldson last season, Lucas will challenge others to step up to the role.

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Saint Peter’s transfer Brent Bland is the projected backup facilitator. He averaged 13.9 points on 38.8 percent shooting and 1.5 assists in 29 games (all starts). Bland was the Peacock’s top-scoring option, but getting others involved will be an area of growth for him. He can handle the ball, and his speed can break defenses, opening the floor for others.

Last season, as a freshman, Dante Allen began his collegiate career as Donaldson’s backup. In the last 16 games, including the ACC and NCAA Tournament, the Miami native was the Hurricanes’ starting shooting guard and thrived in that role. He averaged 6.7 points on 47.7 percent shooting, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 26.4 minutes. Allen is projected to remain at shooting guard, sharing the starting backcourt with Lewis.

Bucknell transfer Quin Berger is projected to fill the backup role at the two. He’s had an underwhelming collegiate career, but Lucas could help to turn things around. Berger suffered an ACL injury ahead of the 2024-25 season and missed all the college basketball action.

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The Hurricanes have a rising star in Shelton Henderson, who’s coming off a productive freshman season. He averaged 13.8 points on 56.7 percent shooting, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.1 steals in 35 games (all starts). Henderson is listed at 6-6 and 240 pounds, with the speed and athleticism to get to the rim and challenge opponents.

Indiana transfer Nick Dorn is projected as the backup. Last…

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Publish date : 2026-08-16 19:00:00

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