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Miami Hurricanes Aim to Keep Winning Streak Alive Against Cal
First-year coach Jai Lucas has led a turnaround for Miami, while Cal looks to end a recent skid
Jan. 31, 2026 at 12:15am
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The Miami Hurricanes, one of the surprise teams in the ACC this season, are set to host the Cal Golden Bears on Saturday afternoon in Coral Gables, Florida. Under first-year head coach Jai Lucas, Miami has engineered a complete turnaround from last season's 7-24 record, led by standout performances from Malik Reneau, Tre Donaldson, and Shelton Henderson. Meanwhile, Cal has already eclipsed its win total from last season but has lost four of its last six games. The Golden Bears are led in scoring by Dai Dai Ames and feature sharp-shooting from players like Justin Pippen, the son of NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen.
Why it matters
This matchup features two teams heading in different directions this season. Miami has been one of the feel-good stories in college basketball, rapidly improving under a new coach, while Cal is looking to get back on track after a recent slump. The outcome could have implications for both teams' postseason aspirations.
The details
Miami has engineered a remarkable turnaround this season, going from 7-24 last year to 17-4 so far this season. First-year head coach Jai Lucas has brought in an entirely new roster, led by standout performances from Malik Reneau, Tre Donaldson, and Shelton Henderson. Cal, in its third year under coach Mark Madsen, has already surpassed its win total from last season but has struggled of late, losing four of its last six games. The Golden Bears are led in scoring by Dai Dai Ames and feature sharp-shooting from players like Justin Pippen, the son of NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen.
- Miami and Cal are set to face off on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Coral Gables, Florida.
The players
Jai Lucas
The first-year head coach who has led Miami's turnaround this season.
Malik Reneau
Miami's leading scorer, averaging 19.7 points per game.
Tre Donaldson
Miami's starting point guard, averaging 16.1 points and a team-high 6.2 assists per game.
Shelton Henderson
A five-star freshman for Miami, averaging 14.2 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.
Mark Madsen
In his third year as the head coach of Cal.
What they’re saying
“We're a new team -- first-year coach and no returners. We're going to have ups and downs like everybody else.”
— Tre Donaldson, Miami point guard
“I made the wrong choice (signing with Michigan). But now I've made the right one.”
— Justin Pippen
What’s next
The outcome of this game could have significant implications for both teams' postseason aspirations, with Miami looking to continue its surprising run and Cal hoping to get back on track after a recent slump.
The takeaway
This matchup features two teams heading in different directions this season, with the upstart Miami Hurricanes looking to continue their impressive turnaround under first-year coach Jai Lucas, while the Cal Golden Bears aim to end a recent skid and get back to their winning ways.
