Miami scored a major recruiting win by securing a commitment from five-star small forward Shelton Henderson, a top-20 prospect in the 2025 class who had previously signed with Duke. Henderson decided to join the Hurricanes after being released from his National Letter of Intent with Duke following the departure of assistant coach Jai Lucas—now the head coach at Miami. Their long-standing relationship, including ties through Henderson’s high school and grassroots program JL3 Elite, played a big role in the decision.
Henderson chose Miami over major programs like Texas, UNC, Kentucky, and Texas A&M, citing his trust in Coach Lucas and the support system at Miami. His senior stats were impressive, and he’s expected to be an immediate two-way contributor. This marks a big step forward for Lucas as he rebuilds Miami’s roster, with the 2025 recruiting class now ranking among the top 50 nationally.