@CanesHoops Receiving Votes in Coaches Poll

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami men’s basketball team was receiving votes in the USA TODAY Sports Top 25 men’s basketball preseason coaches’ poll released Thursday.

The Hurricanes welcome nine newcomers to the 2014-15 roster, which includes six recruits – Kamari Murphy, Ja’Quan Newton, James Palmer, Omar Sherman, Joe Thomas and Ivan Cruz Uceda – along with two Big 12 transfers – Angel Rodriguez (Kansas State) and Sheldon McClellan (Texas) – and redshirt freshman Deandre Burnett, who sat out the 2013-14 season with an injury.

Miami will face off six teams in the top 25, including five in the top 10: Duke (No. 3), North Carolina (No. 6), Florida (No. 7), Virginia (No. 8) and Louisville (No. 9). In addition to a ranked Syracuse team (No. 24), Miami has five other opponents receiving votes on its 2014-15 schedule: Pittsburgh, Providence, Notre Dame, Illinois and Florida State.

Miami finished the 2013-14 season with a 17-16 overall record. The Hurricanes are 66-36 overall in three seasons under head coach Jim Larrañaga.

The Hurricanes open the 2014-15 season Nov. 14 against Howard in Coral Gables. Season tickets to the Hurricanes Basketball season start for as low as $119, with two different three-game Mini Plans also available through CanesTix.com.

Stay up to date with Miami Basketball on their Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages (@CanesHoops), and make sure to visit RenewedHoops.com for a unique and detailed look at the 2014-15 team.