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Hoops novice Tonye Jekiri could play major role tonight for Miami Hurricanes

'Canes Watch | Palm Beach Post — The most important player for UM in tonight’s Sweet 16 matchup against Marquette might not be Shane Larkin or Durand Scott or Kenny Kadji, but 7-foot Nigerian freshman Tonye Jekiri. With Reggie Johnson back home in Coral Gables after knee surgery on Tuesday, Jekiri is likely to see his work rate increase substantially over the 6.9 minutes he’s averaged this season in 33 games.Tonye Jekiri (left) gets some advice from Durand Scott. While the 227-pound Jekiri may not have the girth or experience of Johnson, he’s proven more than capable as his role has increased over the second half of the seaso...

Miami Hurricanes March 28, 2013

Durand Scott explains final tense moments of Miami win over Illinois

UM Hurricanes Blog | South Florida Sun-Sentinel — AUSTIN, Texas — One final look back at Miami's 63-59 win over Illinois comes from starting guard Durand Scott. He didn't have the big scoring game Sunday night, but his free throws were crucial in the closing moments.

Miami Hurricanes March 25, 2013

Miami Hurricanes’ Durand Scott’s credits success to coaching

Miami Herald — Durand Scott was not known as a three-point shooter early in his career, but he had five three-pointers in the 78-49 win against Pacific on Friday. And he also made five three-pointers in his 32-point performance against North Carolina State in the ACC tournament.

Miami Hurricanes March 22, 2013

Recap: Miami-Florida vs. Pacific

Belleville News Democrat — Durand Scott led the way with 21 points and Shane Larkin chipped in 10 with nine assists, as the Miami Hurricanes breezed through the Pacific Tigers, 78-49, in their opening…Click to Continue »

Missouri Tigers March 22, 2013

Will Shane Larkin join the mass exodus of Hurricanes after this season?

'Canes Watch | Palm Beach Post — Enjoy these Miami Hurricanes while you have them because they won’t be around much longer. Five seniors — Kenny Kadji, Trey McKinney-Jones, Reggie Johnson, Julian Gamble and Durand Scott — enter today’s East Region second-round game against Pacific with their careers drawing to a close.Shane Larkin The big question for UM is whether sophomore point guard Shane Larkin, the ACC’s Player of the Year, will join the mass exodus and skip his junior season and enter the NBA Draft. Before the ACC tourament, Larkin said he didn’t see “any reason” why he wouldn’t be back next year. But that was before L...

Miami Hurricanes March 22, 2013

Miami's once-sleepy Durand Scott now focused on shooting

South Florida Sun-Sentinel — AUSTIN, Texas — Durand Scott was always a sleepy kid.

Miami Hurricanes March 21, 2013

Senior Tribute: Durand Scott.

The 7th Floor — Back in January when Miami faced #1 Duke in the program's biggest game to date, 'Canes senior guard Durand Scott outscored Devils G Seth Curry 25-0 in UM's historic 90-63 victory. Defensively, Scott was in Curry's hip pocket all night long. On the other end of the court he mixed his trademark daring drives to the hoop with picture perfect pull up jumpers and precise passes. All the while smiling and throwing up "three goggles." In a college career filled with great moments and memories, this is the point in time I will remember most. Scott can be found all over the Miami record boo...

Miami Hurricanes March 21, 2013

Miami's once sleepy Durand Scott now focused on shooting

South Florida Sun-Sentinel — AUSTIN, Texas — Durand Scott was always a sleepy kid.

Miami Hurricanes March 21, 2013

ACC Coaches honor Scott, Larkin, & Larranaga.

The 7th Floor — GREENSBORO, N.C. - Miami senior Durand Scott has been voted the Atlantic Coast Conference Basketball Defensive Player of the Year, UM sophomore guard Shane Larkin, who led the Hurricanes to their first Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season and tournament championships, has been voted the ACC Player of the Year, and Jim Larrañaga has been named the 2013 ACC Basketball Coach of the Year, by the league's head coaches. No surprises here. Good to see Larkin's stunning performance in the ACC Tournament earned him the nod for POY. Scott and Larranaga had previously picked up the sa...

Miami Hurricanes March 19, 2013

ACC coaches: Larkin (player), Larranaga (coach), Scott (defender) conference’s best

'Canes Watch | Palm Beach Post — ACC coaches are voting for individual conference honors for the first time this season and UM was the big winner. Shane Larkin was named Player of the Year, Jim Larranaga claimed Coach of the Year and Durand Scott was selected as the Defensive Player of the Year. Boston College’s Olivier Hanlan was named Freshman of the Year.Jim Larranaga celebrates ACC regular-season title. Here is the voting for each category (with comment). Coaches were not allowed to vote for themselves or their players: PLAYER OF THE YEAR [In the media vote announced last week, Virginia Tech's Erick Green finished first, ...

Miami Hurricanes March 19, 2013

N.C. State on NCAA bubble alert after ACC loss

Above the Rims | Charlotte Observer — Durand Scott scored 32 points to help lift Miami over N.C. State in Saturday's ACC tournament semifinals. The Charlotte Observer's Joe Giglio breaks down the Wolfpack's loss and their shot at an NCAA tournament bid.

North Carolina State Wolfpack March 17, 2013

Miami tops Wolfpack, reaches ACC final

Tampa Tribune — Durand Scott knocked down the shots to turn away North Carolina State's best pushes, and Shane Larkin provided the steady floor leadership that kept ninth-ranked Miami in control.

Miami Hurricanes March 16, 2013

Durand Scott explains 32-point night in ACC semis (video)

UM Hurricanes Blog | South Florida Sun-Sentinel — GREENSBORO, N.C. — It was a game of a lifetime.

Miami Hurricanes March 16, 2013

Miami Hurricanes men defeat N.C. State, advance to ACC tournament final

Miami Herald — Durand Scott doesn’t get the media attention Shane Larkin or Kenny Kadji get, but ask any of his University of Miami teammates or coaches, and they will tell you that the hard-nosed senior from the Bronx is the heart and soul of this Hurricanes team.

Miami Hurricanes March 16, 2013

Durand Scott sizzles as Miami defeats NC State 81-71 to reach ACC Final.

The 7th Floor — The story of this game was the guy Coach Jim Larranaga calls the "heart and soul" of Hurricanes Hoops. Durand Scott poured in 32 points, fought for every loose ball, and made big baskets time and time again as UM knocked out NC State 81-71 in Greensboro. Scott wasted no time getting Miami going, twice taking the ball to the hoop for the game's first 4 points. NC State, on the other hand, was ice cold and looked fatigued in the early moments. Both teams, in fact, were short on both jump shots and free throws, with clanks off the front rim serenading the Greensboro crowd through the firs...

Miami Hurricanes March 16, 2013

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Durand Scott Photos

  • Miami guard Durand Scott (1) shoots over Marquette forward Jamil Wilson (0) during the second half of an East Regional semifinal in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Washington. Marquette won 71-61 The Associated Press
    Miami guard Durand Scott (1) shoots over Marquette forward Jamil Wilson (0) during the second half of an East Regional semifinal in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Washington. Marquette won 71-61. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
  • Miami guard Durand Scott (1) shoots under pressure from Marquette forward Davante Gardner (54) during the second half of an East Regional semifinal in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Washington The Associated Press
    Miami guard Durand Scott (1) shoots under pressure from Marquette forward Davante Gardner (54) during the second half of an East Regional semifinal in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
  • Marquette guard Vander Blue (13) shoots past Miami forward Kenny Kadji (35), and guard Durand Scott (1) during the first half of an East Regional semifinal in the NCAA college basketball tournament on Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Washington The Associated Press
    Marquette guard Vander Blue (13) shoots past Miami forward Kenny Kadji (35), and guard Durand Scott (1) during the first half of an East Regional semifinal in the NCAA college basketball tournament on Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
  • Hoops novice Tonye Jekiri could play major role tonight for Miami Hurricanes
    The most important player for UM in tonight’s Sweet 16 matchup against Marquette might not be Shane Larkin or Durand Scott or Kenny Kadji, but 7-foot Nigerian freshman Tonye Jekiri. With Reggie Johnson back home in Coral Gables after knee surgery on Tuesday, Jekiri is likely to see his work rate increase substantially over the 6.9 minutes he’s averaged this season in 33 games.Tonye Jekiri (left) gets some advice from Durand Scott. While the 227-pound Jekiri may not have the girth or experience of Johnson, he’s proven more than capable as his role has increased over the second half of the seaso...
  • Illinois' Brandon Paul, left, goes up for a shot as Miami's Julian Gamble (45) and Durand Scott (1) defend during the second half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Austin, Texas. Miami beat Illinois 63-59 The Associated Press
    Illinois' Brandon Paul, left, goes up for a shot as Miami's Julian Gamble (45) and Durand Scott (1) defend during the second half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Austin, Texas. Miami beat Illinois 63-59. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
  • Illinois' Brandon Paul and Miami's Durand Scott battle for a loose ball during the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Austin, Texas The Associated Press
    Illinois' Brandon Paul and Miami's Durand Scott battle for a loose ball during the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • Illinois' Brandon Paul, left, and Joseph Bertrand try to steal the ball from Miami's Durand Scott during the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Austin, Texas The Associated Press
    Illinois' Brandon Paul, left, and Joseph Bertrand try to steal the ball from Miami's Durand Scott during the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
  • Miami's Durand Scott (1) tries to shoot past Illinois' Joseph Bertrand (2) during the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Austin, Texas The Associated Press
    Miami's Durand Scott (1) tries to shoot past Illinois' Joseph Bertrand (2) during the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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