Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)Record: 22-10, 8-8 in conference
RPI: 34
How They Got In: at large bid.
Seed/Bracket: #7/South
Mascot: Hurricanes because, well, there are Hurricanes in south Florida from time to time. The mascot is Sebastian, an ibis. According to legend, the ibis is the last animal to leave before a storm and the first to return.
Big Wins: Duke, Clemson, Mississippi State.
Notable Loss: Losses to ACC basement dwellers Boston College and NC State.
Player You Should Know: Guard Jack McClinton is one heck of a shooter. He led the ACC in 3-point percentage, free throw percentage and three-pointers made. He's one of those guys that can get into a zone and is so difficult to stop.
Outlook: This is Miami's first appearance in the NCAA tournament since joining the ACC. They are one of the nation's pleasant surprises (picked last in the preseason polls) but can make a small run in this thing. The key is the interior guys. If guys like Anthony King and Dwayne Collins can get points in the paint while keeping up their boardwork and defense, they could sneak into the Elite Eight.
