Scoring Wing Still on Miami’s Shopping List After Hot Portal Start,Despite making an early splash in the NCAA transfer portal, the Miami Hurricanes are still in the hunt for one critical piece: a proven scoring wing. Head coach Jim Larrañaga and his staff have been aggressive out of the gate, landing a few high-upside transfers and bolstering the roster with experienced talent. But even after addressing several key needs, there’s a glaring hole on the wing that remains unfilled—and it’s one Miami is determined to plug before the offseason dust settles.So far, Miami has added some quality talent through the portal. The frontcourt has received a much-needed boost, with the Hurricanes bringing in size, rebounding, and defensive presence to shore up what was a major weakness last season. The backcourt, too, has seen reinforcements, with a versatile ball-handler coming aboard who can create offense and defend multiple positions. All signs point to a program that’s not content with mediocrity after a disappointing campaign and is actively working to reload rather than rebuild.But for Miami to return to the upper echelon of the ACC and make another deep NCAA Tournament run like they did in 2023, they’ll need a scoring wing who can create his own shot, stretch the floor, and defend athletic opponents on the perimeter. That kind of player isn’t easy to find—especially in a transfer portal landscape that moves at warp speed and where demand far
