Canes add two experienced shooters

Miami head coach Jai Lucas has reinforced his backcourt recently with the additions former Indiana transfer guard Nick Dorn and former St. Peter’s transfer shooting guard Brent Bland.

At 6’-7”/225, Nick Dorn averaged 8.1 points and 2.3 rebounds while shooting 38% from 3-point range. In 2025-26, Nick played 30 games, made 12 starts and averaged 23.2 minutes. He is known for his ability from long range, making 74 three-point shots over his college career. Nick scored in double figures 11 times last season.

At 6’-3”/205, Brent Bland brings experience to Miami’s front court. In 2025-26, the senior guard started all 29 games for Saint Peter’s, averaging 13.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.0 steals per game. He shot 38.8% from the field, 36.9% from 3-point range and 78.3% from the line, making 79 threes on 214 attempts.

Miami went 26-9 last season, finished 13-5 in the ACC and reached the NCAA Tournament. The Hurricanes' 19-win improvement tied the NCAA record for the largest single-season turnaround, and their 24 regular-season wins matched a program record.

GO CANES!