Miami Hurricanes Pursue North Florida Transfer Guard Jasai Miles
Interest from Multiple Programs
The Miami Hurricanes basketball program is actively targeting North Florida transfer guard Jasai Miles, a 6-foot-6, 165-pound shooting guard from Miami, Florida. According to 247 Sports, Miles, a four-star transfer, has garnered attention from several notable programs. These include Michigan, St. John’s, Florida State, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, South Carolina, Pittsburgh, UCF, Georgetown, Seton Hall, Tulane, George Washington, Loyola Chicago, Saint Louis, and UMass.
Impressive College Performance
During the 2024-2025 season, Miles posted strong numbers, averaging 15.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, earning All-Atlantic Sun honors. Some of his standout performances included leading North Florida to an upset victory over South Carolina, where he was the top rebounder, and recording a double-double in a 105-93 win against Georgia Tech.
High School Career in Miami
Returning to Miami to play for the Hurricanes holds special significance for Miles, as he previously had a successful career at Miami Country Day High School. During his time there, he helped secure three district titles and a regional championship. In 2021, he played a key role in leading the team to its first-ever state championship appearance.
Miles’ high school achievements include:
- Miami-Dade All-County Second Team (2020)
- Miami-Dade First Team and Third-Team All-State (2021)
- Miami-Dade First Team All-County (2022, 2023)
In his senior season (2022-2023), he averaged 15.6 points, 7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, ranking among Florida’s top players. His performance placed him 135th statewide in field goals made, 26th in Division 3A, and second in the Palm region.
Additionally, Miles competed in the Under Armour circuit with Team Breakdown in 2021 and 2022, further developing his skills.
Miami’s Rebuilding Efforts Under Jai Lucas
With the transfer portal heating up, Miami and its new head coach, Jai Lucas, are focused on rebuilding the program. The Hurricanes are looking to bounce back from a tough season, where they tied their record for most losses in a single season. Adding a talent like Miles could be a key step in reshaping the team’s future.