As Jai Lucas revamps the roster, Robert Morris transfer DeSean Goode emerges as a versatile threat whose elite floor spacing could solve the Miami Hurricanes’ long-standing perimeter shooting struggles.
MIAMI, Fla. – There are still four months ahead before the Miami Hurricanes officially tip off the 2026-27 college basketball season against the Florida Gators at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. Coach Jai Lucas and the team will face a great challenge right away, along with several others lined up.
After retaining Dante Allen and Shelton Henderson, the program successfully revamped the roster around them with the transfer portal. They signed shot-blocking center Somto Cyril and playmaking guard Acaden Lewis – both projected as starters.
The Hurricanes have several prolific players to achieve major success, but who can be the one that emerges from the shadows – the X-factor? All signs should point to Robert Morris transfer DeSean Goode.
In two seasons at the Horizon League, the incoming junior sought a bigger challenge in Division I college basketball.
Goode is coming off a career season with the Colonials: 15.2 points on 62.9 percent shooting, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 33 games, including 32 starts. He’s listed as a 6-8, 230-pound forward who can provide floor spacing. Goode shot 57.1 percent from behind the arc – averaging 1.1 makes in 1.9 attempts.
Although it was low volume, the Hurricanes would likely want to take things a step further. The lack of three-point shooting – finishing among the worst at makes and attempts in the Atlantic Coast Conference – is what primarily held the program back last season.
Goode could be the primary solution, especially with a lengthy frame. It could be what gives him the nod towards earning a starting role. Goode will compete against five-star recruit and local Christopher Columbus High School alumnus Caleb Gaskins. The incoming freshman and top-20 prospect didn’t prove to be a reliable shooter from outside.
The Hurricanes listed both Goode and Gaskins at 6-7, but the veteran transfer has the weight advantage over the local recruit, who was put down at 219 pounds.
Coach Lucas isn’t heavily reliant on outside shooting, but a striking improvement would help the team contend against the nation’s best. Whether as a starter or reserve, Goode has the potential to leave a remarkable impact on the court.
Other than three-point shooting, the West Virginia native can handle the ball, create a shot for himself, and work down in the post. Plus, Goode’s long-range shooting operates smoothly in catch-and-shoot actions.
The former Horizon Player of the Year can deliver a three-and-D caliber talent to Coral Gables.
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Anthony Aguirre is the Miami Hurricanes beat writer for Roundtable Sports. Contact info: [email protected] | 305-987-3290 | Follow on Instagram/X: @AnthonyA_Sports
