The Miami Hurricanes basketball team returns to national relevance after the worst season in program history. Thanks to Jai Lucas, the Hurricanes have a fighting chance to compete with some of the best teams in the country, and they get to prove it again in the opening game of the 2026-27 season. According to Jon Rothstein, Florida and Miami will open the 2026-27 college basketball season on Nov. 2nd against each other in a neutral site game in Tampa, NEWS: Florida and Miami will meet in a neutral site game in Tampa on November 2nd to open the 2026-27 college basketball season, according to a source. https://t.co/kp9m13VCbK — Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 12, 2026 Based on their last matchup in Jacksonville, this will be more of a game for the Canes to battle with, as the trip is only three hours away from Coral Gables. Not only will it be the best time to show what they can do, but it is also a mission statement for what the Hurricanes are trying to return to.…