Lucas is staying in the ACC and, at 36, will be the youngest high-major coach when he takes over Miami following this weekend

Jai Lucas and Miami have finalized the contract that makes him the school’s new men’s basketball coach, nearly two weeks after they struck preliminary agreement on a deal, a person with knowledge of the talks said Wednesday.

For years, Jai Lucas played an integral role behind the scenes, helping powerhouse programs thrive with his expertise in player recruiting. Now, he is stepping into the spotlight as the newest head coach of the Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball team.