University of Miami men’s basketball coach Jai Lucas announced Monday the addition of Ernest Udeh Jr. to the 2025-26 roster.
Udeh Jr., a 6-11, 260-pound center from Orlando, Fla., joins the Hurricanes after playing at TCU the last two seasons where he averaged 5.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per contest and started all 59 games played.
“Ernest not only has a significant presence and physicality on the court, but also a personality that is really important for us as we start to build a culture here at Miami,” Lucas said. “Ernest is a culture driver who will be an extension of the coaching staff on the court. As a player, he is one of the best rebounders in the country and has the ability to be one of the nation’s elite defenders, as well, so we are excited to have him be a part of the program.”
In 2024-25, Udeh Jr. earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention status after finishing seventh in the conference in rebounds per game (7.5) and 11th in blocks per game (1.3). The center led the Horned Frogs in rebounding in 16 games last season and eclipsed the 10-rebound mark nine times.
A dominant presence in the paint, 70 percent (77-of-110) of Udeh Jr.’s made field goals while at TCU were dunks.
Udeh Jr. spent his freshman season as a Kansas Jayhawk, shooting 75.6 percent from the field, including a Kansas record 21 consecutive made baskets over 17 games from Dec. 1 to Feb. 28. As a freshman, Udeh Jr. averaged 2.6 points and 1.8 rebounds while playing just 8.3 minutes per contest.
A McDonald’s All-American as a senior in high school, Udeh Jr. averaged 13.1 points and 9.2 rebounds per game in 2021-22. He was the No. 23 prospect in the class of 2022 per ESPN100, No. 31 per 247Sports and No. 32 per Rivals.
Tre Donaldson
University of Miami men’s basketball coach Jai Lucas announced the signing of transfer Tre Donaldson Monday evening.
Donaldson joins the Hurricanes after spending the 2024-25 season at the University of Michigan, where he helped the Wolverines win the 2025 Big Ten Tournament and advance to the Sweet Sixteen of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
“Tre brings a wealth of postseason experience to our team, having played in multiple NCAA Tournaments and winning the Big Ten Tournament title this year at Michigan,” Lucas said. “He has been in high-pressure moments and has the experience that is needed at the guard position to help us win big games. Tre is a bully and a bruiser when he is in the paint but also has the agility and shooting to play on the perimeter. We are very excited to welcome him to the team.”
A 6-foot-3, 195-pound guard, Donaldson started all 37 games for the Wolverines, averaging 11.3 points, 4.1 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game. In 2024-25, Donaldson led Michigan in assists per game, ranked second in 3-point field goal percentage (.375) and third in scoring.
Prior to Michigan, Donaldson played for two seasons at Auburn, helping the Tigers to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances and the 2024 SEC Tournament crown.
As a Tiger, Donaldson averaged 4.7 points, 2.3 assists and 1.9 rebounds per game, while starting 10 of 67 games played. The guard totaled 12 double-figure scoring contests and was a two-time SEC Academic Honor Roll selection.
A native of Tallahassee, Fla., Donaldson was a four-year letterwinner at Florida State University High School, where he played both basketball and football (quarterback and defensive back).
In 2022, Donaldson was named the Florida Dairy Farmers Association Player of the Year after leading the Seminoles to a state championship title as a senior, averaging 16.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.4 steals per game.
Udeh Jr., a 6-11, 260-pound center from Orlando, Fla., joins the Hurricanes after playing at TCU the last two seasons where he averaged 5.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per contest and started all 59 games played.
“Ernest not only has a significant presence and physicality on the court, but also a personality that is really important for us as we start to build a culture here at Miami,” Lucas said. “Ernest is a culture driver who will be an extension of the coaching staff on the court. As a player, he is one of the best rebounders in the country and has the ability to be one of the nation’s elite defenders, as well, so we are excited to have him be a part of the program.”
In 2024-25, Udeh Jr. earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention status after finishing seventh in the conference in rebounds per game (7.5) and 11th in blocks per game (1.3). The center led the Horned Frogs in rebounding in 16 games last season and eclipsed the 10-rebound mark nine times.
A dominant presence in the paint, 70 percent (77-of-110) of Udeh Jr.’s made field goals while at TCU were dunks.
Udeh Jr. spent his freshman season as a Kansas Jayhawk, shooting 75.6 percent from the field, including a Kansas record 21 consecutive made baskets over 17 games from Dec. 1 to Feb. 28. As a freshman, Udeh Jr. averaged 2.6 points and 1.8 rebounds while playing just 8.3 minutes per contest.
A McDonald’s All-American as a senior in high school, Udeh Jr. averaged 13.1 points and 9.2 rebounds per game in 2021-22. He was the No. 23 prospect in the class of 2022 per ESPN100, No. 31 per 247Sports and No. 32 per Rivals.
Tre Donaldson
University of Miami men’s basketball coach Jai Lucas announced the signing of transfer Tre Donaldson Monday evening.
Donaldson joins the Hurricanes after spending the 2024-25 season at the University of Michigan, where he helped the Wolverines win the 2025 Big Ten Tournament and advance to the Sweet Sixteen of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
“Tre brings a wealth of postseason experience to our team, having played in multiple NCAA Tournaments and winning the Big Ten Tournament title this year at Michigan,” Lucas said. “He has been in high-pressure moments and has the experience that is needed at the guard position to help us win big games. Tre is a bully and a bruiser when he is in the paint but also has the agility and shooting to play on the perimeter. We are very excited to welcome him to the team.”
A 6-foot-3, 195-pound guard, Donaldson started all 37 games for the Wolverines, averaging 11.3 points, 4.1 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game. In 2024-25, Donaldson led Michigan in assists per game, ranked second in 3-point field goal percentage (.375) and third in scoring.
Prior to Michigan, Donaldson played for two seasons at Auburn, helping the Tigers to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances and the 2024 SEC Tournament crown.
As a Tiger, Donaldson averaged 4.7 points, 2.3 assists and 1.9 rebounds per game, while starting 10 of 67 games played. The guard totaled 12 double-figure scoring contests and was a two-time SEC Academic Honor Roll selection.
A native of Tallahassee, Fla., Donaldson was a four-year letterwinner at Florida State University High School, where he played both basketball and football (quarterback and defensive back).
In 2022, Donaldson was named the Florida Dairy Farmers Association Player of the Year after leading the Seminoles to a state championship title as a senior, averaging 16.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.4 steals per game.
