ESPN Insider's preview of Miami's 2016 class

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Scholarship chart

Seniors (4): PG Angel Rodriguez, SG Sheldon McClellan, PF Ivan Cruz Uceda, C Tonye Jekiri

Juniors (2): SG Davon Reed, PF Kamari Murphy

Sophomores (3): PG Ja'Quan Newton, SG James Palmer, PF Omar Sherman

Freshmen (2): SF Anthony Lawrence Jr., C Ebuka Izundu

Available scholarships for 2016: Six

Committed prospects for 2016 and beyond: SF D.J. Russell (Atlanta Celtics, 2017)

Possible early-entry losses after next season: None

Biggest needs for 2016-17: Multiple post players, multiple guards

Must-haves: PF Dewan Huell (No. 18 in ESPN 100, Team Breakdown)

Targets: Huell, C Tony Bradley (No. 24, Each 1 Teach 1), PF Juwan Durham (No. 33, Team Breakdown), C Rodney Miller (New York Lightning), PF Javin Montgomery-DeLaurier (No. 49, Team Loaded VA), PG Bryce Aiken (No. 88, PSA Cardinals), SG Markelle Fultz (No. 21, DC Blue Devils), SF DeAndre Hunter (Philly Pride), SF Amir Coffey (No. 35, Howard Pulley), PG Andrew Jones (Pro Skills), SF Jonathan Isaac (No. 12, Each 1 Teach 1), C James Banks (No. 49, Atlanta Celtics), PG Quentin Goodin (No. 95, Hoop Dreams)

Summer scenario

Jim Larranaga and his staff face a big 2016 class, with four seniors leaving and a couple of more scholarships already in the bag. The Hurricanes could use pretty much everything, although there is already some good young talent on the roster. On top of the wish list will be a talented big man, and there are plenty in Florida who will be intriguing. It starts with the Team Breakdown duo of Huell and Durham, as well as talented five-star Tony Bradley from Each 1 Teach 1. Coming away with at least one of those players would be huge for Miami. On the perimeter, Goodin recently included the Hurricanes on his final list of five, while Aiken is also a primary target. There are plenty of options on the wings as well. Miami can afford to offer a wide array of players because of its handful of available scholarships.
 
Awesome, thanks.

I'll be thrilled with one of the big men. Two and we crown Larranaga.
 
Actually we have 5 available I believe for 2016 we have 2 Juniors, 3 Sophomores, 2 Freshmen 1 NCAA Penalty Scholarship for a total of 8 used. Leaving 5 available
 
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