L.J. Cason Commits to Miami but Will Sit Out 2026-27 Season

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L.J. Cason Commits to Miami but Will Sit Out 2026-27 Season

The Michigan transfer has committed to Miami after averaging 8.4 points across 28 games last season. His year ended early because of a knee injury, and he told CBS Sports that he plans to sit out the entire 2026-27 campaign. The Hurricanes will add his scoring upside later, but his debut in Coral Gables will have to wait.

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