Cold Snap: Miami’s Offense Bungles Against No. 9 BYU
Miami’s basketball squad fell flat in its marquee matchup, dropping a 72–62 decision to No. 9 BYU. The Hurricanes (5–2) once again showed that their offense tends to vanish when the lights shine brightest. Miami’s defense held firm—BYU star AJ Dybantsa was limited to 16 points on 5-of-14 shooting—but the Canes managed just 38 percent from the field, 22 percent from three-point range, and a dismal 41 percent at the free-throw line. Guard Tre Donaldson led Miami with 12 points but went 4-of-16 overall and 3-of-11 from distance. Senior forward Malik Reneau chipped in 14, and freshman Shelton Henderson struggled to find his rhythm. With another big-game stumble in the books, Miami must rediscover its offensive mojo before its NCAA hopes fizzle.
If you ever wondered what happens when a team’s offense goes into witness protection, meet the 2025–26 Miami Hurricanes. They packed their shooting boots but somehow left them at home—maybe in a rental locker at BYU. Their best scoring threat, Tre Donaldson, shot like someone trying to light a match in a hurricane: six attempts from deep, two successful. Free throws? A charity event that nobody wanted to attend. Meanwhile, the defense sat there, waving pom-poms and begging for a lead to protect. BYU’s AJ Dybantsa might have hit the bench wondering if he’d been at a slam-dunk contest instead of a competitive game. Next up, Miami will face Dayton or Georgetown—time to hope those teams forgot to guard the rim, too.
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