Miami’s season is over but one name changes everything moving forward

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami Hurricanes forward Shelton Henderson (7) dunks during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn ImagesFreshman forward Shelton Henderson will be the foundation that Miami head coach Jai Lucas builds his 2026-27 roster around. Other key players with eligibility remaining for Miami are guards Dante Allen and Tru Washington.

Henderson scored 18 points on nine out of 11 from the field with eight rebounds, four assists and two steals in the 79-69 Miami loss to Purdue in the NCAA Tournament second round on…