How Cristobal Rebuilt The Canes

The guys discuss how Mario Cristobal has rebuilt the Miami Hurricanes program after years of instability, with coaches constantly cycling through before his arrival. They also give credit to university leadership, including Joe Echevarria, for helping elevate the overall athletic department—including Canes basketball reaching the NCAA Tournament in Jai Lucas first season, and advancing to Round of 32. The conversation shifts to the new era of college sports, where NIL and money play a major role in roster building and retention. They break down how difficult it’s become to keep players at one school, with programs constantly bidding for talent, and how smaller schools are now often serving as stepping stones for players looking to move up.