The team has clearly come of age and is now gearing up for a strong showing in the tournament. Few give Miami a chance to advance to the Final Four, let alone win the national title, especially with the seemingly unstoppable Duke in its bracket.
Miami remains unfazed, though, as the position of underdog is nothing new to them.
"I'm just foolish enough to believe is Miami football can win national titles, if our baseball teams can win national titles, then men's basketball can win national titles," Hamilton said in an interview with The Miami Herald.
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With his determination and the Hurricanes' talent and desire, he may not to be the foolish one after all.