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Working by January 18, the motion within the NCAA Switch Portal is predicted to hold momentum into the 2023 soccer season. 

It’s the time when most anticipate school soccer rosters to soak up droves of roster modifications as gamers depart for varied causes. Many school gamers introduced intentions to hit the portal on December 5 nicely forward of time, with a number of opting to redshirt at their present faculties with a purpose to make a winter change. 

After all on the flip facet, clamoring for high accessible expertise will likely be a simultaneous process for Miami and different applications alike. Anticipate loads of motion and borderline chaos, because the teaching carousel and recruiting involves a head throughout the identical time of yr. 

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Monitor the entire motion surrounding gamers at The U with the All Hurricanes crew, in actual time. 

JANUARY 7

Miami actually wants offensive line assist. The participant that is on campus in Coral Gables, Fla. may actually present aid with that scenario.

Top-of-the-line facilities accessible within the Switch Portal can be former UCF middle Matt Lee. He was a starter for the Knights the previous three seasons. 

Popping out of highschool, Lee was not a major recruit because it pertains to enjoying within the Energy 5. Provides from USF and UCF have been in all probability his greatest alternatives. He went from Oviedo (Fla.) Hagerty to proper down the highway to play for the Knights.

After one season of studying the school recreation, Lee turned a key member of the UCF offensive line. Most individuals round UCF, in truth, anticipated Lee to anchor the 2023 offensive line for the Knights.

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His loss to UCF has been outlined in some ways by followers and media members masking the Knights, however there was a variety of respect for him on and off the gridiron. Make no mistake, it was a blow for UCF to lose him and one which the Miami Hurricanes would like to reap the benefits of.

Along with being at Miami proper now, Lee has already visited the College of Oklahoma. That’s the identical college that former UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel transferred to final season. Maybe that’s an affect for why Lee headed to Norman, Okla. for a go to.

This may very well be one of the necessary Switch Portal battles the Canes attempt to land. Having a confirmed middle, and one which’s actually able to enjoying guard as nicely, would bolster the 2023 Miami offensive line.


JANUARY 6

Miami has been busy overhauling the trenches since Mario Cristobal took over and the switch portal is a giant a part of that plan. 

On Friday, in response to 247Sports, one other potential possibility hit Coral Gables as Brandon Deen kicked off an official go to. The Purdue switch prospect performed 5 years of Huge Ten ball, making an influence over greater than 30 appearances for the Boilermakers. 

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PFF tabbed Deen because the third-highest graded defender for a stout Purdue protection as he collected 28 tackles, together with 4 for loss and a couple of.5 sacks. 

JANUARY 5

One other productive participant has hit the portal on the broad receiver place and The U is already on the case. 

Michigan departure Andrel Anthony, who introduced his intentions to hit the portal on Wednesday night, has introduced a young from Mario Cristobal’s employees lower than a day later. Oklahoma and Pitt have additionally jumped in on the Michigan native.

Anthony had splash moments in his transient Michigan profession, together with a six-catch, 155-yard recreation towards his hometown Michigan State Spartans in 2021 beneath play-caller Josh Gattis. In all, he contributed 19 catches for 328 yards and 4 touchdowns whereas at UM.

JANUARY 3

One in every of Miami’s high targets within the class of 2022 recruiting cycle is again available on the market. 

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Anthony Lucas, the Texas A&M go rusher who made an influence towards Miami as a real freshman, has introduced his intentions to hit the NCAA switch portal. 

Lucas appeared in seven video games in 2022, totaling 10 tackles, together with one for loss, along with a quarterback hurry towards Miami. 

Popping out of Scottsdale (Ariz.) Chaparral final yr, Lucas picked A&M over two dozen affords, together with one from Miami. UM additionally hosted the Broward County native and legacy recruit for a summer season 2021 official go to. 

December 21

The Hurricanes introduced on their Twitter soccer web page that they’ve added a punter to the 2023 class, and it is one which’s come an extended, lengthy solution to get to Coral Gables.

Dylan Joyce involves Miami from down beneath. The Aussie is a Nationwide Signing Day shock and one which helps present a participant that may make a direct influence.

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As for the remainder of as we speak, very long time Miami dedication Francis Mauigoa will likely be signing his letter of intent round 5 p.m. ET. He is anticipated to signal with the Hurricanes as anticipated.

After all everybody desires to learn about Cormani McClain. There’s nothing definitive to report. When All Hurricanes positive aspects extra data, it is going to be posted as quickly as doable. 

McClain shouldn’t be the one cornerback in query, as Damari Brown will likely be making a call quickly. Canes? Everybody will know this night. We like Miami’s possibilities.

There’s additionally the announcement for present Penn State security dedication Conrad Hussey from Saint Thomas Aquinas, and it is a tight race from what we’re listening to. PSU, FSU and Miami have been concerned down the stretch.

Lastly, there’s additionally extra Switch Portal information seemingly across the nook. Maintain it locked in with with All Hurricanes. Extra information when it occurs.

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Texas A&M defensive position goal Tunmise Adeleye has signed with the Michigan State Spartans

Adeleye was right down to Cal, USC, Miami and his eventual touchdown spot, MSU. Miami is actively wanting so as to add to the defensive position room by way of the portal and Adeleye was one of many high targets on Mario Cristobal’s board. 

Anticipate Miami to proceed to be in the hunt for portal defensive lineman following the signing of Georgia State defensive lineman Thomas Gore.

December 21

Former Georgia State defensive lineman Thomas Gore has dedicated to Miami. That is the Hurricanes’ third switch portal addition this offseason.

Gore totaled 93 tackles, 22 tackles for loss and 11 sacks in his 4 seasons with the Panthers.

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The 6-foot, 270-pound defender made an official go to to UM from Dec. 16 to Dec. 18. He’s a welcomed addition to the Miami roster, because the Canes want an inflow of measurement and velocity to proceed constructing this system.

The Hurricanes are additionally on a run of high highschool recruits as we speak, so take a look at the entrance web page of All Hurricanes for all the most recent information.


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December 20

Former Miami security Avantae Williams introduced his switch dedication to Maryland on Tuesday.

Williams was projected to emerge as a constant contributor for the Canes in 2022, however that finally didn’t come to fruition with James Williams and Kamren Kinchens incomes the beginning roles at security. Kinchens, who compiled six interceptions this yr, has earned a number of All-America First Group honors for his play.

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The previous No. 54 total recruit within the 2020 class completed his three-year Miami profession with one interception and 22 tackles. He maintains two seasons of faculty eligibility. 

December 19

Former four-star linebacker Avery Huff has entered the portal after 4 years at Miami. Huff was one in all Miami’s top-ranked linebacker commits within the class of 2019. 

Huff spent the vast majority of his 4 years at Miami working on particular groups. Huff, who was recruited due to his athleticism as a linebacker, by no means actually turned out to be the highly-touted linebacker he was projected to be. 

Huff, at this level in his time at Miami, was a depth piece that probably would not see the sector till his ultimate yr. Nonetheless, contemplating depth is low on the linebacker place, his loss stings from a depth perspective. All of the extra significance behind the sturdy linebacker class Miami is on tempo to signal. 

December 19

One of the crucial proficient gamers in school soccer hit the NCAA switch portal over the weekend in Jackson State’s Travis Hunter. 

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The freshman two-way star, who after all flipped to JSU on signing day final yr earlier than a memorable 2022 marketing campaign, is again available on the market with three years of eligibility remaining. Whereas Colorado and Deion Sanders determine to be among the many contenders for his subsequent collegiate cease, Hunter says he’s no lock to comply with Sanders to Boulder. In truth, he additionally mentioned he can be taking his time forward of the following resolution. 

Within the meantime, On3’s Chad Simmons experiences further contenders for Hunter, together with Georgia, USC and Miami. The West Palm Seashore native, who would nonetheless frequent south Florida after transferring to the Atlanta space in highschool, may challenge at cornerback or broad receiver inside the Energy 5. 

Each are clear wants for Miami, who additionally occurs to be the most popular recruiting program within the nation in the mean time. 

December 18

The rebuilding of the Miami Hurricanes offensive line is gaining much more momentum. There was the latest addition of Samson Okunlola, rating as Sports activities Illustrated’s No. 1 offensive sort out recruit and the No. 5 participant total within the SI 99.

Now, head coach Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes land former Alabama offensive lineman Javion Cohen. He’s an athletic offensive lineman at 6-foot-4 and 305 kilos that might assist the Canes at a number of positions.

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Earlier than Cohen went to Alabama, he was a prep star for Phenix Metropolis (Ala.) Central, one of the tradition-rich applications in Dixie. After becoming a member of the Crimson Tide and Nick Saban, Cohen didn’t sit on the bench lengthy. 

A starter in 14 video games throughout the 2021 season, he additionally has 10 begins for Alabama from the 2022 common season. 

With Okunlola, and now Cohen, being part of the Miami offensive line, it is undoubtedly been a fantastic previous few days. Miami is discovering a solution to win recruiting battles for big-time gamers.


December 16

The Miami Hurricanes wish to add to the cornerback depth chart for the 2023 season and past. It is a essential place on the gridiron, so preserving an open thoughts about the place a prospect comes is a part of the method.

Contemplate Miami head coach Mario Cristobal was beforehand at Oregon, a program that recruits nationally, it in all probability helped with the next Switch Portal participant getting a proposal from the Canes.

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Isaiah Johnson was a nationwide recruit popping out of the larger Los Angeles space, and Oregon was certainly one of many applications that prolonged a scholarship supply. Mockingly, the previous Miami teaching employees had made a proposal to Johnson as nicely.

Different applications that went after him from the prep ranks embrace Southern California, Texas, Oklahoma, LSU, Penn State, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee amongst others.

Per the Arizona State athletics web site, Johnson is listed at 6-foot-1 and 190 kilos. He has performed one season for the Solar Devils. He registered 16 whole tackles, one sort out for loss, and two go breakups throughout his first season in Tempe, Ariz.

Stick to All Hurricanes as we proceed to cowl the Canes with the Switch Portal, in addition to all of the recruiting information that has been taking place.


December 14

The Miami Hurricanes misplaced one other key cog to their offense on Wednesday, as offensive sort out John Campbell determined it was time to enter the NCAA Switch Portal. 

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Campbell was a starter in all 12 of Miami’s 2022 video games, and he is been a starter previous to this season as nicely. 

Miami’s offensive line was already skinny. Wanting ahead to the 2023 spring practices, head coach Mario Cristobal will likely be trying to revampt the trenches with out a variety of our bodies to take action. Effectively, that is earlier than the 2023 recruiting class involves Coral Gables, with the expectation that at the very least Francis Mauigoa will likely be competing for fast enjoying time.

Search for Miami to at the very least think about bringing in a single offensive lineman from the Switch Portal as nicely. It may be an attention-grabbing subsequent few months as we transfer nearer to spring ball.


December 13

Per 247Sports’ Gaby Urrutia, freshman cornerback Khamauri Rogers will enter the switch portal.

Rogers was one of some athletes whose mother and father made feedback on social media annoyed about their kid’s lack of enjoying time. Nevertheless, the best way the cornerback room sits now, Rogers would’ve nearly actually rotated subsequent yr contemplating how skinny the room is after NFL Draft departures and switch portal entries. 

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Rogers was a high 200 participant within the nation and the No. 20 cornerback within the 2022 cycle in response to the On3 composite.

The Canes will nearly actually seize one other physique (or two) from the highschool ranks or switch portal contemplating the switch leaves the Hurricanes with 4 cornerbacks on the roster and two cornerbacks dedicated within the 2023 class. 

December 12

Texas A&M second-year freshman defensive lineman Tunmise Adeleye, who was provided by the Hurricanes in the future after coming into the switch portal on Dec. 5, introduced his plans to go to Miami starting on Tuesday, Dec. 13, by Dec. 15.

Adeleye’s go to will likely be on an official foundation, he instructed All Hurricanes on Monday. 

The Katy, Texas native was a consensus top-50 expertise within the recruiting class of 2021 and signed with the Aggies over applications corresponding to Alabama, Ohio State, Florida and Texas. Whereas he exited highschool as an edge rusher projection, Adeleye has beefed as much as 6-foot-4, 290 kilos and is able to enjoying throughout your complete defensive position.

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He earned a beginning position in A&M’s protection to start out the 2022 season however was restricted to simply two video games of motion, by which he compiled six tackles, earlier than struggling a season-ending damage. 

Adeleye formally visited Michigan State this previous weekend. 

December 11

Miami continues to pursue trench skills within the switch portal. 

Former Arizona defensive lineman Kyon Barrs introduced a brand new supply from Mario Cristobal’s program on Sunday. The California native has been red-hot since asserting intentions to hit the portal, including affords from USC, LSU, Tennessee, Auburn and others.

Barrs graduated from Arizona again in Could, earlier than beginning all 12 video games within the fall. Again in 2021, he was a second-team All-Pac-12 choice. He has a single season of eligibility remaining. 

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Miami to Dallas is a switch “factor” to control. 

Not solely has former Miami assistant Rhett Lashlee landed UM switch working again Jaylan Knighton, however go rusher Elijah Roberts has additionally reportedly dedicated to Southern Methodist.

December 8

One other Miami security has entered the portal. Per the Athletic’s Manny Navarro, rotational defensive again Brian Balom has entered the portal.

Balom’s most efficient season got here his freshman yr in 2020 when he totaled ten tackles over ten video games. Miami is now down to a few scholarship safeties in James Williams, Kamren Kinchens and Markeith Williams

The Canes might want to make the most of the switch portal and proceed making use of strain to Penn State commit Conrad Hussey in the event that they want to replenish the depth misplaced from the again finish. 

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A brand new Miami Hurricane portal supply is out, this time by way of the SEC. 

Former Mississippi State broad receiver and Alabama native Rara Thomas introduced the information by way of social media on Thursday. A second-year participant for Mike Leach’s program in 2022, Thomas totaled 626 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns. His greatest recreation got here towards Texas A&M, the place he caught 5 passes for 134 yards and a TD

A number of applications have already provided Thomas within the portal, and he is already kicked off the go to slate having taken in Auburn beneath new coach Hugh  Freeze on Thursday. 

Georgia, Ole Miss, Florida State and others have additionally already focused Thomas up to now.

December 6

Miami has provided former Texas A&M defensive lineman Tunmise Adeleye, who entered the switch portal on Dec. 5. 

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Adeleye, acknowledged because the third-best edge rusher within the 2021 recruiting cycle by the On3 Sports activities consensus rankings, began the Aggies’ first two video games of 2022 earlier than a season-ending damage derailed his redshirt freshman marketing campaign. He totaled six tackles in these contests.

The 6-foot-4 defender additionally holds affords from California, Arkansas, TCU and USC, amongst others.


Second-year broad receiver Romello Brinson introduced on Tuesday that he entered the switch portal.

Brinson completed his profession at Miami with 14 receptions, 189 receiving yards and a landing. He’s the second former UM receiver to enter the portal, becoming a member of Key’Shawn Smith.


Miami defensive linemen proceed to depart, as defensive sort out Jordan Miller enters the portal.

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Miller recorded 18 whole tackles this season in addition to a sack. Miller leaves Coral Gables after 5 seasons with the staff.


The primary massive shock on the offensive facet of the ball seems to be in at Miami, at the very least in response to Bruce Feldman. 

Jaylan Knighton will now not be a Miami Hurricane.

The south Florida native (Deerfield Seashore Excessive Faculty product) was a star in 2021 however by no means received on monitor this fall, speeding for simply 423 yards and a lone landing on the season. His lower in carries got here by way of accidents and fumbling woes all through the marketing campaign.

December 5

Former Kent State broad receiver Dante Cephas and former UTEP offensive sort out Jeremiah Byers have acquired affords from the Hurricanes.

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Cephas is without doubt one of the most efficient wideouts within the switch portal. He totaled 130 receptions, 1,984 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns over his previous two seasons with the Golden Flashes.

Byers was part of the Convention USA All-Freshman Group in 2021 and performed 853 snaps at proper sort out with UTEP in 2022. He had an 83.9 pass-blocking grade and an 81.3 run-blocking grade this previous season, in response to Professional Soccer Focus.


In an sudden twist, Hurricanes defensive sort out Darrell Jackson introduced on Monday afternoon that he will likely be taking his skills elsewhere.

The 6’6 300 lb sophomore had simply arrived in Miami in 2022 after spending his true freshman season at Maryland. He was an everyday at defensive sort out for the Canes, recording 27 tackles and three sacks throughout the 2022 marketing campaign. Since this will likely be his second time transferring and he would not qualify as a graduate switch, Jackson will probably have to sit down out the 2023 season per NCAA guidelines.


Former Oregon offensive sort out Bram Walden has acquired a proposal from Miami.

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Walden, a 6-foot-3, 304-pound lineman, was ranked because the Eleventh-best offensive sort out within the 2021 recruiting cycle, in response to the On3 Sports activities consensus rankings. He redshirted in 2021 and performed eight snaps in two video games this season.

December 3

Rotational cornerback Isaiah Dunson has entered the switch portal by way of an announcement on Twitter.

Dunson’s enjoying time appeared to dwindle because the season went on. The previous four-star cornerback from the 2020 cycle totaled 14 tackles and one go deflection in his three years as a Hurricane. 

December 1

Legacy defensive again Al Blades Jr. has reportedly entered the switch portal per 247Sports’ Chris Hummer. 

The namesake alone might harm many followers upon listening to the information that Blades is transferring. By way of historical past, no identify rings extra bells than the Blades identify in Coral Gables. Blades Jr,’s father, Al Blades Sr. was a standout at Miami very like his brother, Bennie Blades. 

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Sadly for Blades Jr., his profession was hampered by accidents and by no means really appeared to get again to the excessive, but uncooked stage of play he placed on show his freshman and sophomore campaigns (together with his third covid yr).

Blades started to drown within the depth chart as he shifted to security, a place that already possessed two future stars in Kamren Kinchens and James Williams. Blades Jr. tacked on 4 interceptions, 14 go breakups and over 90 whole tackles in 5 years at Miami. 

December 1

Per the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson, a reputation that is been anticipated to enter since earlier than the season ended, has entered: Keyshawn Smith

Smith seemingly grew sad together with his position at Miami which turned evident on social media when Smith’s mom known as out offensive coordinator Josh Gattis. Not the best search for anybody concerned, however the writing was on the wall comparatively early that Smith wouldn’t be a Hurricane subsequent season. 

Smith’s loss will probably be felt extra within the return recreation than within the wideout room. There’s nonetheless loads of expertise that was held again by the scheme this season on the roster with no plans of transferring. 

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Smith had 5 touchdowns in his three years at Miami along with over 500 yards receiving and a robust exhibiting out of the kick-return place, totaling 640 yards together with a 91-yard landing on 21 returns on the season. 

November 29

Rotational defensive again and former No. 1 security within the nation Avantae Williams has introduced his intentions to enter the portal. 

Between off-field points and accidents, Williams by no means panned out to be the No. 1 security he was projected to be. Williams was handed up by the proficient duo of Kamren Kinchens and James Williams, though many by the 2 Williamses have been going to be Batman and Robin. 

Williams performed in two snaps within the final recreation and gave the impression to be sad together with his enjoying time by cryptic posts on social media. The previous No. 54 total recruit within the 2020 class had one interception in two seasons on the sector for the Canes. 

November 24

Reserve defensive again Keshawn Washington, a third-year participant, introduced his intentions to complete his school profession elsewhere. 

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November 23

Jalen Harrel, one other south Florida native, introduced his plans to hit the portal after three years at The U. 

November 22

Defensive sort out Allan Haye, a second-year participant, publicizes his intent to hit the switch portal.

November 20

Defensive lineman Elijah Roberts publicizes his departure from this system. 

November 18 

Working again Thad Franklin, who had seen a lesser position on the roster in 2022, went public with plans to hit the portal come December. 

November 15

Veteran defensive again Gilbert Frierson introduced his intentions to hit the switch portal as a graduate switch. 

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Thousands of Miami residents to be served during annual holiday food distribution

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MIAMI – An annual tradition to help families in need this holiday season saw long lines Wednesday at Miami’s Jose Marti Park.

The food distribution was hosted by Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo.

Some of the folks who came out Wednesday had been waiting for a couple of hours as the line spilled outside of the park.

There was both a walk-up line and down the street, people were allowed to drive up for the distribution.

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Those who showed up needed to show proof that they live in District 3.

After that, they were able to get pork shoulders and about 40 pounds worth of groceries for the holidays.

The event is expected to serve more than 8,000 people.

The annual event is touted as one of the largest food distributions in the city of Miami, if not in the state of Florida.

The long lines showed there is definitely a need for help in the area.

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One woman, Maria Garcia, told Local 10 News reporter Layron Livingston that she was thankful for the food distribution because “some people, they don’t have nowhere to sleep, and they sleep in the streets sometimes. So, it’s very hard.”

Garcia said she is 78 and for two years, she slept in her car, so she’s just grateful to have not just a place to stay, but also food on the table.

Event volunteers will be distributing the food until it runs out, which is why folks get there as early as possible.

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From migrating elephants to a divisive Jaguar, was this the best Design Miami yet?

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One hundred migrating elephants, a highly divisive Jaguar, a swirly Pucci funfair and a gigantic blue strawberry tree. Not an artworld version of the 12 Days of Christmas but a strong way to kick off December nonetheless. The city-wide takeover that is Miami Art Week did not disappoint this year, with big brands, brazen activations and an expanded global footprint. At its heart, in its spacious tent by the Convention Centre and Art Basel Miami Beach, Design Miami 2024 put on one of its best shows since its launch almost two decades ago.

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Ateliers Courbet at Design Miami 2024

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Under curator Glenn Adamson’s curatorial theme, Blue Sky, for 2024 the collectble design fair was a celebration of big thinking and optimism. The signature yellow branding turned sky blue, and through a programme of galleries, curios, special projects and collaborations, it offered an energising, experimental and highly investible proposition.

R & Company and Marianne Boesky Gallery co-present The Strawberry Tree (2023) by The Haas Brothers at Design Miami 2024. (Image credit - Kris Tamburello)

R & Company and Marianne Boesky Gallery co-present ‘The Strawberry Tree’ (2023) by The Haas Brothers at Design Miami 2024

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Certainly, we’ve reached a point where the lines between art, design and fashion are now so blurry as to be hard to make out at all. Take the aforementioned ‘The Strawberry Tree’ (by the Haas Brothers and co-presented by R & Company and Marianne Boesky) as a case in point; it is no longer enough to say a piece is ‘functional’ – previously one of Design Miami’s criteria for inclusion – although this fabulous piece is, arguably, a light.

To Adamson’s mind, the definition has evolved: ‘What makes design different from fine art – or even poetry, music, other disciplines – is that designers need to not only imagine the future, but they need to build it,’ he says. In some cases, then, the only function necessary is to inspire and/or delight.

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The Future Perfect at Design Miami 2024

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This, then, means the Design Miami committee could be freer to include works such as the ‘Paradise Cabinet’, by Mathieu Lehanneur, the doors of which open to reveal no cupboard space whatsoever, but a vista of infinite blue sky instead.

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Matheiu Lehanneur at Design Miami 2024

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‘Ultimately I think it comes down to elevation,’ says Adamson. ‘This is a concentrated platform for the international design avant garde, which provides unparalleled visibility to people and their projects. Lehanneur’s cabinet, a magic trick in material form, is the perfect metaphor for this expansiveness.’

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Bottega Veneta presents The Ark at Design Miami 

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With much to take in across the tent, attention-grabbing exhibits included Zanotta’s characterful beanbags commissioned by Matthieu Blazy for Bottega Veneta’s October 2024 fashion show; and the ‘Galaxy’ collection, a collaboration between Gufram and A$AP Rocky’s brand Hommemade with a space-age multimedia console as its centrepiece.

Hommemade display stand at Design Miami 2024 with giant console

Hommemade at Design Miami 2024

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The truly inspiring works, however, were of a quieter kind – showstoppers due to their impeccable craftsmanship and extraordinary creative expertise. Most notably these were found at Blunk Space, with London-based designer Rio Kobayashi’s salvaged redwood shelves; at Atelier Courbet’s beautiful ‘Sculpt’ installation, a group show exploring organic forms using diverse materials and time-honoured techniques; and at The Future Perfect, where New Delhi-based artist Vikram Goyal made his US debut with his remarkable narrative-driven metalwork. Through a series of ambitious bronze reliefs, sconces, chandeliers and furniture, Goyal presents a contemporary reimagining of Indian master craftsmanship.

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Blunk Space at Design Miami 2024

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Also rooted in Indian craftsmanship, traditional techniques and raw materials, Mumbai-based gallery Æquo presented ‘Rub In’, a collaboration between Sudheer Rajbhar and Camille Bastien. Through his brand Chamar, Sudheer reclaims a slur against the Dalit community, empowering artisans and preserving their craft using rubber as a sustainable alternative to leather. The work highlights resilience, activism, and social justice.

Æquo Galley at Design Miami 2024

Æquo Galley at Design Miami 2024

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Continuing around the world now to Colombia, London-based Lamb Gallery’s ‘Magnetic Midnight Maison’ by Lucia Echavarria brought her collection of one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces including chairs, sofas, lamps and a backgammon board made using traditional Colombian crafting styles and techniques and showcasing the work of over 80 artisans across ten regions in Colombia.

Lamb Gallery at Design Miami 2024

Lamb Gallery at Design Miami 2024

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Winning the Best In Show award, Friedman Benda’s booth also presented an exhibition that spanned geography, disciplines and generations, featuring pieces by Estúdio Campana (Brazil), Rashid Johnson (US), Ettore Sottsass (Italy), Barbora Žilinksait (Belgium), Raphael Navot (Israel / France), and Javier Senosiain (Mexico) in a vibrant display. At its centre, a furry bar cabinet by Fernando Laposse, who often works with traditional Mexican crafts, is wrapped in a layer of yarn made from agave plants.

Friedman Benda at Design Miami 2024

Friedman Benda at Design Miami 2024

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Aiming for a ‘visionary exhibit under a singular sky’, Design Miami has set the bar high, with one year to go until its 20th edition – likely to be its most ambitious yet. Until then, we’ll be dreaming of a beautifully crafted, globally harmonious future, ideally from beneath the branches of a gigantic blue Strawberry Tree. See you there.

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Women's basketball: Big fourth quarter lifts Purdue over Miami (OH), 67-51

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Women’s basketball: Big fourth quarter lifts Purdue over Miami (OH), 67-51

Purdue women’s basketball took care of business on the road on Tuesday night, picking up a 67-51 win over Miami (Ohio) in Oxford. The victory was much needed for the Boilermakers, who snapped a two-game skid against the RedHawks.

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Senior guard Ella Collier set a new Purdue-high with 12 points on 5-6 shooting from the field and 2-2 from three-point range. It was just the third game in double-figures for the Marian transfer, but she loomed large when the Boilermakers’ needed her most.

Destini Lombard also helped guide the Boilermakers to victory, finishing with 16 points on 5-10 shooting, including eight points in the fourth quarter behind a pair of triples. Lombard led Purdue in scoring for the fifth time this season, which is the most on the team this season.

Mahri Petree and Kendall Puryear both chipped in eight points apiece off the bench, while Rashunda Jones had 11 points, seven rebounds and five assists with the second unit.

Reagan Bass posted another double-double, finishing with 10 points and 10 rebounds. The senior forward shot just 2-10 from the field, but was 6-8 from the charity strip and dished out five assists.

The Boilermakers were able to get out of Oxford with a victory, despite having 25 turnovers, which allowed the RedHawks to hang around for much longer than Katie Gearlds was likely comfortable with.

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Ultimately, Purdue outscored Miami 28-16, after having struggled in the fourth quarter throughout the season, to avoid what could have given the Boilermakers a losing record through 11 games.

Purdue snaps its two-game losing streak and clinches its first win away from Mackey Arena this season. The Boilermakers will now return home to play Indiana State on Saturday afternoon before getting into the bulk of Big Ten play against Iowa next week.

Purdue got out to an early 8-4 lead despite five turnovers in the opening five minutes of play. Ella Collier led the charge with five points, including the first of back-to-back threes, with Rashunda Jones knocking down the second. Miami (Ohio) guard Enjulina Gonzalez quickly closed that gap by scoring the latter four of the eight straight she dropped to start the game, knotting things up at 8-8 with 3:43 left in the first quarter.

A Kendall Puryear jumper and Reagan Bass free throw gave Purdue a three-point advantage before the RedHawks settled the score once again with a triple by Tamar Singer.

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Purdue took just ten field goal attempts in the opening frame, while having ten turnovers, which resulted in four Miami (Ohio) points off miscues. Lana McCarthy, Reagan Bass, Amiyah Reynolds, and Sophie Swanson all had two turnovers of their own, allowing the RedHawks to even the score.

The Boilermakers went the final 3:25 without a field goal, heading into the second quarter tied up at 11-11.

Mahri Petree quickly ended that drought in the second quarter, knocking down a long two, giving Purdue the lead back.

After Miami (Ohio) made it a 15-14 game shortly after, the Boilermakers locked in on the defensive end to make a run. Purdue would allow just one made field goal the last 7:28 of the first half, helping them hold the RedHawks to just 22% shooting from the field in the half.

The Boilermakers used contributions from Ella Collier, Kendall Puryear and Destini Lombard to mount an 11-3 run over the final 6:34 to take a 26-17 lead into halftime of a defensive battle. Puryear was a key cog in that charge, having six points after Lana McCarthy was held scoreless while dealing with foul trouble.

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Despite having 15 turnovers in the opening 30 minutes of play, the Boilermakers shot 40% from the field and held the RedHawks to 17 points to maintain a nine-point advantage into the second half.

Purdue came out of halftime firing, quickly extending the lead to 30-17 at the 8:09 mark of the third quarter. After Ilse de Vries and Destini Lombard exchanged triples, the RedHawks began to mount a charge. Gonzalez and Katey Richason knocked down back-to-back threes to cut the once 13-point Purdue lead to seven with 5:09 left in the third quarter.

Kendall Puryear helped get the lead back to 11 shortly after, however, hitting two free throws and having a dish to Reagan Bass for an easy layup, making it a 37-26 lead for the Boilermakers at the 2:35 mark.

Miami cut into the lead once again thanks to a pair of threes by Singer and Lakresha Edwards, along with two free throws from Amber Tretter, to cut the Purdue lead to just four heading into the fourth quarter.

Ella Collier and Mahri Petree scored five straight for the Boilermakers in the opening minutes of the fourth, but Lakresha Edwards and Tamar Singer connected on triples to negate the seniors’ efforts.

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Singer then connected on a jumper to cut the lead to one with 6:53 to play, but Ella Collier and Destini Lomboard came up big in response, connecting on each of their second threes of the game to make it a 50-43 game with under five minutes to play. The Boilermakers extended the lead to as much as eight after Reagan Bass free throws before Miami connected on another triple to cut into the lead once again.

Destini Lombard then broke the game wide open with five points in a 30 second span to extend the lead to 12, before Mahri Petree made it a 61-47 game with less than a minute to play, icing a Purdue victory.



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