. One of the top players in the portal, Pack chose the Hurricanes over Purdue and Ohio State.

On a stacked Miami squad, Pack averaged 13.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists on percentage marks of 44.1 from the floor and 40.4 on triples in 31.6 minutes per game.

The fifth-seeded Hurricanes hit another level in March. On a Final Four run, Miami knocked out Trayce Jackson-Davis and Indiana in the round of 32, and Pack scored 26 points on seven 3-pointers against No. 1 seed Houston in the Sweet 16. The Canes lost to UConn in the national semifinal.

In his fourth season, he produced similar numbers. In 32.5 minutes per contest, he averaged 13.3 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.6 rebounds on 40 percent shooting from the field and 35.7 percent from deep. He missed seven games due to knee issues and Miami regressed, finishing 15-17 and missing the postseason.

This past season in his fifth year with additional eligibility, Pack posted 13.9 points, 4.3 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game in 31.2 minutes per game. However, he suffered a right ankle injury after just nine games and never returned to action. Coach Jim Larranaga retired in late December.

Pack is seeking a medical redshirt for a sixth season and entered the portal March 31.

A score-first guard with proven efficiency on high volume – he’s attempted 11.8 field goals, 6.4 3-pointers per game – Pack could provide a scoring punch in the backcourt.

Indiana is in the mix for the Indianapolis product. According to Jeff Goodman, IU joins Kansas, Oklahoma, Clemson and Kansas State as suitors.

(Photo credit: University of Miami Athletics)

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