=== Hurricanes' Thomas granted extra year ===

Coral Gables, FL (Sports Network) - Miami-Florida forward Adrian Thomas was
given an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA after injuries cost him nearly
two full seasons.

Thomas suffered back-to-back season-ending injuries four games into the
2006-07 campaign and again four games into 2007-08.

"It's a relief to get this approval from the NCAA," said Thomas. "I'm excited
to have another opportunity to play college basketball, and I think we will
have a really special group this season that can accomplish great things."

Thomas averaged 7.3 points and 2.7 rebounds last season and was the ACC's top
three-point shooter, connecting on 42.1 percent of his attempts from beyond
the arc.

"We're very pleased to have Adrian officially back on the team this season,"
said Hurricanes head coach Frank Haith. "He is very well respected among his
teammates and has a great work ethic -- both on the court and in his graduate
studies. He will continue to be a key player for us this season."

Miami was 20-13 last season, ending the campaign with a loss to eventual
national champio......