The BEACH has a number of cheers and traditions that help support the Canes and make the BankUnited Center an imposing place for opponents to play in.


BEFORE TIPOFF:

• The students come to the arena wearing orange UM shirts, attempting to create a sea of orange as a show of unity and solidarity.

• Sebastian the Ibis leads the basketball team through the famous white smoke while the band plays the UM fight song.

• During enemy player intros, the students turn around, show their backs to the opposing team, and hold up the U with their hands.

DURING THE GAME:

• The entire building stands for the tipoff and remains standing until the Hurricanes have scored.

• Sebastian leads the students in the famous C-A-N-E-S spellout.

• Hurricane Frank, the student in the hot dog suit, traditionally leads the student section in chants and cheers. For more information on the original Hurricane Frank and how the tradition started, click here.  Our current Hurricane Frank is the 3rd student to wear the hot dog suit (aka "HF Trey").

• On offense, versions of "LET'S GO CANES," "GO MIAMI GO," and "LET'S GO UM" ring throughout the arena.

• On defense, chants of "DE-FENSE!" and "D-D-D-DE-FENSE" are common, as is the entire student section yelling "Ohhhhh!" while jumping up and down.

• During our free throws, hold up one finger.  If our player makes the FT, make a circular motion with your finger while saying, "Whoosh!"  Then go "ohhh!" and jump and stomp once for each free throw made during that trip to the line.

AFTER THE GAME:

• After a victory, chants of "It's Great To Be a Miami Hurricane!" are frequently heard.

• Students stick around after the game for the playing of the Alma Mater by the band. Hold one finger in the air and rock left and right while singing the Alma Mater.

The Canes need YOU to be loud and to help create a true homecourt advantage at the BUC. So come out to each game wearing orange and ready to make some noise!

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