Miami forward Dewan Huell changes name to Hernandez

Posted Oct 10, 2018
Miami Hurricanes forward Dewan Huell has legally changed his last name to Hernandez in honor of his mother, Christina Hernandez. Hernandez averaged 11.4 points and 6.6 rebounds as a sophomore last season and started all 32 games. He declared for the NBA draft in April but decided to return for his junior season. The Hurricanes open the season Nov. 9 against Lehigh. (Associated Press)

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