Jim Larranaga Steps Down As Head Coach Of University Of Miami
Jim Larranaga has stepped down as Miami's men's basketball coach. Larranaga was hired by Miami in 2011 and led the school to six NCAA tournaments and four Sweet 16 appearances plus a Final Four run in 2023. Bill Courtney has been appointed interim head coach for the remainder of the season. "After more than fifty years in college coaching, it is simply time," said Larranaga in a statement. "There is never a great moment to step away, but I owe it to our student-athletes, our staff and the University of Miami to make this move now when my heart is simply no longer in the game and I owe it to Liz, Jay, Jon, and my grandchildren to be a greater part of their lives. The University needs a new leader of the program, one who is both adept at and embracing of the new world of intercollegiate athletics. It has been the honor of a lifetime to be a part of the Hurricane Family and to represent this world-class institution. Most importantly, I have been so blessed to have coached the hundreds of young men who chose to wear the UM jersey and who have gone on to flourish in their respective journeys. I will always be a Cane."
Jim Larranaga has stepped down as Miami's men's basketball coach. Larranaga was hired by Miami in 2011 and led the school to six NCAA tournaments and four Sweet 16 appearances plus a Final Four run in 2023.
Bill Courtney has been appointed interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
"After more than fifty years in college coaching, it is simply time," said Larranaga in a statement. "There is never a great moment to step away, but I owe it to our student-athletes, our staff and the University of Miami to make this move now when my heart is simply no longer in the game and I owe it to Liz, Jay, Jon, and my grandchildren to be a greater part of their lives. The University needs a new leader of the program, one who is both adept at and embracing of the new world of intercollegiate athletics. It has been the honor of a lifetime to be a part of the Hurricane Family and to represent this world-class institution. Most importantly, I have been so blessed to have coached the hundreds of young men who chose to wear the UM jersey and who have gone on to flourish in their respective journeys. I will always be a Cane."
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