Jim Larranaga
Former Head Coach (Retired December 2024)
Miami Connection
Larrañaga transformed Miami basketball from a regional program into a national competitor, leading the Hurricanes to six NCAA Tournament appearances and winning the 2013 ACC Tournament championship—the program's first. His 2022-23 team achieved the best season in Miami history with a 29-8 record and a third-place finish in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, setting multiple program records for tournament victories and top-ranked wins. He established Miami as a consistent NCAA Tournament contender and earned multiple national Coach of the Year honors during his tenure.
About
James Joseph Larrañaga Sr. was born October 2, 1949, and built a 40-year coaching career spanning multiple universities before arriving at the University of Miami in April 2011. He is the winningest coach in Miami Hurricanes basketball history, compiling a 270-166 record over 13 seasons at the university. Larrañaga guided Miami to unprecedented success, including their first Final Four appearance in 2023, their first Elite Eight in 2022, and two ACC regular season titles. He retired in December 2024 after stepping down mid-season during his 14th year, concluding his career with 744 total wins.