Jim Larrañaga steps down at Miami, Bill Courtney takes over to finish season
Jim Larrañaga has stepped down as Miami’s men’s basketball coach effective immediately
By TIM REYNOLDS
Published - Dec 27, 2024, 12:09 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 27, 2024, 12:09 AM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jim Larrañaga insists he still loves the University of Miami, still loves the game of basketball, still loves mentoring players, still loves coaching.
He doesn't love what college basketball has become. And with that, he's leaving.
The 75-year-old Larrañaga stepped down Thursday, effective immediately, and will be replaced by associate head coach Bill Courtney — one of his best friends for the past three decades — for the remainder of the season.
“I'm exhausted,” Larrañaga said. “I've tried every which way to keep this going.”
