Former PC Great Larrañaga Out at Miami, According to Reports

Former PC Great Larrañaga Out at Miami, According to Reports

Former Providence College great Jim Larrañaga is reportedly stepping down as head coach of the University of Miami Men’s Basketball team, where he has been at the helm since 2011. 

According to the Miami Herald, Larrañaga's expected departure comes as the Hurricanes fell to 4-8 on the season, after an overtime loss to Mount St. Mary's last week.

Two years ago, Miami had made a Final Four run in the NCAA tournament. 

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PC Hall of Famer 

Larrañaga, who was captain of the PC Friars 1970–71 season as a senior, led the team to a 20–8 record and an NIT appearance. 

He graduated as fifth-highest scorer in school history with 1,258 career points, and was inducted into the Providence College Hall of Fame in 1991. 

 

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