Jim Larrañaga is a professional basketball coach who currently leads the men’s basketball team at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.
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Born on October 2, 1949, in New York, Jim’s playing career saw him make notable records, beginning with Providence College, where he served as senior captain.
He had led Providence to a 20–8 record and finished as its fifth all-time leading scorer with 1,258 points.
Jim was later drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 1971, in the sixth round of the NBA draft.
Without spending much time in the NBA, Jim began coaching the first year students at Davidson College, and helped the team win three regular-season Southern Conference titles and the NIT once.
Jim has won many awards as coach of the year and more than 700 games as a head coach.

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Jim Larranaga Family
Jim is married to Liz Larranaga and they have two children – Jon and Jay.
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Jim Larranaga Education
Jim studied Economics at Providence College and graduated in 1971.
Jim Larranaga Coaching Record
Jim has been a coach at Davidson College, American International College,Virginia, Bowling Green University, George Mason University, and now University of Miami (FL).
When he coached the Patriots, the team recorded back-to-back victories in 13 consecutive seasons.
Jim Larranaga Dancing
Jim displayed some hilarious dance moves this weekend in the men’s NCAA tournament, after his team won its second-straight Elite Eight berth.
Jim Larranaga House
Jim has a beautiful house in Lakewood and some other states in America.
Jim Larranaga Instagram
Jim is on Instagram @jimlarranaga
Jim Larranaga Wiki
Name: James Joseph Larrañaga
Date of Birth: October 2, 1949
Age: 73
Place of Birth: New York
Nationality: American
Occupation: Basketball coach
Net Worth: $1.3 million
Salary: $2,562,918
Height: 1.93 m
Weight: 86 kg
Spouse: Liz Larranaga
Children: Jay Larranaga and Jon Larranaga


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