Larrañaga arrived at Miami after an historic fourteen-year run at George Mason University, where he led the Patriots to five NCAA Tournament appearances (1999, 2001, 2006, 2008, 2011), including an unprecedented run to the 2006 Final Four that captured the nation’s attention, as the Patriots defeated Michigan State, North Carolina, Wichita State and UConn along the way. Following that run, Larrañaga was selected the 2006 Clair Bee National Coach of the Year. Larrañaga built the Patriots’ program into a perennial contender in the Colonial Athletic Association, winning more games than any other coach in program and conference history (273) en route to three conference titles (1999, 2001, 2008). As the head coach at Bowling Green for 11 seasons, Larrañaga amassed 170 victories, second all-time in Falcons’ history. His first head coaching stint was at American International, taking over a team that had suffered through five consecutive losing seasons prior to his arrival, and turning AIC into a winning program in his first year, compiling a 28-25 mark over two seasons.

“Jim has been a great asset to our Department of Athletics and a great partner to me and to my predecessors,” said Vice President and Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich. “I know that he did not reach this decision lightly or without great reflection. We are so grateful for his many contributions to Miami Athletics over the years and for being such an outstanding ambassador for the University of Miami.

“Bill Courtney has been by Jim’s side during some of our most successful seasons and plays a significant role in our program, both on the court and off. “Elevating Bill to Interim Head Coach for the remainder of this season was an easy decision and will ensure a smooth transition for our student-athletes as we resume ACC play. I am confident that Bill and the rest of our coaching staff will rise to the occasion and lead us in the right direction.”

Courtney is in his sixth season at Miami, including his third as associate head coach, and plays an integral role in coaching, scouting, recruiting and player development. He has over a quarter-century of college coaching experience, as an assistant coach at DePaul (2017-19), as Head Coach at Cornell (2010-16), as an assistant at Virginia Tech (2009-10), Virginia (2006-09), Providence (2005-06), George Mason (1997-2005), Bowling Green (1996-97), and American (1995-96).