Miami Coach Jim Larrañaga Retires, Citing NIL Challenges and Exhaustion

The 75-year-old coach steps down mid-season after 14 years at Miami, voicing concerns over the evolving landscape of college basketball.

Jim Larrañaga, Miami Hurricanes' all-time winningest coach, announced his retirement mid-season after 53 years in coaching, citing exhaustion and difficulties with NIL dynamics.
Larrañaga expressed frustration with the professionalization of college sports, pointing to conversations with agents about million-dollar NIL deals as a growing challenge for coaches.
Miami's basketball program has struggled this season, starting with a 4-8 record, a stark contrast to its Final Four run in 2023 under Larrañaga's leadership.
The coach revealed that after the team's 2023 Final Four appearance, eight players expressed intentions to transfer for better financial opportunities, highlighting the impact of NIL and the transfer portal.
Veteran assistant coach Bill Courtney has been named interim head coach as Miami begins a national search for Larrañaga’s replacement.