Miami men’s basketball coach Jim Larranaga’s time with the Hurricanes appears to be nearing the end. According to the Miami Herald, Larranaga. 75, is expected to step down and an announcement could come as soon as Thursday afternoon. The Hurricanes are 4-8 so far this season after going 15-17 during the 2023-24 season.

Amid Miami's tough start to the 2024-25 season, head coach Jim Larranaga reportedly decided that it was time for a change. Per Michelle Kaufman of the

Jim Larrañaga is stepping down as Miami’s men’s basketball coach effective immediately, a person with knowledge of the decision said Thursday. Larrañaga will be replaced by associate head coach Bill Courtney — one of Larrañaga’s best friends for the past three decades or so — for the remainder of the season,

Larranaga, who turned 75 in October, began coaching in 1971 as an assistant and compiled a 744-505 career record as a head coach.