Miami, Jim Larrañaga and NIL

Former Miami basketball coach Jim Larrañaga left 'exhausted' by NIL's impact on college sports
The longtime Hurricanes coach said his decision to abruptly step down from his position was partly due to his lack of interest in contending with NIL.
Jim Larranaga steps down: Ex-Miami coach cites frustrations with NIL landscape among reasons for abrupt exit
Former Miami coach Jim Larranaga explained his abrupt resignation on Thursday as due at least in part over exhaustion of the changing climate in college athletics and the constant struggle of juggling NIL in addition to running a program.
Miami Basketball Coach Jim Larrañaga Steps Down, Blames NIL Exhaustion
Miami basketball head coach Jim Larrañaga abruptly announced his intent to retire in the middle of the season, citing exhaustion due to NIL.
‘I’m exhausted:’ Miami basketball coach Jim Larrañaga resigns, citing new NIL challenges
A seismic change is coming for Miami Hurricanes basketball, as longtime coach Jim Larrañaga is stepping down after more than 13 seasons at the helm in Coral Gables, the veteran coach announced Thursday.
Miami Hurricanes men’s head basketball coach Jim Larrañaga steps down, cites NIL: ‘I’m exhausted’
Another men’s college basketball head coach is walking away. Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball head coach Jim Larrañaga t
“I’m exhausted”: Jim Larranaga seemingly blames NIL structure for stepping down as Miami head coach
Jim Larranaga is a coach who garnered plenty of success throughout his career, whether it be at Bowling Green, George Mason or Miami.
UM coach Jim Larranaga steps down two years after Final Four run, saying he’s ‘exhausted’
Larranaga, who turned 75 in October, has been coaching for five decades and was under contract through the 2026-27 season. He lamented how the sport has changed with NIL and the transfer portal, saying he was “exhausted” and felt he was no longer fit to continue in the profession he loved so much.
Miami’s Jim Larrañaga is latest longtime basketball coach to step down
Jim Larrañaga stepped down as Miami men’s basketball coach Thursday, resigning less than two years after he led the school to its first Final Four appearance. He announced the decision during a news conference at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida, where the team plays.
Miami coach Jim Larranaga resigns amid slow start
Jim Larranaga stepped down as coach of the Miami Hurricanes ... "After we went to the 2023 Final Four, eight players wanted to transfer or seek better NIL deals," he said. "They told me they loved it at Miami, but wanted to seek a better deal."
‘I’m exhausted:’ Miami Hurricanes basketball coach Jim Larrañaga resigns, citing new NIL challenges
Hurricanes basketball coach Jim Larrañaga is expected to step down on Thursday, according to multiple reports. He took Miami to its first-ever Final Four.
Jim Larranaga Retires From Miami Amid NCAA Changes
Jim Larranaga retires as Miami Head Coach due to player transfers and the commercialization of sports. We have seen many long-time coaches retire recently.
Why did Jim Larrañaga decide to retire from Miami mid-season? Former Hurricanes coach explains decision
Why did Miami basketball coach Jim Larrañaga decide to retire from the Hurricanes in the middle of the 2024-25 season? Here's ...
Ex-Florida State basketball players sue coach Leonard Hamilton over unfulfilled NIL promises
Florida State men's basketball coach Leonard Hamilton is the subject of a lawsuit filed by six former players alleging he promised but failed to follow through on $250,000 NIL packages for the players ...
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Kansas Jayhawks coach discusses changes in college basketball, Larranaga’s retirement
Jim Larranaga joined the group of men’s college basketball coaches ... The opportunity to make money someplace else ...