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In the United States, Miami men's basketball coach Jim Larrañaga is reportedly on the verge of stepping down from his position. This comes less than two years after he led the Hurricanes to their first Final Four appearance. Larrañaga, who turned 75 in October 2023, has had a remarkable coaching career that began in 1971 as an assistant coach at Davidson. Over his career, he compiled a 744-505 record and has coached at several institutions including American International, Bowling Green, and George Mason, where he achieved notable success, including leading George Mason to the Final Four in 2006 as a No. 11 seed. After he took over the Miami program in 2011, he steered the Hurricanes to their first Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) title in 2013, earning the Naismith College Coach of the Year honors for that accomplishment. However, the team's performance since the 2022-2023 Final Four run has been dismal. The Hurricanes have struggled significantly, posting a record of just 4 wins and 8 losses at the time of the reports, and suffering 18 losses out of their last 22 games. The team notably ended their 2023 season with a 10-game losing streak. After the disappointing run, Larrañaga undertook a significant roster overhaul, introducing ten new players for the current season, yet the adjustments have not translated into success on the court. Miami has a contract with Larrañaga that runs through the 2026-27 season, indicating that if he steps down, it could have major implications for the future direction of the program as well as for the players involved. An official announcement regarding Larrañaga's expected departure is anticipated, bringing this chapter to a close for a coach who has left a significant mark on the college basketball scene.