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Ep. #71 | Jim Larrañaga | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show
In this episode of The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Mark Gottfried sits down with legendary basketball coach Jim Larrañaga for a deep dive into his remarkable career. Jim shares stories from growing up in the Bronx, his influences from iconic coaches, and the journey through Bowling Green. Jim also discusses George Mason’s historic Final Four run, and his successful tenure at Miami. The two explore changes in college athletics, the impact of NIL and the transfer portal, and the importance of building team culture. Packed with candid reflections, coaching insights, and memorable basketball moments, this episode is a must-listen for hoops fans.
0:00 – Basketball Journey to Archbishop Malloy.
3:47 – Influential Big East Commissioner.
10:01 – Underrated Strength of Mid American Conference.
13:47 – Coach Discusses East Coast Return.
14:42 – George Mason Visionary Interview.
19:28 – University Tradition and Basketball Beginnings.
24:11 – Aspiration: Coaching in the ACC.
27:23 – Inconsistent Fan Base Challenge.
30:10 – Unmatched Ball Screen Tactics.
34:22 – “Coaching Against Shane Larkin.”
35:31 – Basketball Underdogs and Transfers.
38:25 – Coaching Insights on Athletics Change.
42:16 – Budget Constraints in Team Building.
46:52 – College Athletes Eye Transfer Portal.
49:45 – College Athlete Transfers Impact Relationships.
51:33 – Engaging Fans with Coaching Stories.
