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Jim Larranaga

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Basketball Coach

The Resume

    (October 2, 1949- )
    Drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 1971
    Head coach at Bowling Green State University (1986-1997)
    George Mason University, (1997- )
    Led the Patriots to the 2006 Final Four

Why he might be annoying:

    He has never been seriously mentioned for any top-tier positions in Division I basketball.
    He has lost much of his New York accent.
    In his interviews, the Nike swoosh is always present.
    Ironically, he was an assistant at Virginia when the number one-ranked team was shocked by NAIA school Chaminade (1982).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He led the Patriots on arguably the most improbable run to the Final Four in 2006, upending UConn, UNC and Michigan State along the way.
    His team made a fool of loudmouth Billy Packer, who said that Mason wasn't a worthy pick.
    His run gives hope to mid-major teams that it can be done.
    Most major schools have been leery of scheduling George Mason, and their tear through the 2006 tournament validates why.
    He has raised the profile of George Mason University, known primarily for its law program.
    John Thompson touted him as a great coach that is unappreciated outside of the DC area long before the infamous run.
    He keeps his team loose and jokes with his players.
    He has honored many requests for interviews.
    He has written a book about coaching.
    Both of his sons play professional basketball in Europe.

Credit: Larry Biz


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 23 Votes: 65.22% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 77.27% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 60.71% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 30 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 70 Votes: 72.86% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 250 Votes: 44.40% Annoying