Larranaga Turns Down PC Job

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Larranaga Turns Down PC Job

Story Created: Apr 2, 2008 at 3:41 PM EDT

Story Updated: Apr 2, 2008 at 4:01 PM EDT

Jim Larranaga has decided to remain as head basketball coach at George Mason and not accept an offer to come to Providence College.

Today he signed a three-year contract extension with George Mason through the 2014-15 season.

PC athletic director Bob Driscoll said in a statement:

"Over the last several days it became public knowledge that we were in discussions with George Mason head coach Jim Larranaga about becoming our men's basketball coach.

"We offered him a very substantial package but he was too comfortable in his current situation and opted to stay at George Mason.

"As a result, I will continue to have ongoing discussions with the other finalists in this search.

"I remain very optimistic that we will find a head coach who will embrace the rich tradition of Friar basketball and move the program forward."

George Mason

PC recently fired Tim Welsh as its head coach, after a disappointing season and a 160-143 record in 10 years as the Friars' head coach.

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