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{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Jay Larranaga
| name = Jay Larranaga
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| weight_lb = 192
| weight_lb = 192
| league = [[National Basketball Association|NBA]]
| league = [[National Basketball Association|NBA]]
| team = Boston Celtics
| team = Los Angeles Clippers
| nationality = Irish / American
| nationality = Irish / American
| position = Assistant coach
| position = Assistant coach
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|1|30}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|1|30}}
| birth_place = [[Charlotte, North Carolina]]
| birth_place = [[Charlotte, North Carolina]], U.S.
| highschool = [[St. John's Jesuit High School and Academy|St. John's]] ([[Toledo, Ohio]])
| highschool = [[St. John's Jesuit High School and Academy|St. John's]] ([[Toledo, Ohio]])
| college = [[Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball|Bowling Green]] (1993–1997)
| college = [[Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball|Bowling Green]] (1993–1997)
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| cyears1 = 2008–2010 | cteam1 = [[Ireland national basketball team|Ireland]]
| cyears1 = 2008–2010 | cteam1 = [[Ireland national basketball team|Ireland]]
| cyears2 = 2010–2012 | cteam2 = [[Erie BayHawks (2008–2017)|Erie BayHawks]]
| cyears2 = 2010–2012 | cteam2 = [[Erie BayHawks (2008–2017)|Erie BayHawks]]
| cyears3 = {{nbay|2012|start}}–present | cteam3 = [[Boston Celtics]] (assistant)
| cyears3 = {{nbay|2012|start}}–{{nbay|2020|end}} | cteam3 = [[Boston Celtics]] (assistant)
| cyears4 = 2013–2015 | cteam4 = [[Ukraine national basketball team|Ukraine]] (assistant)
| cyears4 = {{nbay|2021|start}}–present | cteam4 = [[Los Angeles Clippers]] (assistant)
| highlights =
| highlights =
'''As Player:'''
'''As Player:'''
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* [[Liga ACB|Spanish League]] champion (2005)
* [[Liga ACB|Spanish League]] champion (2005)
}}
}}
'''James Joseph Larranaga Jr.''' (born January 30, 1975) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player. Currently, he is the top assistant coach for the [[Boston Celtics]] of the [[NBA]]. He is also the son of [[University of Miami]] men's basketball coach [[Jim Larrañaga]].
'''James Joseph Larranaga Jr.''' (born January 30, 1975) is an American professional [[basketball]] coach and former player who currently serves on the staff of the [[Los Angeles Clippers]]. He was previously the top assistant coach for the [[Boston Celtics]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). He is also the son of [[University of Miami]] men's basketball coach [[Jim Larrañaga]].


==Career==
==Career==
After graduating from [[St. John's Jesuit High School and Academy]],<ref name="Basketball his ticket to world travel ">{{cite web|url=http://www.toledoblade.com/BGSU/2008/02/24/Basketball-his-ticket-to-world-travel.html |title=
After graduating from [[St. John's Jesuit High School and Academy]],<ref name="Basketball his ticket to world travel ">{{cite web|url=http://www.toledoblade.com/BGSU/2008/02/24/Basketball-his-ticket-to-world-travel.html |title=Basketball his ticket to world travel |publisher=Toledo Blade |date=February 24, 2008|accessdate=June 25, 2013}}</ref> Larranaga played college basketball for the [[Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball|Bowling Green Falcons]] alongside [[Antonio Daniels]]. Here he played all four years for his father, Jim, setting BGSU records for three-point field goals in a game, season, and career. Before his departure to Italy in 1997, Larranaga became a three-time Academic All-Mac and attained a cumulative 3.4 GPA studying business at Bowling Green State University.
Basketball his ticket to world travel |publisher=Toledo Blade |date=February 24, 2008|accessdate=June 25, 2013}}</ref> Jay played college basketball for the [[Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball|Bowling Green Falcons]] alongside [[Antonio Daniels]]. Here he played all four years for his father, Jim, setting BGSU records for three-point field goals in a game, season, and career. Before his departure to Italy in 1997, Jay became a three-time Academic All-Mac and attained a cumulative 3.4 GPA studying business at Bowling Green State University.


Larranaga joined [[Peristeri B.C.]] in Greece for the 1998-99 season. Larranaga then moved to France to play for [[ASVEL Villeurbanne]], he also played in and won the 2000 French All-Star game. Larranaga moved back to Italy in November 2000 to join [[Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano]] however he moved back to France to play for the [[Paris Basket Racing]].
Larranaga joined [[Peristeri B.C.]] in Greece for the 1998–99 season. Larranaga then moved to France to play for [[ASVEL Villeurbanne]], he also played in and won the 2000 French All-Star game. Larranaga moved back to Italy in November 2000 to join [[Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano]] however he moved back to France to play for the [[Paris Basket Racing]].


Larranaga then moved to Spain to play for [[CB Gran Canaria]] and [[CB Sevilla|CSF Sevilla]]. He then moved back to Italy to join [[Pallacanestro Virtus Roma]] and his former club [[Viola Reggio Calabria]]. He went back to Spain in 2004 to join [[Real Madrid Baloncesto]] where he won the [[Liga ACB|Spanish National Championship]]. He then won the Italian National Cup with [[Basket Napoli]] in 2006 and 2008. Larranaga retired after spending two seasons in [[Juvecaserta Basket|Eldo Caserta]] and appearing in various All-Star games throughout his lengthy career.
Larranaga then moved to Spain to play for [[CB Gran Canaria]] and [[CB Sevilla|CSF Sevilla]]. He then moved back to Italy to join [[Pallacanestro Virtus Roma]] and his former club [[Viola Reggio Calabria]]. He went back to Spain in 2004 to join [[Real Madrid Baloncesto]] where he won the [[Liga ACB|Spanish National Championship]]. He then won the Italian National Cup with [[Basket Napoli]] in 2006 and 2008. Larranaga retired after spending two seasons in [[Juvecaserta Basket|Eldo Caserta]] and appearing in various All-Star games throughout his lengthy career.


In 2008 Larranaga was announced as player/manager of the [[Ireland national basketball team|Ireland team]].<ref name="Jay Larranaga to Coach Ireland's National Team ">{{cite web|url=http://gomason.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020608aab.html |title=Jay Larranaga to Coach Ireland's National Team |publisher=George Mason |date=February 6, 2008 |accessdate=February 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202112220/http://gomason.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020608aab.html |archivedate=December 2, 2008 }}</ref> Previous to the hiring, he was captain of the Irish national team from 2001-2006.
In 2008 Larranaga was announced as player/manager of the [[Ireland national basketball team|Ireland team]].<ref name="Jay Larranaga to Coach Ireland's National Team ">{{cite web|url=http://gomason.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020608aab.html |title=Jay Larranaga to Coach Ireland's National Team |publisher=George Mason |date=February 6, 2008 |accessdate=February 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202112220/http://gomason.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020608aab.html |archivedate=December 2, 2008 }}</ref> Previous to the hiring, he was captain of the Irish national team from 2001–2006.


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
Larranaga entered his first season as an assistant coach with the [[Boston Celtics]] in 2012. He spent the previous two seasons as head coach of the [[Erie BayHawks (2008–2017)|Erie BayHawks]] of the [[NBA Development League]]. In two seasons with the BayHawks, Larranaga led his squad to consecutive playoff appearances while accumulating a regular season record of 60–40. He also established team records for all-time wins (60), wins in a season (32) and player call ups (12). During Larranaga two years in Erie, eight different players received NBA call-ups. Prior to arriving in Erie, Larranaga served as an assistant coach at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and before that he was head coach of the Irish National Team for two years. Larranaga spent the summer of 2012 as an assistant for the Ukraine National Team under former NBA coach [[Mike Fratello]].
Larranaga entered his first season as an assistant coach with the [[Boston Celtics]] in 2012. He spent the previous two seasons as head coach of the [[Erie BayHawks (2008–2017)|Erie BayHawks]] of the [[NBA Development League]]. In two seasons with the BayHawks, Larranaga led his squad to consecutive playoff appearances while accumulating a regular-season record of 60–40. He also established team records for all-time wins (60), wins in a season (32), and player call-ups (12). During Larranaga's two years in Erie, eight different players received NBA call-ups. Prior to arriving in Erie, Larranaga served as an assistant coach at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and before that, he was head coach of the Irish National Team for two years. Larranaga spent the summer of 2012 as an assistant for the Ukraine National Team under former NBA coach [[Mike Fratello]].


In 2013, Larranaga was interviewed by the Celtics to possibly replace [[Doc Rivers]], but [[Butler Bulldogs men's basketball|Butler basketball]] head coach, [[Brad Stevens]], became the Celtics new head coach. The past 3 seasons, Jay and the coaching staff led the Celtics to the Eastern Conference Playoffs including a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2016-2017 season.
In 2013, Larranaga was interviewed by the Celtics to possibly replace [[Doc Rivers]], but [[Butler Bulldogs men's basketball|Butler basketball]] head coach [[Brad Stevens]] became the Celtics' new head coach. In the previous 3 seasons, Larranaga and the coaching staff led the Celtics to the Eastern Conference Playoffs including a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2016–2017 season.


Larranaga was a top candidate to fill the head coaching positions at [[Georgia Tech]] and [[George Mason University]], but decided to retain his position with the [[Boston Celtics]].<ref>https://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--george-mason-jay-larranaga-204156126.html</ref><ref>https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/sources-georgia-tech-reaches-jeff-capel-jay-larranaga/story?id=37993026</ref>
Larranaga was a top candidate to fill the head coaching positions at [[Georgia Tech]] and [[George Mason University]], but decided to stay in his position with the [[Boston Celtics]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--george-mason-jay-larranaga-204156126.html|title=Sources: George Mason plans to look at Jay Larranaga for head coaching vacancy|website=sports.yahoo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/sources-georgia-tech-reaches-jeff-capel-jay-larranaga/story?id=37993026|title=Sources: Georgia Tech reaches out to Jeff Capel, Jay Larranaga|website=ABC News}}</ref>

In July 2021, Larranaga was hired as an assistant coach under [[Tyronn Lue]] with the [[Los Angeles Clippers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.si.com/nba/clippers/.amp/news/celtics-assistant-jay-larranaga-to-join-clippers-staff |title= Celtics Assistant Jay Larranaga to Join Clippers Staff |website=Sports Illustrated}}</ref>


==Honors==
==Honors==
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Larranaga and his wife, Sarah, married in 2017. He has two children, daughter Tia and son James, from a previous marriage.<ref>http://www.nba.com/celtics/roster/coaches/jay-larranaga</ref>
Larranaga and his wife, Sarah, married in 2017. He has two children, daughter Tia and son James, from a previous marriage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/celtics/roster/coaches/jay-larranaga|title=Jay Larranaga – Assistant Coach|website=Boston Celtics}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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Latest revision as of 15:38, 9 April 2024

Jay Larranaga
Los Angeles Clippers
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1975-01-30) January 30, 1975 (age 49)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
NationalityIrish / American
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. John's (Toledo, Ohio)
CollegeBowling Green (1993–1997)
NBA draft1997: undrafted
Playing career1997–2009
PositionShooting guard
Coaching career2008–present
Career history
As player:
1997Jacksonville Barracudas
1997–1998Viola Reggio Calabria
1998–1999Peristeri
1999–2000ASVEL
2000–2001Olimpia Milano
2001–2002Paris Racing
2002–2003Gran Canaria
2003–2004Sevilla
2004Virtus Roma
2004Real Madrid
2004–2005Viola Reggio Calabria
2005–2007Napoli
2007ASVEL
2007–2009Juvecaserta
As coach:
2008–2010Ireland
2010–2012Erie BayHawks
2012–2021Boston Celtics (assistant)
2021–presentLos Angeles Clippers (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As Player:

James Joseph Larranaga Jr. (born January 30, 1975) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who currently serves on the staff of the Los Angeles Clippers. He was previously the top assistant coach for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is also the son of University of Miami men's basketball coach Jim Larrañaga.

Career[edit]

After graduating from St. John's Jesuit High School and Academy,[1] Larranaga played college basketball for the Bowling Green Falcons alongside Antonio Daniels. Here he played all four years for his father, Jim, setting BGSU records for three-point field goals in a game, season, and career. Before his departure to Italy in 1997, Larranaga became a three-time Academic All-Mac and attained a cumulative 3.4 GPA studying business at Bowling Green State University.

Larranaga joined Peristeri B.C. in Greece for the 1998–99 season. Larranaga then moved to France to play for ASVEL Villeurbanne, he also played in and won the 2000 French All-Star game. Larranaga moved back to Italy in November 2000 to join Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano however he moved back to France to play for the Paris Basket Racing.

Larranaga then moved to Spain to play for CB Gran Canaria and CSF Sevilla. He then moved back to Italy to join Pallacanestro Virtus Roma and his former club Viola Reggio Calabria. He went back to Spain in 2004 to join Real Madrid Baloncesto where he won the Spanish National Championship. He then won the Italian National Cup with Basket Napoli in 2006 and 2008. Larranaga retired after spending two seasons in Eldo Caserta and appearing in various All-Star games throughout his lengthy career.

In 2008 Larranaga was announced as player/manager of the Ireland team.[2] Previous to the hiring, he was captain of the Irish national team from 2001–2006.

Coaching career[edit]

Larranaga entered his first season as an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics in 2012. He spent the previous two seasons as head coach of the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Development League. In two seasons with the BayHawks, Larranaga led his squad to consecutive playoff appearances while accumulating a regular-season record of 60–40. He also established team records for all-time wins (60), wins in a season (32), and player call-ups (12). During Larranaga's two years in Erie, eight different players received NBA call-ups. Prior to arriving in Erie, Larranaga served as an assistant coach at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and before that, he was head coach of the Irish National Team for two years. Larranaga spent the summer of 2012 as an assistant for the Ukraine National Team under former NBA coach Mike Fratello.

In 2013, Larranaga was interviewed by the Celtics to possibly replace Doc Rivers, but Butler basketball head coach Brad Stevens became the Celtics' new head coach. In the previous 3 seasons, Larranaga and the coaching staff led the Celtics to the Eastern Conference Playoffs including a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2016–2017 season.

Larranaga was a top candidate to fill the head coaching positions at Georgia Tech and George Mason University, but decided to stay in his position with the Boston Celtics.[3][4]

In July 2021, Larranaga was hired as an assistant coach under Tyronn Lue with the Los Angeles Clippers.[5]

Honors[edit]

France[edit]

All-Star[edit]

  • All-Star game winner: 2000

Italy[edit]

Basket Napoli[edit]

Spain[edit]

Real Madrid[edit]

Personal life[edit]

Larranaga and his wife, Sarah, married in 2017. He has two children, daughter Tia and son James, from a previous marriage.[6]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Basketball his ticket to world travel". Toledo Blade. February 24, 2008. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
  2. ^ "Jay Larranaga to Coach Ireland's National Team". George Mason. February 6, 2008. Archived from the original on December 2, 2008. Retrieved February 10, 2009.
  3. ^ "Sources: George Mason plans to look at Jay Larranaga for head coaching vacancy". sports.yahoo.com.
  4. ^ "Sources: Georgia Tech reaches out to Jeff Capel, Jay Larranaga". ABC News.
  5. ^ "Celtics Assistant Jay Larranaga to Join Clippers Staff". Sports Illustrated.
  6. ^ "Jay Larranaga – Assistant Coach". Boston Celtics.
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