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Miami Basketball: Top 10 Players to play for Head Coach Jim Larranaga

By Tristan Freeman

MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 28: Head coach Jim Larranaga of the Miami Hurricanes during the second half of the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at the Watsco Center on January 28, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 28: Head coach Jim Larranaga of the Miami Hurricanes during the second half of the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at the Watsco Center on January 28, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) /
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3. Will Thomas – George Mason Patriots (2005-2008)

Career stats: 11.9 ppg 7.6 rpg 1.5 apg

From a talent and production standpoint, Thomas would probably sneak into the top-five. He was a solid four-year starter, with a huge 16.1 ppg and 10.4 senior season average. Thomas rises up to No. 3 on this list because of what he did as a sophomore. The forward was the Patriots best player in their Final Four run, including 19 points and 12 rebounds in the Elite Eight win over UConn.

2. Antonio Daniels – Bowling Green State Falcons (1994-1997)

Career stats: 16.1 ppg 2.9 rpg 5.2 apg

After three really good years as a starter for Bowling Green, Daniels was arguably the best player in the country his senior year in 1997. He averaged 24.0 ppg and 6.8 apg, good for second and 10th nationally respectively. Daniels easily won the MAC Player of the Year, the last one that Larranaga had with the Falcons.

1. George Evans – George Mason Patriots (1998-2001)

Career stats: 16.8 ppg 8.2 rpg 1.9 apg

The most decorated player in George Mason Basketball history, Evans ranks first all-time in both blocks and steals, as well as in the top-15 in points, rebounds, and assists. He’s only one of two players to have three CAA Player of the Year Awards and was the clear best player in the league during his time there.

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Evans was a freshman when Larranaga arrived at George Mason 20 years ago to this day. History might look very different if the two never came together, possibly including that Final Four run.

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