George Mason basketball coach Jim Larranaga has signed a three-year contract extension through the 2014-15 season.

Larranaga had interviewed for the vacancy at Providence College - his alma mater - earlier in the week.

"Jim (Larranaga) is a terrific ambassador for George Mason University,"said athletic director Tom O'Connor. "Obviously with the 2006 run to the Final Four, our basketball program and the University have garnered a lot of national attention. On top of that he is a tremendous basketball coach, he’s our coach and I’m proud to say that he will continue to be our coach for the next seven years."

Larranaga is George Mason’s all-time leader in wins and has a record of 207-131 in 12 seasons at the school. He has a career record of 404-300 and is the Colonial Athletic Association's all-time winningest coach with a mark of 139-74.

"I’ve made it clear over the years that my family and I have loved it here at George Mason," said Larranaga. "I feel very fortunate to work under the great leadership of President Merten and Tom O’Connor. I feel very connected to both the George Mason and the greater Fairfax County (web|news) communities. We have enjoyed their great support and it continues to grow. I’ve said before that I hope to retire here at George Mason and this contract extension allows me to do just that."

George Mason captured its fourth CAA title this season, posting a record of 23-11. The Patriots lost to Notre Dame 68-50 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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