James Johnson was an assistant under Jim Larranaga at GMU 2005-2007

Miami coach Jim Larranaga on hiring James Johnson to his G. Mason staff: "As soon as I spoke to him, I knew he was the person I wanted."

More from Jim Larranaga on new #Hokies coach James Johnson: "He immediately had an impact. He worked tirelessly in recruiting."

Final nugget from Jim Larranaga on James Johnson: "JJ's biggest job will be hiring a great staff."