Kevin Ollie, who guided UConn to a national championship, was among five assistants hired Tuesday by the Brooklyn Nets for Jacque Vaughn’s first full season as coach. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWill Weaver, Jay Hernandez and Ronnie Burrell also were added to the staff, while Corey Vinson was hired as assistant coach for player development. Ollie was a candidate for the Detroit Pistons’ head coaching job before they hired Monty Williams. KYRIE’S NEW SHOE DEAL WITH CHINESE COMPANY APPEARS NEAR FOLLOWING NIKE BREAKUPWeaver and Burrell have both coached the Nets’ NBA G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets. Hernandez spent the last five seasons with the Charlotte Hornets as their assistant coach for player development.

Source: Fox News June 21, 2023 13:33 UTC