Charlotte 49ers Name Mark Price Head Basketball Coach

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Several media reports claim Mark Price has agreed to become the new head basketball coach at UNC Charlotte. Β 

Price will be leaving his position as an assistant coach with the Charlotte Hornets to take the job. Β He will replace Alan Major. Β 

Major and UNC Charlotte agreed to part ways after five seasons. Β ESPN is reporting the deal with Price is for five-years. Β Price, 51, was a four-time NBA All-Star and played in the league for 12 years. Β