Report: Hornets’ Mark Price To Coach Charlotte 49ers
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CHARLOTTE, NC — UNC Charlotte will annouce the next head coach of its men’s basketball team Wednesday. Β We first reported Tuesday night on WCCB News @ Ten that Alan Major’s replacement may be an NBA All-Star.
The school didn’t go too far to find its next bench boss. Β It’s all but official that Hornet’s assistant Mark Price will become the 10th head coach for the Charlotte 49ers. Β Price has plenty of basketball experience. Β He was an All-American at Georgia Tech, he played 12 seasons in the NBA and was a 4-time All-Star.
The 51-year-old has been an NBA assistant for eight seasons, but he’s never been a head coach at any level. Β Hornets players, including poing guard Kemba Walker, believe Price has what it takes to do the job.
“He’s been great for me,” said Walker. Β “Mark has helped me just become a better player overall, a better point guard, a better leader. Β He’s a guy I work with each and every day. Β He’s been a real help for me, you know, throughout his time.”
Price has spent the past two seasons in Charlote working as one of Steve Clifford’s assistants.
