- Morris McHone
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Morris (Mo) McHone is a former professional basketball coach. He served as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs for several seasons under coach Stan Albeck, replacing him in 1983 when Albeck took a job with the New Jersey Nets. However, McHone only lasted 31 games, and was fired midway through the season after posting a 11-20 record. He was replaced by then-GM Bob Bass. McHone also served as an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers under head coach George Karl during the 1985–86 season.
McHone would later coach for several teams in the Continental Basketball Association, and would also serve as head coach of the United States Men's National Basketball Team for several stints.
The Sioux Falls Skyforce announced on August 3, 2006 that McHone will return for the 2006-07 season.
More recently, he was named Director of Basketball Development for the Austin Toros of the NBA Developmental League.[1][2]
References
- ^ http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070807/SPORTS/708070318/1002 No Mo: Coach moving on
- ^ http://sarampage.com.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/Team/08-09%20Rampage%20Media%20Guide.pdf 08-09 Rampage Media Guide, Page 13. Visited on November 4, 2008
External links
- BasketballReference.com: Morris McHone
- Mo McHone to lead 2005 USA Men's World Championship Qualifying Team
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