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2/1/23 Venezuela (Super League): Nestor Garcia will coach Broncos de Caracas
Experienced Argentinian coach Nestor Garcia was officially confirmed as the new head coach of Broncos de Caracas for the 2023 season of Venezuela's Superliga Profesional de Baloncesto (SPB), after signing his contract and being introduced to the media through a press conference.
2/1/23 **BREAKING GRAPES**
USA (TBL): The Enid Outlaws (Oklahoma) are bringing back TBL championship winning head coach Ed Corporal for another season.
1/31/23 Canada (CEBL): Barry Rawlyk Returns for Fifth Season with Saskatchewan Rattlers
The Saskatchewan Rattlers announced Tuesday that General Manager, Barry Rawlyk will return for his fifth season with the team for the upcoming Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. Rawlyk celebrates his fourth year as GM, and fifth with the team after serving as the lead assistant coach and recruitment of the roster during the 2019 Championship season.
1/31/23 Venezuela (Super League): Melvyn López will command Piratas de La Guaira
The Piratas de la Guaira organization announced this Thursday Dominican Melvyn López as its technical director for the 2023 season of the Professional Basketball Super League (SPB). López has been 12 times coach of the year and twice champion in his native Dominican Republic.
1/30/23 Europe (FIBA): Next stages set for FIBA Europe Coaching Certificate
The FIBA Europe Coaching Certificate stages for the coming year have been set as the prestigious program continues to develop coaches working with young talent. The 2021-2023 cycle of the FECC will conclude at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Heraklion, Greece this summer as 56 coaches aim to receive their certificate at the final stage of the eighth edition.
1/27/23 Philippines (PBA): Beermen raring to give Gallent triumphant welcome
San Miguel Beer starts its post Leo Austria era and its journey under new coach Jorge Gallent as the Beermen take on the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters in the PBA Governors' Cup at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo Sunday.
1/27/23 Russia (VTB United League): Avtodor hire coach Vicentic
Avtodor-Saratov hired experienced 52-year old Serbian coach Branislav Vicentic. Vicentic started the season in Japan with San-en NewPhoenix, where he has coached for the last three years.
1/27/23 **BREAKING GRAPES**
USA (TBL): The Charlotte Purple Jackets name former NBA player and two-time NBA champion Glen "Big Baby" Davis as head coach.
1/26/23 Japan (B1 League): Lakes head coach Takayuki Yasuda fired, assistant David Gomez promoted
The Shiga Lakes of Japan's top division have decided to terminate acting head coach Takayuki Yasuda by mutual agreement. Spanish Assistant coach David Gomez was promoted to head coach starting with thier next game vs. the Sendai 89ers on Saturday, January 28th.
1/26/23 Canada (CEBL): Canadian Elite Basketball League Extends Contract of Commissioner Morreale for Six Years
The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that league Commissioner and Co-Founder Mike Morreale has been signed to a six-year contract extension, running beyond the 2028 season. Morreale has served as league commissioner since its inception, leading the league to becoming the largest pro sports league in Canada with 10 franchises across six provinces.
1/25/23 Turkey (BCL): Orhun Ene returns to Tofas replacing Dimitris Priftis
Orhun Ene’s era has started again at Tofas, and the team from Bursa has officially announced his return. Having parted ways with head coach Dimitris Priftis, the blue-greens agreed with Orhun Ene, who had previously coached the team for five seasons (2015-2020).
1/24/23 USA (NBA): Kings GM Monte McNair agrees to contract extension, team says
After orchestrating a remarkable franchise renaissance, Sacramento Kings general manager Monte McNair has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced.
