Greg Vanderjagt will coach the struggling Brisbane Bullets for the rest of the NBL season after being abruptly thrust into the position final week.
The membership sacked coach James Duncan after their 3-6 begin to the season, appointing dual-NBL champion and Bullets normal supervisor of basketball Sam Mackinnon to the position on an interim foundation in late November.
But after Mackinnon flagged his need to focus solely on his GM duties, the Bullets final week introduced assistant Vanderjagt as their third head coach of the season.
A Bullets consultant informed AAP the membership had examined the marketplace for an interim coach to probably exchange Vanderjagt mid-season, earlier than deciding the previous NBL centre ought to proceed within the position for the remainder of the marketing campaign.
“We’ve been impressed with the way Greg has stepped up and taken on the challenge with professionalism and tenacity over what has been an undeniably challenging week,” Bullets CEO Peter McLennan stated.
Vanderjagt performed within the NBL for a decade, largely with the now defunct Townsville Crocodiles, earlier than transitioning into teaching.
Before becoming a member of the Bullets’ workers as an assistant for the 2020/21 season, he had served as an assistant with the Crocodiles and the Australia under-17 staff.
The ninth-placed Bullets (4-12) misplaced the primary three video games of Vanderjagt’s tenure however could have the possibility to halt a five-game skid once they face the Perth Wildcats subsequent Tuesday.
“I’m excited about the opportunity and for the challenges ahead,” Vanderjagt stated.
“I feel very honoured and privileged for the Club to put me in this position for the rest of the NBL23 season.
“I’m going to do every part I can to empower this group. It’s my duty to steer this group and assist them achieve success.”
