Avery Johnson has reached a verbal agreement to take over as the head coach for Alabama's men's basketball team, according to ESPN's Jeff Goodman.
It was reported Johnson was in the running after Alabama fired Anthony Grant, who had just one NCAA Tournament appearance in six seasons. After failing to convince Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall to join the program, Alabama opted for Johnson, who spent 16 seasons as an NBA player and seven more as a coach.
Will be interested to see if his coaching can translate to the college game.
It was reported Johnson was in the running after Alabama fired Anthony Grant, who had just one NCAA Tournament appearance in six seasons. After failing to convince Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall to join the program, Alabama opted for Johnson, who spent 16 seasons as an NBA player and seven more as a coach.
Will be interested to see if his coaching can translate to the college game.