Orlando magic hire John Kuester as assistant coach

Posted Jul 7, 2006

The Orlando Magic have named John Kuester assistant coach, General Manager Otis Smith and Head Coach Brian Hill announced today. A graduate of the University of North Carolina, Kuester played four seasons with the Tar Heels under Dean Smith from 1973-77. He helped UNC capture two Atlantic Coast Conference championships and reach the NCAA Tournament four times, including the NCAA Finals in 1977. (Inside Hoops)

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