Brian Keefe named new Washington Wizards head coach / News - Basketnews.com

Keefe previously served as interim head coach. It will be his first official head coaching gig.

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After serving as an interim head coach, Brian Keefe has been named the new head coach of the Washington Wizards.

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The Wizards announced Keefe's hiring motivating it by improved numbers in defensive rating, net rating, and opponent three-point percentage (34.5%, second in the league).

It will be Keefe's first official head coaching gig. He previously served as an assistant for a number of NBA teams, first starting his career as a video coordinator for the San Antonio Spurs.

"We are excited for Brian to become our next head coach. Brian is a proven motivator and connector of people," Wizards GM Will Dawkins said.

Keefe was the head coach for 39 Wizards games last season. The Wizards won just 8 of them.

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