Basketball Niigata Albirex BB Conner Henry advisory coach appointed as head coach
(BSN Niigata Broadcasting)
Niigata Albirex BB of the professional basketball league B League announced on the 16th that Connor Henry Advisory Coach will be appointed as the new head coach, replacing former head coach Hiraoka Fujiki who resigned on the 12th.
Connor Head Coach is 59 years old from the United States. He has played in the NBA, etc., and after his retirement, he has coached at colleges in the United States and professional teams in Australia.
According to Albi BB, head coach Conner has been certified as a “JBA official S (F) class coach” based on the “special measures for foreign coaches” from the Japan Basketball Association and will lead the team.
In addition, Ryuji Kawai, who has been acting as head coach since October 20, will continue to support Connor as an assistant coach.
Head coach Conner commented through the club, “I am full of excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to lead the club and players this season. I want to continue to grow as a team, aiming for victory in the rest of the season.” I’m here.
