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Media Release: Kings Add Otis Hughley To Coaching Staff.

July 29th, 2010 Leave a comment Go to comments

From the Kings:

The Sacramento Kings’ Head Coach Paul Westphal today announced an addition to his coaching staff, reaching an agreement with Otis Hughley to join the team as an assistant coach.

“Otis has a wealth of experience working with young players and is ready to jump to the NBA,” said Westphal. “We’re very excited to add him to our staff to replace Bryan Gates.”

“It’s an exciting time,” Hughley said. “I’m looking forward to being with an organization that’s proven and that’s exhibited class. I’m really looking forward to working with Coach Westphal and his staff.”

Hughley had coached at LeFlore High School in Mobile, Ala. for seven years (2004-2010), guiding the Rattlers to six straight regional appearances and a 6A state title in 2007. While at LeFlore, he coached current Kings center Demarcus Cousins. Before coaching at LeFlore, Hughley was an assistant coach at several universities, including Wright State, Liberty, and Southern. Hughley’s experience also includes coaching for the league’s NBA China program and working over 10 years at Pete Newell’s “Big Man Camp.”


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  • Won

    Interesting how he used to coach DMC in high school. Was this why he was hired?

  • http://www.thepickandscroll.com Aykis16

    Really like this hire. Brings someone in that Boogie is comfortable with and who has helped him grow as a player. He’s going to need a mentor for his first few years, and Hughley seems like a good fit. This is a really good sign that the Kings are dedicated to developing this kid correctly, and even moreso after seeing how Shapiro is teaching him some good habits too.

  • Coachcleats

    I agree with Aykis16 good observation!

  • Cameron

    If Cousins wins ROY they’ll (the media) attribute it to Hughley. Which might not be all that far off! This upcoming season keeps looking more interesting.

  • Bluejohn

    Smart decision by the team. I think with Coach Hughley and DMC’s mom he is going be kept on the straight and narrow. I have no idea what he’s being paid but no doubt it is a fraction of what Cousins is being paid. Good investment. I wonder if the Kings had made the same kind of investment in Spencer if they could have found someone who could have got through to him.

  • Joseph

    Hi,
    This looks exciting

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