Detroit Panthers announce new head coach, assistant GM
Published on December 14, 2006 under American Basketball Association (ABA)
Detroit Panthers News Release
Detroit, MI. The ABA Detroit Panthers today announced that Clarence "Bill" Jones has assumed the dual roles of Head Coach and Assistant General Manager of the team. Jones has played in the NBA and overseas for over thirteen years and was formerly assistant coach of the team. He will be replacing co-owner and former head coach Antoine Joubert in the role.
According to Joubert, "We are very pleased that Bill has accepted the position. He dedication to excellence and love of basketball will be a positive force in leading the Panther organization to an ABA Championship."
For more information, call 248 645 2278 or visit www.detroitpanthers.com or www.abalive.com.
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