Salt Lake City Saints Announce Assistant Coach
November 19, 2008 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Salt Lake City Saints News Release
Kenny Wamsley, owner of the Salt Lake City Saints of the American Basketball Association, announced David Turcotte, as the teams assistant coach.
Wamsley said "Dave knows the game, and is experienced and knowledgeable, so he makes a great fit with Head Coach Lossie Mitchel. Turcotte, who played point guard for Colorado State University as well as being a two time member of the Canadian Olympic Basketball teams, will help prepare 15 players at training camp beginning next week in preparation for the teams' season. Turcotte played on the 1988 and 1992 Canadian Olympic teams, including the squad that played the Dream Team with Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson. 0A
The Saints regular season begins December 7th and 8th in Modesto, California against the Modesto Bears. The teams' home opener will be December 19th and 20th against 2007 ABA Finalists San Diego Wildcats at Salt Lake Community College.
Wamsley also added that "more announcements will be made this week on player signings and training camp, plus the team staffing and executives.
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