Former Nigeria basketball international Ime Udoka has been named as the new head coach of Boston Celtics in the NBA.
The 43-year-old succeeds Brad Stevens who has been promoted to the team's president of basketball operations position.
"It's an honour to be a part of the historic Celtics franchise. Coaching this talented roster and working alongside Brad [Stevens] makes it an ideal situation," Udoka told the team's website.
"I'd like to thank Wyc [Grousbeck, Celtics CEO] Steve [Pagliuca, co-owner], and Brad for entrusting me with this opportunity. I look forward to getting started right away."
Udoka joins Boston from Brooklyn Nets.
Prior to joining Brooklyn, he served as the assistant coach for San Antonio Spurs and the Philadelphia 76ers all of whom reached the playoff.
The US born Udoka becomes the first Nigerian American to be appointed as a head coach in the NBA.
He featured for his country's team between 2005 to 2011.
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