The Sixers' G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, named Connor Johnson head coach for the upcoming season.
Johnson has worked with the Sixers since 2014. He most recently was the Sixers' director of player development and coaching administration. Johnson began his time with the Sixers as the video coordinator. He also was a graduate assistant at Villanova under Jay Wright for the men's basketball program.
"Our real goal is to improve the 76ers players," Johnson said.
The collaboration between the Sixers and Blue Coats will be key as minutes for developing players could be lessened while the Sixers continue to compete for the postseason.
"The fact that the 76ers are growing and becoming a playoff-caliber, championship-contending team, we're really going to need to use the G League to continue to make the younger players better who might not have the same opportunity," Johnson said.
With news of Johnson's hiring, the Blue Coats continue to promote from within the Sixers organization.
"I was thrilled," Johnson said.
