Report: Florida Atlantic agrees to deal with former NBA coach Michael Curry
Chris Keane / Reuters
Former NBA player Michael Curry has agreed on a deal to be the next head coach at Florida Atlantic, according to Jeff Borzello of CBSSports.com.
Curry also served as the head coach of the Detroit Pistons for the 2008-09 season, in which the team compiled a 39-43 record. He then spent three seasons as an assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Guard Richard Morrow all but confirmed the news over Twitter.
S/O to our new coach Michael Curry! Former NBA player and coach #FAU
— Rich Morrow (@Rich_Official) April 7, 2014
Curry replaces Mike Jarvis, who was behind the bench for five losing seasons in his six years with the program.