CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Former NBA player Muggsy Bogues Wednesday was named head coach of the WNBA's Charlotte Sting.
He replaces Trudi Lacey, who will stay on as the team's general manager.
"Muggsy Bogues brings a wealth of basketball knowledge and experience to our organization, in addition to tremendous fondness for the Charlotte community," said CEO Ed Tapscott. "In order to flourish as a NBA point guard on playoff-caliber teams, you have to possess vision, skill, decision-making, understanding and recognition of your teammates. These qualities we believe will make Muggsy the right person to start the rebuilding process for the Charlotte Sting."
Charlotte has a league-worst 3-21 record.
"This is the right move for our organization as we work through the rebuilding process," Lacey said on the team's Web site.
She compiled a 37-55 record in three-plus seasons.
