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Lakers Hire Ex-Virginia Coach Tony Bennett as Draft Advisor
The Lakers hired former Virginia coach Tony Bennett, a two-time national coach of the year, to enhance their NBA draft and scouting with his championship-winning expertise.
- In a notable front-office move, the Lakers named Tony Bennett, former Virginia coach, as a draft advisor, moving into an NBA advisory role.
- Former Virginia coach Tony Bennett has a long collegiate coaching résumé that precedes his new basketball role.
- Serving as a draft adviser, Bennett will provide evaluation and scouting duties for the Lakers, according to team statements.
- The move highlights a rare college-to-NBA advisory transition, as Tony Bennett joins the Lakers, signaling cross-level collaboration in basketball.
- With the draft approaching, the Lakers added Bennett, who has returned to a working role in basketball again, to influence draft planning.
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Martinsville BulletinFormer Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett joins Los Angeles Lakers as NBA Draft advisor
Former Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett has a new role, having joined the Los Angeles Lakers as an NBA Draft advisor on Wednesday.
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