Joseph Blair has been named the head coach of the NBA G-League’s Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the team announced today.
Blair, who played for the Arizona Wildcats from 1992-96, has served as a Vipers assistant since 2015. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity in an Instagram post.
“Extremely honored to announce that I will officially begin another chapter of my life, as the Head Coach for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers,” Blair wrote. “Thanks to everyone who has said prayers, supported me, guided me, and believed in me. You are appreciated more than my words could ever articulate!