UVA Men’s Basketball head coach Tony Bennett joined the Celtics Talk podcast and I expected generic coach-speak, but he provided insight that would interest Celtics fans.
The 2022-2023 Celtics feature two of his former players, Malcolm Brogdon and Sam Hauser. Bennett coached Brodgon from 2011 to 2016 and said “whatever role you put him in, he’s gonna find ways to enhance the team and win at a high level.” He told NBC Boston’s Chris Forsberg that he’s a fierce competitor, and his humility and calm demeanor might lead people to believe otherwise. Bennett said he knew Brogdon was special as a freshman, citing an early season game against Michigan (who went to the national championship) where he scored 16 points off the bench.