July 25, 2016 – Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that Noel Gillespie has been named head coach of the Greensboro Swarm, the team’s new NBA Development League affiliate. Gillespie brings more than 14 years of NBA experience to Greensboro, including the last six as a full-time assistant coach.
“We are very excited to have Noel Gillespie as the head coach of our new D-League team,” said Cho. “His impressive background in player development and his significant experience make him an ideal fit for this role. We are confident that he will be a great leader for the Swarm and will work well with Coach Clifford and the Hornets coaching staff in recognizing and growing potential talent within our system.