The Brooklyn Nets have named Jacque Vaughn as their head coach, it was announced Wednesday.
Vaughn has been serving as interim head coach since replacing Steve Nash on Nov. 1.
"Jacque's basketball acumen, competitiveness and intimate knowledge of our team and organization make him the clear-cut best person to lead our group moving forward," Nets general manager Sean Marks said in a statement. "He has a proven ability to get the best out of our players, hold them accountable and play a cohesive, team-first style of basketball."
The Nets are 2-2 since Vaughn stepped into the interim role.