Miami (AFP) - Frank Vogel, coach of the Indiana Pacers for the past five seasons, was named Friday as coach of the NBA Orlando Magic.
The 42-year-old American, also a former assistant coach with Philadelphia and Boston, replaced Scott Skiles, who resigned last week after the Magic went 35-47 in his only campaign as coach.
Orlando has endured four losing seasons in a row, but the Magic were 10 games better last season than the previous season and there is hope Vogel can make more progress.
"This group is ready to make that next jump," Vogel said.