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Randy Wittman returning as Wizards head coach

Found June 04, 2012 on LAYUP MAG:
PLAYERS: Randy Wittman,  Flip Saunders
TEAMS: Washington Wizards

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The Washington Wizards have announced that Randy Wittman will return as their head coach. Wittman was named interim head coach this season after the Wizards fired Flip Saunders.

Via Wizards:

Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that Randy Wittman will return as the team’s head coach for the 2012-13 season. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.

“We are excited to bring Randy back as head coach and give him the opportunity to build on the positive momentum that the team showed under his leadership last season,” said Grunfeld. “We were very pleased with the development of our young players and the commitment to winning he instilled despite taking over the team under difficult circumstances.”

“I’m very appreciative of the opportunity that Mr. Leonsis and Ernie have given me and I’m thrilled to be returning to work with these players and this organization,” said Wittman. “I felt that we made significant progress throughout last season and we are all looking forward to having a full summer, training camp and season to continue to improve this team.”

The Wizards finished the season with a 20-46 record and hold the third pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.

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