Former Buff Jamahl Mosley hired as Pelicans head coach
Former Colorado Buffs player and Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley was hired by the New Orleans Pelicans as their new head coach on a five-year deal. He replaces interim coach James Borrego and will lead a young team centered around Zion Williamson and Jeremiah Fears.
Jamahl Mosley, a former Colorado Buffs basketball player and longtime NBA coach, has been named the New Orleans Pelicans’ new head coach. Mosley, who spent five seasons leading the Orlando Magic to three consecutive playoff appearances, will take over after interim coach James Borrego filled the role following Willie Green’s firing. His NBA coaching record stands at 189-221 over 410 games. Mosley played college basketball at Colorado from 1997 to 2001, earning third-team All-Big 12 honors in 2000 before going undrafted in the 2001 NBA Draft. He began his coaching career in 2005 with the Denver Nuggets and later became the Magic’s head coach in 2021. The Pelicans announced a five-year contract for Mosley, who will now guide a roster featuring young stars Zion Williamson, Jeremiah Fears, and Trey Murphy III. His hiring marks a significant shift for the team, which aims to rebuild around its emerging talent. Mosley’s transition from player to coach to head coach reflects a steady rise in the NBA’s competitive landscape. His experience with playoff teams and player development will be tested as he attempts to elevate the Pelicans’ performance in the upcoming season.
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