Morris Daniel "Mo" McHone (born June 17, 1943) is a former coach for the

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, a professional team in the

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. He is also a former

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coach and assistant coach.

Career

McHone served as an assistant coach for the

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for several seasons under coach

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, replacing him in 1983 when Albeck took a job with the

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. However, McHone only lasted 31 games, and was fired midway through the season after posting an 11-20 record. He was replaced by then-GM

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. McHone served as an assistant coach for the

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during the season, and under head coach

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during the season. He also served as an assistant coach for the

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(1999–2001) and the Los Angeles Clippers (2001–2003). McHone has coached for several teams in the

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and NBA D-League, and has also served as head coach of the

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for several stints.

Sioux Falls Skyforce

McHone is best known for his multiple stints as coach of the Sioux Falls Skyforce, both in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) and the NBA D-League. He coached the team from 1995-1999 in the CBA, and twice (06-07 and 10-12) in the D-League, winning the CBA Championship in 1996. He has a combined 180-124 (.592) record with the Skyforce. However, in August 2012 the Skyforce appointed Joel Abelson as the 15th Head coach of the franchise. In between his time with the Skyforce, he was named Director of Basketball Development for the

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of the NBA Development League. 08-09 Rampage Media Guide, Page 13. Visited on November 4, 2008

References

External links

NBA Development League bio

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