The New Orleans Pelicans today announced the coaching staff for their NBA G League affiliate, the Erie BayHawks, ahead of the 2019-20 season. Ryan Pannone has been named head coach, while Greivis Vásquez will serve as the associate head coach. Additionally, Mery Andrade and TJ Saint will serve as assistant coaches on Pannone’s staff.
A native of Clearwater, Fla., Pannone most recently served as an assistant coach with the Israeli club Hapoel Jerusalem during the 2018-19 season, and also serves as the advance scout and video coordinator of the Angola Men’s National team. A seasoned international coach, Pannone served as the head coach of BC Prievidza of Slovakia during the 2017-18 campaign, and previously held assistant coaching positions in Korea (LG Lakers – 2015-17), Germany (Hanau White Wings – 2015-16) and China (Guangzhou Long Lions – 2012-13).