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UNC Basketball: Larry Brown accepts prestigious award, new coaching job

PALAVELA, TURIN, ITALY - 2018/11/21: Larry Brown, head coach of Fiat Torino Auxilium, smiles prior to the EuroCup 7Days basketball match between Fiat Torino Auxilium and Unics Kazan. Unics Kazan won 82-72 over Fiat Torino Auxilium. (Photo by Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Former UNC basketball standout Larry Brown is not only being recognized for his coaching excellence, but has found a new gig to continue his storied career.

Both on the collegiate and professional level, Larry Brown has had a tremendous coaching career. In honor of what Brown has been able to accomplish on the sidelines, the former UNC basketball standout and coach recently received a prestigious award.