The Shimane Susanoo Magic ended their season-long losing streak on Sunday. But that wasn't enough for head coach Reggie Hanson to retain his job.
Hanson's departure was announced after the game, and he became the first head coach in the 22-team bj-league to be fired this season.
Tomohiro Moriyama, Hanson's 30-year-old assistant with no prior head coaching experience in the pro ranks, was promoted to sideline supervisor, according to a news release posted on the Shimane website. Moriyama worked on the Osaka Evessa coaching staff from 2012-14.