Delaware Blue Coats name JP Clark as head coach
The hire is the first of general manager Ariana Andonian’s tenure.
JP Clark has been named head coach of the 76ers’ G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats.
He replaces Mike Longabardi, who was promoted to an assistant coach with the Sixers this summer. Clark had served as a Blue Coats assistant since 2021. Before joining the organization, he spent seven years with the Los Angeles Clippers. He started his professional basketball coaching career with the Boston Celtics, first as an assistant coach for their G League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. He later served as a Celtics player development assistant.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to coach this team and work with the great people in this organization,” Clark said. “I extend my sincere thanks to Daryl Morey, Nick Nurse, and [Blue Coats general manager] Ariana Andonian for this tremendous opportunity and for their confidence in me.
“I look forward to building on the Blue Coats’ strong history of player development and winning to achieve even greater accomplishments together.”
During his tenure in Delaware, the Blue Coats won a G League title (2023) and a Winter Showcase Cup (2021). The team also amassed three Eastern Conference titles.