Milton Keynes Lions have appointed American Mike New as their head coach following Vince Macaulay's decision to stand down.

New has had two spells as a player with the BBL club, and was assistant coach to Macaulay for the past two seasons.

The New Mexico State University graduate retired from playing at the end of the season.

New first played in Milton Keynes during the 2002-03 season, before returning for his second spell in 2006.

"Mike is a model professional," said Macaulay, who is now the club's chief executive. "He only knows how to give 100% in whatever he does.

"As director of the MK College Lions Academy he has already won the British Elite Cup, and as coach of our under-16s National League side he has won the National Championship twice in the last three seasons.

"Mike knows what we are about as a club, he buys into our systems and has helped in many areas of the club.

"It was he who knocked down the two free throws that clinched us the BBL Cup in 2008, so he is already a legend with many of our fans."

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