WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) -Buzz Peterson is the new basketball coach at UNC Wilmington, ending a second stint at Appalachian State that lasted just one season.
Peterson was introduced Friday afternoon to replace Benny Moss, who was fired in January.
Michael Jordan’s college roommate at North Carolina, Peterson left his job as director of player personnel for Jordan’s Charlotte Bobcats last year to return to Appalachian State. He led the Mountaineers to a 24-13 record, including a loss to Wofford in the Southern Conference title game.
But Peterson quickly began looking for other jobs. He was offered Marshall’s coaching position last week, but couldn’t agree on a contract.
Peterson has also coached at Tennessee, Tulsa and Coastal Carolina.
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