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Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin told team-owned 1320 KFAN on Wednesday that he will "very shortly" announce an addition to his limited staff, which currently only includes assistants Scott Layden and Jeff Hornacek. Corbin did not reveal the identity of his hire but said the Jazz "feel very good" about the coaching staff. "You'll be real surprised and real happy with the guys we have," Corbin said. Deseret News

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Jeff Hornacek, Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning and Dikembe Mutombo once were fierce rivals on the basketball court. They recorded a combined 64 seasons in the NBA, totaling 66,514 points and earning 27 All-Star appearances, wearing a variety of uniforms but never playing on the same team. With their competitive days behind them, though, the talented foursome have united to become ambassadors for the game that helped make their names. Joined by ex- professional players Bo Outlaw and Dee Brown, the former NBA greats are scheduled to spend four days in Johannesburg, South Africa, participating in the league’s Basketball Without Borders program. Salt Lake Tribune

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Hornacek has long wanted to participate in the event, intrigued by the opportunity to help spread the reach of basketball while encouraging positive social change. The ongoing NBA lockout and the fact that he is temporarily not under contract with the Jazz made this year’s offer a no-brainer. "There are a lot of similarities to life back in the [United States] but there are also a lot of differences," said Hornacek, who started the 2010-11 season as a shooting consultant for Utah and became a full-time assistant after coaches Jerry Sloan and Phil Johnson resigned Feb. 10. Salt Lake Tribune

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Brian T. Smith: Hornacek said Corbin could make changes to Jazz's offensive and defensive schemes, moving to systems that better fit current roster. Twitter

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Kevin Ding: Congrats to @Gordon Hayward for what Kobe just said: "He reminds me of a more talented Jeff Hornacek. ... Bright future." Twitter

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Interviews with a half-dozen N.B.A. scouts and front-office personnel provide a portrait of Fredette as a professional prospect. He is generally considered offensively gifted, defensively challenged and destined to be a solid rotation player in the N.B.A. Stardom, however, is unlikely, the scouts and front-office personnel said. Comparative players that came up were Jeff Hornacek, Steve Kerr, Kyle Korver and Jason Kapono. “I think he’ll be a really good pro, but not great,” said a Western Conference executive, who would not be named because he is not permitted to talk about prospects. “He’ll be a guy who is a better Steve Kerr, a better Kyle Korver. A better Kapono. Both those guys can’t put the ball on the floor.” New York Times

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It seemed to be just a formality and now the Utah Jazz have made it official — Jeff Hornacek will be an assistant for new coach Tyrone Corbin for the rest of the season. Corbin made the announcement prior to Utah's practice this morning. Deseret News

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Chris Mannix: Jazz name Jeff Hornacek assistant coach, team announces Twitter

Utah Jazz, Coaching, Jeff Hornacek 

Brian T. Smith: Hornacek's definitely coaching and playing role of assistant. Pulled Jefferson aside to offer advice after timeout. Twitter

Utah Jazz, Coaching, Jeff Hornacek 

Jazz's Corbin said Hornacek will take an increased role with team and will likely become assistant. Has not had time to make it official. Twitter

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Brian T. Smith: Jazz's Hornacek expected to be hired as assistant. Twitter

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