The Memphis Grizzlies added Kevin O?Neill to the team?s assistant coaching ranks, Grizzlies' General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today.

A former University of Tennessee head coach, O?Neill brings 28 years of coaching experience to the club including a one-year stint as head coach of the Toronto Raptors in 2003-04 where he went 33-49 (.402).  He was the lead assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons from 2001-03 under 2001-02 NBA Coach of the Year and newly-named Dallas Mavericks' Head Coach Rick Carlisle.

?The Grizzlies are excited about the opportunity to work with a defensive expert in Kevin O?Neill,? said Head Coach Marc Iavaroni.  ?His experience and knowledge in college and the NBA will help our players and organization reach the highest levels we are striving for.?