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Former Mizzou Star Phil Pressey Named Head Coach of Celtics' G-League Affiliate
- On July 2, 2025, Maine Celtics announced Phil Pressey as their head coach, making him the first former Maine player to hold this role.
- Pressey was hired on July 2, 2025, becoming the first former Maine player to serve as head coach, building on the team’s recent finals appearances.
- Pressey, a former Maine player and Boston Celtics assistant, was hired on July 2, 2025, becoming the franchise's first ex-player to serve as head coach.
- In his first statement as head coach, Pressey commits to building on Maine's recent finals runs and gives his all to develop winning habits.
- Beyond his role, Pressey becomes the first former Maine player to serve as head coach, establishing a coaching pipeline that could lead to future matchups with Mizzou alumni.
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Former Mizzou hoops star named Boston's G-League head coach
PORTLAND, Maine (KMIZ) Former Mizzou men's basketball star and graduate assistant Phil Pressey is continuing to work his way up the rungs of the coaching ladder. On Wednesday, the Maine Celtics, the G-League affiliate team of the Boston Celtics, announced that Pressey will serve as the franchise's next head coach for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
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Phil Pressey named new coach for Maine Celtics
Phil Pressey is the franchise's 11th head coach and the first to have also played for the team (1 game in 2014-15).
Former Mizzou standout named Celtics' G League head coach
The Boston Celtics are turning to a former Mizzou standout to lead their G League squad. The Celtics announced Phil Pressey as the head coach of the Maine Celtics for the 2025-26 season. I’d like to thank Brad Stevens, Joe Mazzulla, and the entire Celtics organization for believing in me and giving me a chance to grow, lead, and develop,” Pressey said in a released statement. “I’m grateful for the opportunity and I will give my all to this team.…
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