Magic officially announce Vogel as new coach

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ORLANDO, Fla. — After agreeing to a deal with Frank Vogel on Thursday, the Orlando Magic completed a whirlwind eight days by formally announcing their new head coach.

The team confirmed reports Friday that Vogel had been hired and will be formally introduced on Monday.

“While we were conducting our search, it became very evident that Frank is a terrific fit for our organization,” Magic general manager Rob Hennigan said in a statement. “He is a strong, hard-working and experienced leader, who will continue to instill smart, physical, unselfish and defensive-minded basketball in our group. We welcome him into the Magic family, as we move forward in a positive direction.”

Vogel replaces Scott Skies, who surprised the organization when he resigned on May 12. Vogel comes to Orlando as a proven head coach with playoff experience having led the Indiana Pacers the last five full seasons with the team making the postseason in each of those seasons.

The 42-year-old Vogel did not have his Indiana contract renewed following this season. The Pacers made the playoffs but were …

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