Former UNLV coach Bill Bayno resigns as Pacers assistant
Former UNLV basketball coach Bill Bayno has resigned “for personal and health reasons” as an assistant for the Indiana Pacers, the team announced Monday.
“I appreciate the impact Coach Bayno has had on our players and the Pacers organization over the last five years,” Pacers coach Nate Bjorkgren said in a statement.
"I appreciate the impact Coach Bayno has had on our players and the Pacers organization over the last five years,” said Head Coach Nate Bjorkgren. “All of us at the Pacers wish him the very best as he transitions to his next chapter."https://t.co/lYrAW1GnJL
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) February 8, 2021
Adrian Wojnarowski, who covers the NBA for ESPN, tweeted that Bayno has been struggling with the demanding NBA schedule amid the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the loss of both his parents.
Bayno, 58, could return to coaching at some point, Wojnarowski reported.
Bayno has privately described a need to step away from the pressures and workload of the NBA grind amid the pandemic, especially in the aftermath of several personal losses, including the loss of both his parents.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2021
Bayno went 94-64 from 1995-2000 with the Rebels with two NCAA Tournament appearances.
Contact reporter Mark Anderson at manderson@reviewjournal.com. Follow @markanderson65 on Twitter.