Scott Morrison is the new head-coach of Maine Red Claws

Boston Celtics have hired Scott Morrison to coach their D-League affiliate. Morrison was officially announced as head coach of the Maine Red Claws on Tuesday afternoon.

Morrison, a native of Prince Edward Island, brings over 10 years of coaching experience having served as the head coach of Lakehead University’s Men’s Basketball team in Canada since 2003. During his tenure at Lakehead, he led the Wolves to four straight CIS Final 8 appearances (2010-2013). Under his leadership, Lakehead went from the worst team in the nation in 2006 to a perennial top five program from 2008 to 2013. Notably, Morrison was named OUA Conference Coach of the Year in 2010. Since 2012, he has also served as the assistant coach for the Canada National Junior Team (U18/U19). The team won a Silver medal at this summer's FIBA Americas U18 tournament, and placed 6th at the U19 World Championships in 2013 in Prague, both of which were all-time best finishes for Canada in this age group. In addition to his position with the National Junior Team, Morrison was also invited to assist the World Select coaching staff at the 2014 Nike Hoop Summit.