New wave hits New Orleans as coach Master P turns head and rewrites basketball history

The men's basketball team defeated TCU 78-74 on Monday, marking the beginning of Master P's time at the University of New Orleans. Coach P was yelling with the players in the midst of the boisterous celebration.

P is utilizing his entertainment connections to increase publicity in addition to contributing his NBA experience and skills to the UNO. On Saturday at 1 p.m. at Lakefront Arena, the University of New Orleans Privateers will play Sacramento State in what seems to be more than simply a basketball game. The program is concentrated on expansion and drawing in new supporters, according to Percy "Master P" Miller, president of UNO basketball operations.

Coach P brings new hope to New Orleans basketball during a tough time

Coach P remained composed and showed compassion for the very New Orleans supporters who have made Pelicans coach Willie Green the target of their wrath as he was repeatedly questioned about his job security. As his 0-6 club got ready to play Charlotte at home on Tuesday night, Green stated:“When you take these positions, this is what comes with it… There is no way around that.. If the team doesn’t do well or doesn’t start the way you want it to, I’m up front and center.”

The Pelicans have gone on a six-game losing streak, and three of those defeats have been by 31 points or more. Green stated that "turning the page" on the terrible previous two weeks is the only path ahead. Green stated that he communicates with the first-year basketball operations chief every day. Joe Dumars said:“Obviously we’re all disappointed, frustrated with our start.. We continue to come in, work at it and address it.”Looney's injury and guard Dejounte Murray's protracted recuperation from his Achilles tear from the previous season have also impacted New Orleans' early-season depth.

Green said when asked about his club's three blowout losses:“Not to make any excuses, but it’s a new group playing against really experienced teams... With Boston, Denver and OKC, if you don’t compete for 48 minutes — play hard and play together against groups like that — they expose you.Green added:“I totally understand the frustration from fans… We all feel the same way, and we want to get it right.”In the locker room, UNO celebrated the win with a mosh pit and a Gatorade shower for head coach Stacy Hollowell. During the jubilation, Coach P also shouted victory while holding up a vibrant catapult.Texas State transfer Coleton Benson, a senior guard, led all scorers with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Both sophomore guard MJ Thomas (10) and senior guard Jakevion Buckley (13) finished with double figures.

A quiet storm brews in New Orleans as the Pelicans rebuild their rhythm for redemption

Due to injuries, notably to star power center Zion Williamson, the Pelicans finished second to bottom in the West at 21-61 after losing the final seven games of the regular season.Trey Murphy III, a forward, stated:“We are definitely in a spot where we need to win games.. We are not happy with what’s going on right now. We are going to have to go out there and fight and compete.. That’s the biggest thing. It’s not about how you start.. It’s how you finish…”

Murphy finds solace in the notion that, as a rookie in the 2021–2022 season, the Pelicans ended strong to just make it to the play-in round before moving on to the playoffs, despite starting 1–12.Dumars made some roster adjustments this past off-season, but he has doubled down on frequently injured Williamson as New Orleans' franchise player. Free-agent additions Jordan Poole, Kevon Looney, and Saddiq Bey are new players with starting or more significant reserve roles. In addition, he selected guard Jeremiah Fears with the seventh overall pick before moving back into the first round to select Derik Queen with the thirteenth overall pick.Also read: Why did New Orleans Pelicans sign DeAndre Jordan? NBA star makes a surprising move as the team faces an unexpected twist before tip-off