Memphis Grizzlies President of Basketball Operations Jerry West announced on Thursday that Tony Barone Sr. will take over as interim head coach for the Memphis Grizzlies.  

This will be Barone?s first head coaching stint, serving the past seven seasons as director of player personnel with the Grizzlies. He also spent two seasons as an assistant coach with the Grizzlies under former head coach Hubie Brown (2002-2004).  Barone takes over a Grizzlies team with a 6-24 record.  

?We are excited to have a person of this caliber serve as our interim head coach,? said West.  ?Tony is not only familiar with our veteran players, but also with our young players having been an integral part of their scouting and drafting process.  We give Tony our full support and know the remainder of the season will be productive under his guidance."