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REPORT: Hoiberg also interviewed with Pelicans

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Fred Hoiberg is a popular guy. 

The New Orleans Pelicans franchise named Alvin Gentry its new head coach on Saturday but news also leaked that Iowa State’s head coach got an interview. 

Sam Amick from USA Today reported that Hoiberg met with the Pelicans along with Vinny Del Negro and Jeff Van Gundy. 

On Friday night, the Orlando Sentinel reported that Hoiberg also interviewed with the Orlando Magic. 

Hoiberg, who reportedly has a five-year, $25 million offer coming his way from the Bulls, is expected to take the Chicago job early next week. 

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Chris is the Publisher of Cyclone Fanatic, one of the largest independent college sports media outlets in the country, and the Founder of Iowa Everywhere, a statewide digital platform dedicated to telling Iowa’s stories through sports and culture. A trusted voice for Cyclone fans, Williams has covered Iowa State athletics across print, radio, television, and digital media, earning a reputation as both a storyteller and community builder. Born and raised in Clarinda, Iowa, Williams also happens to be a devoted motorsports fan, country music enthusiast, and weekend pitmaster. He lives in central Iowa with his wife Ashley, their daughters Camryn and Elyse, and the family dog Diffie, who collectively keep him busier than a Big 12 schedule.

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