It has been a whirlwind week for Joey Puddister, but the Sudbury Five’s newly named head coach and general manager finally had a moment to savour the significance of his new opportunity on Monday. Article content

“Walking into the practice gym today really made things hit home and it came with some feelings of nostalgia from my playing days,” Puddister told The Sudbury Star. “I’m sure our first time walking into the arena Dec. 29 will be that same feeling amplified. Article content Article content

The defending Basketball Super League champions named Puddister as their new head coach and general manager last week. He replaced the departing Logan Stutz , under whom Puddister manned the Sudbury backcourt for two seasons before a full-time move behind the bench at Nipissing Univ

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