Hail to the Keefe: Wizards name new head coach

Washington named Keefe its 26th coach in franchise history. As the interim HC, he led the Wizards to an 8-31 record, but he offers stability to a team that needs it. - Angie [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240530) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240530) Top Story Washington named Keefe its 26th coach in franchise history. 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