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Michael Cooper is set to become the next head coach at Cal State LA, according to the City News Service via the Los Angeles Daily News.

The 70-year-old Hall of Famer spent three seasons as a Lakers assistant from 1994–96.

He later moved to the WNBA, working with the Los Angeles Sparks and eventually leading them to two titles while earning Coach of the Year in 2000.

He also had a brief stint as the Nuggets’ interim head coach for 14 games during the 2004/05 season.

“I’ve always said it takes five Ds to win a championship: determination, dedication, desire, discipline and decision-making,” Cooper said.

“I’ve incorporated those principles into my coaching philosophy, and they will be pillars of what we do here at Cal State LA.”

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