The Sudbury Five basketball team has secured a head coach and general manager, with Logan Stutz recently signing a three-year deal.
Stutz coached the Five for two seasons between 2018-20 before departing in July 2021 after being named director of player development with Boston College men’s basketball.
"When I first arrived in Sudbury, I promised the community a team they would fall in love with, and what I didn't realize is that the community had other plans,” Stutz said in a media release issued by the club.
“The community provided my family with fans and a city that we fell in love with. Leaving was an extremely tough decision for my family but coming back was an easy one. Sudbury is now home thanks to the community and the fans! Let’s go Five!"
Joining Stutz behind the bench this season will be assistant coach Denis Gauthier, who will take on an increased role with the team following his recent retirement from Lasalle Secondary School. Gauthier has been with the club since its inaugural season, while also teaching full-time.
“I am delighted with the return of Logan to the Sudbury Five,” SW Sports and Entertainment COO Bob Johnston said in a release.
“While Logan’s time with Boston College was a wonderful experience, Logan felt that a return to Sudbury was the most attractive for his career and his family. There is no denying that Logan had a special connection with the Sudbury fans and our community. In a very short time, he developed close friendships and special bonds in Sudbury, and ultimately these friendships were important factors in his decision to return.
“From a career perspective, Logan wants an opportunity to set down roots in Sudbury and commit long term to the Sudbury Five. With his leadership I have no doubt that the Sudbury Five will be contending for a NBLC championship this season.”
The Sudbury Five basketball club plans on releasing season membership information for the upcoming season next week, though the latest information can be found at thefive.ca.
