Potosnak named South Carolina assistant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Ken Potosnak, a former Wake Forest graduate assistant, has been hired as an assistant at South Carolina, coach Dave Odom said Friday.<br> <br> Potosnak worked under Odom at Wake Forest from 1990-1992.<br> <br> He replaces Ricky Stokes, who left for the head coaching position at East Carolina.<br> <br> ``I have known Ken for over 15 years as both a player and a coach,&#39;&#39; Odom said. ``Ken is highly respected in the coaching profession as an excellent recruiter; he is a fine teacher and coach.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> Before coming to South Carolina, Potosnak was an assistant at Furman for eight years. He also worked as an assistant at The Citadel for five seasons.<br> <br> He is a native of New Kensington, Pa.<br> <br> (Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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