The John Bapst Crusaders have announced a new head coach for the boy's basketball program and it is one that if familiar to local fans.

Ed Jones was officially named the head coach by the school on Friday morning via the school's athletic Facebook page.  Jones is a former UMaine basketball player, playing for the Black Bears from 1990-94, averaging 5.9 points per game during his carer.  In addition to his playing days, Jones also served as an assistant coach with UMaine and was the coach of the MCI Prep Team.

Jones will replace Rick Sinclair who left the program after being named the new athletic director with the Hermon Hawks.

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