Bibby hanging with Grizzlies staff in Vegas
Shadow Mountain coach just getting his ‘feet wet’
Mike Bibby is always looking to spread his wings for bigger basketball coaching opportunities, while also stacking state high school championships in Arizona at his alma mater, Phoenix Shadow Mountain.
This month, the former 14-year NBA guard has been with the Memphis Grizzlies during the NBA Summer League. Bibby is listed as volunteer summer assistant, according to nba.com.
“Just getting my feet wet a lil bit,” Bibby texted azcentral sports when asked if there was a chance he could join the NBA team’s staff.
Henry Bibby, Mike’s dad, was an assistant with the Grizzlies from 2009-13.
Mike Bibby, the former University of Arizona standout who retired as an NBA player in 2012, has openly said that he is seeking a college or NBA coaching opportunity since completing his college degree through UNLV online last year.
He has led Shadow Mountain to three consecutive state basketball championships, four in his five seasons leading the program. He played on Shadow Mountain’s first state championship team in 1996.
The following season, he helped lead UA to its first and only NCAA basketball championship.
After his sophomore year, he was taken by the Grizzlies (then in Vancouver) with the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft.
Bibby still is expected to return to lead another talented Shadow Mountain team, led by guards Jaelen House (his nephew) and Jovan Blacksher Jr.
Shadow Mountain assistant coach Michael Warren isn’t surprised to hear that Bibby is helping with the Grizzlies’ summer team.
“He’s always reaching out to continue learning,” Warren said.