A new head basketball coach has been named at BYU-Hawaii, the university's administration announced March 14.

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Ken Wagner, former head basketball coach at Dixie College in St. George, Utah, succeeds Dr. Charles Hess, who resigned to pursue other career interests. Hess coached the BYU-Hawaii Seasiders for three seasons, during which time he compiled a 52-45 record and a district championship. Twice he received league Coach of the Year honors.Wagner was BYU-Hawaii's assistant basketball coach during the 1984-85 season, and returns to Hawaii after five years at Dixie. His record there includes four league championships, 11 tournament championships, and a Top 20 national junior college ranking last year.

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