Tony Garbelotto is set to become Glasgow Rocks new coach after holding talks at the Emirates Arena.
The 48-year-old Londoner, who recently stepped down from his role in charge of Vietnam, previously led Mersey Tigers to all four major domestic trophies including the British Basketball League title in 2011, following previous stints at Newcastle Eagles and Birmingham Bullets.
After a two-year spell with German club Heidelberg, Garbelotto moved to Asia for a dual role which also included coaching Saigon Heat.
The deal would represent an ambitious sign of intent from new owner Duncan Smillie who cited the desire to win silverware as his main motivation for sacking Sterling Davis last month despite a campaign that saw his side finish third in the league and reach the BBL Cup final.
Glasgow currently have just three players under contract for next term, including Great Britain internationals Kieron Achara and Gareth Murray, but plan to enlarge their squad to cope with the wave of Scotland call-ups for the Commonwealth Games which takes place during the season.
It is likely that Garbelotto will also be among the candidates to take on the part-time role of GB coach when Joe Prunty steps down after September's EuroBasket.
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