Quin Snyder signed a five-year contract when he agreed to become the next head coach of the Atlanta Hawks. However, the 58-year-old has made an interesting move behind-the-scenes.

How would you describe playing for coach Quin Snyder? D'Andre Hunter: Quin has a lot of energy, but I call it good energy because he’s motivating, helping, and guiding us to do the right things. He’s probably one of my favorite coaches I’ve played for.

The search to replace Brian Goorjian as Boomers coach continues to narrow with Atlanta Hawk mentor Quin Snyder saying it would be an honour to win the job.

The search for the next head coach of the Australian Boomers has entered its next phase, with multiple high-profile candidates still in the mix for the program's top job.