For one fun night, at least, Coach Sloan's back on the bench

Sloan's advice to the student-athlete?

"Just play. Just play to have fun," Sanford said. "(It's) basketball, you're supposed to have a good time, not stressing about it, not getting too worked up about it. Just go out and play, have a good time."

Sloan, who'll be inducted into the Utah Sports Hall of Fame this Wednesday with longtime assistant Phil Johnson, misses that part of the game.

"I miss basketball a lot more as time goes by," he said. "There's not a lot to do when you're retired."

Who knows if he'll remain retired, but at least his family enjoys him being around more, right?

"Sometimes," Tammy said, laughing. "Only sometimes."

Tingey isn't the only one who'd throw out the welcome mat for Sloan.

"I like Tingey, but there's a difference between a high school coach and an NBA coach," Sanford said. With a big smile, he added, "I'd take Sloan any day."

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