Hill won’t be back as coach of Magic

Brian Hill is out as coach of the Orlando Magic after two consecutive losing seasons and a first-round sweep in this year’s playoffs.

It was unclear whether Hill, 59, was fired or resigned, with the team releasing a statement Wednesday night stating he would not return as coach. The team said Hill would have the option to return to the organization in another capacity.

Team President Bob Vander Weide said earlier this month he was evaluating Hill’s status after the quick playoff exit. Hill, in his second stint with the team after being fired in 1999, was 76-88 the last two seasons.

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The Charlotte Bobcats have chosen Dallas assistant Sam Vincent as their new coach, a person familiar with the search said. Vincent is expected to be introduced at a news conference Friday.... Randy Wittman signed a multiyear contract to return as coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was 12-30 after replacing Dwane Casey in January.

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The U.S. national team added eight players to its roster, highlighted by college standouts Greg Oden and Kevin Durant, who figure to be the top two picks in the NBA draft.

Jason Kidd, Carlos Boozer, Deron Williams, Mike Miller, Tayshaun Prince and Tyson Chandler also were invited to Las Vegas for training camp in July, a month before the Americans will try to qualify for the 2008 Olympics.

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The juniors who led Georgetown to the Final Four are going their separate ways. Forward Jeff Green announced that he will keep his name in the NBA draft, and center Roy Hibbert said he would withdraw his name and return for his senior season.