Pilots Identify Hazzard: Portland head coach Michael Holton has announced the hiring of Rasheed Hazzard to his Pilots coaching staff. Hazzard is the son of former UCLA great Walt Hazzard, and played four years at George Washington from 1995-98. Most recently the head coach at Venice High School in Los Angeles, Calif., leading the Gondoliers for the past five seasons. Hazzard also has coached for the Walt Hazzard All-Stars, coached at the “Say No Classic,” and coached the Double Pump West All-Stars AAU team. Hazzard takes the place of departed assistant coach Josh Jamieson, who has decided to pursue other career opportunities. [9/21/05]