USA Basketball has unveiled the coaching staff that will guide the United States men's team at the 2027 Basketball World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Erik Spoelstra, the Miami Heat head coach, will serve as the first-time leader of the national program, assembling a group of assistants that includes Mark Daigneault, J.B. Bickerstaff and Mark Few.
Daigneault, who spent a decade as a video coordinator for developmental teams, brings a fresh analytical perspective despite limited prior involvement with USA Basketball. Bickerstaff, meanwhile, is stepping into the national program for the first time, while Few returns after having served as an assistant in the previous Olympic cycle under Steve Kerr.
A Shared Commitment to Excellence
Spoelstra expressed confidence that the early selection of the staff will foster organization and continuity, values he believes are essential for success on the world stage. Grant Hill, the managing director of USA Basketball, highlighted the importance of collaboration as the group moves forward.
The coaches shared their gratitude for the opportunity, emphasizing the honor of representing their country in the Olympics. Their statements reflect a shared excitement about the upcoming tournaments and the chance to contribute to the growth of basketball in the United States.