A New Era of Coaching
USA Basketball announced Tuesday that Mark Daigneault, JB Bickerstaff and Mark Few will serve as assistant coaches under head coach Erik Spoelstra. The move consolidates a wealth of NBA and collegiate experience into the national program as it prepares for upcoming global tournaments.
Daigneault, who has guided the Oklahoma City Thunder to the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference for three consecutive seasons, brings a proven track record of developing elite talent and maintaining sustained regular‑season excellence.
JB Bickerstaff arrives after a 10‑year NBA head‑coaching résumé highlighted by a 30‑win turnaround in his first season with the Detroit Pistons, underscoring his ability to spark rapid improvement in challenging environments.
Mark Few, the fourth‑longest tenured head coach in Division I history, completes the trio with 27 seasons at Gonzaga, where he has amassed a storied legacy of conference titles and deep NCAA tournament runs.
USA Basketball's immediate focus includes the 2027 FIBA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, scheduled for July 14‑30. The United States has captured five straight Olympic gold medals since 2008, a streak the new staff hopes to extend.
The additions signal a strategic blend of fresh NBA perspectives and a winning college tradition, setting the stage for a competitive campaign in the years ahead.