
USA Basketball Adds Daigneault, Bickerstaff, Few to Coaching Staff
The trio brings NBA and college pedigree, aiming to sustain the United States' dominance in international basketball.
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The trio brings NBA and college pedigree, aiming to sustain the United States' dominance in international basketball.
Mark Daigneault, JB Bickerstaff and Mark Few are set to assist Erik Spoelstra as the United States men’s basketball team prepares for another Olympic gold, building on a legacy of dominance and a recent championship run with the Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault will serve as an assistant for USA Basketball, alongside Erik Spoelstra, JB Bickerstaff and Mark Few, as the United States aims for a sixth consecutive Olympic gold medal.

Erik Spoelstra’s appointment binds him to USA Basketball through 2028, bringing a seasoned staff and a clear mission to defend five consecutive Olympic golds.

Mark Few, the celebrated Gonzaga coach, has been selected as an assistant for the United States men's national basketball team under Erik Spoelstra, preparing for the 2027 FIBA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. His extensive history with USA Basketball, recent Hall of Fame induction, and family ties to the sport add depth to the upcoming campaigns.
The United States men’s national team will be led by Erik Spoelstra, with Mark Daigneault, J.B. Bickerstaff and Mark Few joining as assistants, setting the stage for upcoming competitions.

Mark Daigneault, JB Bickerstaff and Mark Few join head coach Erik Spoelstra on the men’s national team staff, bringing championship pedigree and a decade of continuity ahead of August qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar and an automatic berth at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Mike Gansey, who built championship‑contending teams in Cleveland, is set to lead Philadelphia’s basketball decisions, focusing on the upcoming draft and free‑agency period.

The Philadelphia 76ers have named former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as their new president of basketball operations, entrusting him with the task of reshaping the roster ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft and free‑agency period.

Cleveland’s sixth straight Game 7 win was built on a 20‑point first‑half lead, superior shooting and rebounding, while Detroit’s stars struggled to find rhythm.