J.B. Bickerstaff named assistant coach for USA Basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
J.B. Bickerstaff, head coach of the Detroit Pistons, has been appointed as an assistant coach for USA Basketball. This announcement was made on July 16, 2026, and highlights Bickerstaff's successful turnaround of the Pistons, leading them to a 60-win season. He will join head coach Erik Spoelstra and other accomplished coaches for the upcoming Olympic Games. Bickerstaff expressed pride in representing the country and excitement for the opportunity. He may coach two of his current players, Cade Cunningham and potentially Jalen Duren, during the Olympics.
- •Bickerstaff helped the Pistons secure the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
- •Erik Spoelstra leads the USA Basketball coaching staff.
- •Bickerstaff aims to coach Pistons players in the Olympics.
- •Bickerstaff's appointment reflects his coaching success in the NBA.
- •Grant Hill serves as the Managing Director for Team USA.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — USA Basketball: Detroit Pistons’ J.B. Bickerstaff Tabbed For Assistant Coaching Position
"Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff was recently named as an assistant coach for USA Basketball
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