Mark Daigneault joins Team USA coaching staff alongside Erik Spoelstra
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Mark Daigneault, head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, is set to join the coaching staff for Team USA Basketball. His addition follows a historic season in which he led the Thunder to an NBA Championship. Daigneault will work alongside notable coaches including Erik Spoelstra, JB Bickerstaff, and Mark Few. He brings extensive experience in player development and has been recognized as Coach of the Year in 2024. This new role marks another significant achievement in Daigneault's career, enhancing his profile on the international stage.
- •Daigneault won Coach of the Year in 2024.
- •Thunder won their first NBA Championship in 2025.
- •Team USA staff includes Erik Spoelstra and JB Bickerstaff.
- •Daigneault began as a student manager at UConn.
- •His prior experience includes G League coaching.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Mark Daigneault Expected To Join Team USA Coaching Staff
"Fresh off a historic NBA championship run, the Thunder’s Coach of the Year brings his elite developmental expertise to Erik Spoelstra's star-studded staff on the international stage.
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