USA Basketball appoints three assistant coaches under Erik Spoelstra
ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Mark Daigneault of the Thunder, JB Bickerstaff of the Pistons, and Mark Few of Gonzaga are set to join Team USA as assistant coaches. The announcement follows Erik Spoelstra's recent appointment as head coach for the national team. These selections aim to strengthen Team USA's coaching staff ahead of upcoming international competitions. Further details on their roles will be released as preparations progress.
- •Mark Daigneault, JB Bickerstaff, and Mark Few expected as assistants.
- •Erik Spoelstra is the head coach for Team USA.
- •Announcement made on July 14, 2026.
- •The coaching staff's goal is to prepare for international competitions.
- 7:40 PMESPN NBA — Sources: USA Basketball tabs 3 assistant coaches
"The Thunder's Mark Daigneault, Pistons' JB Bickerstaff and Gonzaga's Mark Few are expected to be named as assistant coaches for Team USA under head coach Erik Spoelstra, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.
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