Jordi Fernandez Takes Over as Head Coach for Team Canada
Sacramento Kings associate head coach Jordi Fernandez has been named the head coach of the Canadian national basketball program, replacing Nick Nurse. Fernandez will lead a roster that includes NBA players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jamal Murray, and RJ Barrett in the upcoming FIBA World Cup and 2024 Paris Olympics. Fernandez, who has previously coached in national team programs for Spain and Nigeria, has emerged as a strong candidate for NBA head-coaching positions.