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Canada hires World Cup-winning coach Gordie Herbert to take over men's national basketball team

  • Canada Basketball announced on May 1, 2025, that Gordie Herbert will become head coach of the men's national team starting in 2026.
  • Herbert’s appointment follows his successful coaching career in Europe and the NBA, including leading Germany to the 2023 World Cup title and a 2024 Olympic fourth-place finish.
  • Herbert, age 66 and currently coaching Bayern Munich, also served as assistant coach for Canada in 2001-02 and worked with NBA teams like the Raptors and Nets.
  • Rowan Barrett highlighted Herbert’s extensive experience winning titles, his expertise in international basketball, and his insight into what is required to succeed at the highest levels of global competition.
  • Herbert will lead Canada, ranked sixth globally, as it aims to build on recent progress and secure consecutive Olympic berths including at the 2028 Games.
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Herbert named head coach of Canada men's basketball team

Gordie Herbert, who guided Germany to the 2023 Basketball World Cup crown, will coach the Canadian men's national team for the next Olympic cycle, Canada Basketball announced on Thursday.

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B.C. coach tapped to lead Canadian men's basketball team

Gordie Herbert has led multiple men's basketball programs in Europe and served as an assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
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