NBBF Appoints Fizdale as D'Tigres Head Coach
The former NBA coach takes over as Nigeria targets the 2027 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, with Mike Brown helping persuade him to accept.
- The Nigeria Basketball Federation appointed David Fizdale as head coach of the men's senior national team, D'Tigers, with his tenure officially beginning during the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers.
- Former D'Tigers head coach Mike Brown played a pivotal role in convincing Fizdale to accept the position after several discussions between the two coaches.
- Bringing an extensive resume built across more than 22 years in the NBA, Fizdale arrives with significant experience, having last served as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns.
- Qualification campaigns begin July 2, 2027, in Luanda, Angola, with the team targeting the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles under Fizdale's leadership.
- "It would be full circle for me," Fizdale said, expressing his desire to coach the Olympics in front of his family in Los Angeles while helping the team achieve historic success.
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NBBF appoints Fizdale as D’Tigres head coach
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Former Knicks and Grizzlies coach, David Fizdale's mission will be to qualify Nigeria at the 2027 World Cup and then at the 2028 Olympic Games. Absent from the benches... Read more »
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