Three WNBA Coaches Appointed as Assistants for U.S. Women's Basketball Team at FIBA World Cup
3 WNBA coaches named Women's WCup assistants
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Nate Tibbetts, Natalie Nakase, and Stephanie White will assist head coach Kara Lawson for the U.S. women's basketball team at the FIBA Women's World Cup in September. The experienced trio aims to secure a fifth consecutive title for the U.S. team in Berlin.
- 01Nate Tibbetts, Natalie Nakase, and Stephanie White appointed as assistant coaches for the U.S. women's basketball team.
- 02The U.S. team aims for its fifth consecutive FIBA Women's World Cup title in Berlin.
- 03Natalie Nakase was the WNBA Coach of the Year last season, leading the Golden State Valkyries to the playoffs.
- 04Tibbetts guided the Phoenix Mercury to the WNBA Finals last season.
- 05Stephanie White earned Coach of the Year honors with the Connecticut Sun in 2023.
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Nate Tibbetts (Phoenix Mercury), Natalie Nakase (Golden State Valkyries), and Stephanie White (Indiana Fever) have been named assistant coaches for the U.S. women's basketball team at the FIBA Women's World Cup scheduled for September in Berlin. This experienced trio previously contributed to the team's success during the World Cup qualifying tournament in March. USA Basketball Women's National Team managing director Sue Bird praised their leadership and basketball acumen. The U.S. team, which has won the last four World Cup titles, will be selected this summer and may include rising stars such as Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, alongside established players like A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart. Nakase was recognized as the WNBA Coach of the Year after leading the Valkyries to the playoffs, while Tibbetts reached the WNBA Finals with the Mercury. White's achievements include guiding the Fever to their first WNBA Commissioner's Cup and a deep playoff run.
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The appointment of these coaches highlights the U.S. commitment to maintaining its dominance in women's basketball, which could inspire young athletes across the country.
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