Overview

• Jordi Fernandez announced he will not renew his contract as head coach of Canada’s men’s national basketball team, effective immediately.
• Fernandez, in his first season as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, stated the decision was driven by a need to focus on family and his NBA responsibilities.
• During his tenure, Fernandez led Canada to its first Olympic qualification in 24 years, securing a fifth-place finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
• Canada Basketball praised Fernandez for his impact on the program, noting his role in elevating the team to new international success.
• The organization has begun its search for a new head coach as it prepares for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.