Mark Daigneault Named NBCA Coach of the Year After Leading Thunder to Top Seed

Oklahoma City Thunder's coach wins prestigious award, recognized for his role in the team's remarkable improvement and top performance.

Mark Daigneault, coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, has been voted the National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA) Coach of the Year.
Under Daigneault's leadership, the Thunder achieved a 57-25 record, securing the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.
Daigneault's coaching has been pivotal in developing a young team, with the Thunder's roster having an average age of 24 years.
The Thunder have shown significant improvement over three seasons, increasing their win total each year under Daigneault's tenure.
Other coaches receiving votes for the award included J.B. Bickerstaff, Chris Finch, Joe Mazzulla, and Jamahl Mosley.