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Nell Fortner Named Head Coach of Canada’s Women’s Basketball Team

The veteran coach, with a decorated international record, steps in to lead a rebuilding effort following the team’s winless 2024 Olympics.

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FILE - Georgia Tech head coach Nell Fortner watches from the bench during an NCAA basketball game against Mississippi State on Wednesday Dec. 4, 2024 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, file)

Overview

  • Nell Fortner, former U.S. national team coach and Georgia Tech head coach, has officially been named head coach of Canada’s senior women’s basketball team.
  • Fortner brings extensive experience, including leading the U.S. to gold at the 1998 FIBA World Championship and the Sydney Olympics with a 101-14 international record.
  • Her hiring follows a winless performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics and marks a strategic shift toward integrating a younger roster.
  • Canada Basketball announced that 25 players have committed to the program through the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, reflecting a renewed focus on culture and accountability.
  • The team is preparing for the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup this summer and a fall training camp in Victoria, with long-term goals set on the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.