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Sue Bird, Five-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Appointed to Lead USA Basketball Women's Team for Four Years

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Updated May 10, 2025, 01:47 AM

Sue Bird, a five-time Olympic gold medalist, 13-time WNBA All-Star, four-time WNBA champion, and 11x USA Basketball gold medalist, has been appointed as the first managing director of the USA Basketball Women's National Team. This role, akin to that of Grant Hill for the men's team, involves a shift in how the team's roster and coaching staff are assembled, moving from a committee-based decision-making process to one led by a single director.

Bird's responsibilities will include identifying and selecting the coaching staff and players for major international competitions. Her appointment comes with a four-year term, aligning with the Olympic cycle, and aims to provide long-term vision and stability to the program.

The decision to create this position was in the works for several years, predating the controversy over Caitlin Clark's non-selection for the 2024 Paris Games. Bird, who will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025, is expected to leverage her extensive experience and success with USA Basketball to contribute significantly to the team's continued success.

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