David Fizdale Named New Head Coach of D’Tigers

The Nigerian Basketball Federation has appointed David Fizdale as the new head coach of Nigeria's senior men's basketball team, D’Tigers. Fizdale, a 51-year-old with 22 years of NBA coaching experience, previously served on the Miami Heat coaching staff from 2008 to 2016, contributing to the franchise's back-to-back NBA titles in 2012 and 2013.

He has also been the head coach for the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks, and most recently worked as an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns and as an analyst for NBA TV. Fizdale takes over from former coach Mike Brown, who led the team during their Olympic campaign in Tokyo.

His primary objectives include guiding Nigeria through the qualification process for the 2027 FIBA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics. D’Tigers have a strong international record, having won their first AfroBasket title in 2015 and qualifying for three Olympic Games.

Moham Abdulrahman will begin his tenure with the team as they prepare for upcoming qualifiers.