Erik Spoelstra will be named the next head coach of the United States to replace Steve Kerr. Spoelstra will be head coach for the team in the 2027 World Cup in Qatar and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Spoelstra served as lead assistant for the United States under Kerr for the 2024 Olympics when they won the gold medal.
Spoelstra has been head coach of the Miami Heat since 2008 and has won two NBA championships while reaching the Finals four additional times.
Spoelstra and the Heat signed an eight-year, $120 million extension in January 2024.