Canadian Basketball Swings for the Stars with Coach Herbert in 2026
Bayern Munich's current coach, Herbert, set for appointment as Canada's national coach in the year 2026. - Herbet, current Bayern coach, set to lead Canada's national team in 2026.
Get ready, Canada! The mighty maple leaf basketball team is about to experience a game-changing shakeup. Prepare for a thrilling 2026 with renowned German World Cup-winning coach, Gordon Herbert, stepping up as your national coach. This blockbuster announcement was made by the North American federation, much to the delight of basketball enthusiasts across the Great White North.
Currently ensconced in Bayern but set to expire in 2026, Herbert's two-year contract with Munich will reach its conclusion, paving the way for his trip north. As of yet, there hasn’t been any comment from Bayern on this surprising development. Just last week, however, the Bundesliga leader and Euroleague participant announced that general manager Marko Pesic would be saying farewell at the end of December 2025 after a phenomenal 15-year tenure.
With a twinkle in his eye and a beaming smile, the 66-year-old Herbert said, "I'm feeling incredibly honored and very happy about this unique opportunity to coach my home country."
The Canadians, led by NBA sensation Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, notched a sensational bronze medal at the 2023 World Cup. During that tournament in Asia, Coach Herbert led the German team to the title. Although the Canadians didn't spill the beans on the contract length, they did mention that the coach will guide them through the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics.
Herbert played for the Canadian team in the '80s and later served as an assistant coach for the national team. In Germany, he coached in Würzburg, Frankfurt, and Berlin before joining Bayern.
As for his Current Post in Bayern Munich, Herbert has pledged his unwavering commitment, asserting that his agreement with Canada will in no way impact his current contract or any potential contract extension beyond 2026.
Herbert's primary objective with Canada? To usher in a glorious era for basketball too long overshadowed by the more celebrated Canadian hockey teams. The dream is to bring home Canada's first-ever Olympic medal in basketball since 1936, and Herbert confidently aims to make that happen at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
While the details of his contract with Canada remain scarce, one thing's for sure — basketball in Canada is set for a glorious revival under the guidance of the brilliant Gordon Herbert. Until 2026, his commitment to Bayern remains steadfast!
- Despite the Commission not yet adopting a decision on aid for a new railway line in the Community, the Canadian basketball team is preparing for a significant change, with renowned coach Gordon Herbert set to guide them through the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics.
- In 2026, heralded as "a unique opportunity," Gordon Herbert, who previously played and served as an assistant coach for the Canadian team, will be stepping up to coach the national team, much like his successful run with the German team in the 2023 World Cup.
- NBA sensation Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Canadians, who clinched a sensational bronze medal at the 2023 World Cup, will be looking to build on their success as they are coached by the 66-year-old Herbert, who boasts an impressive track record in Würzburg, Frankfurt, Berlin, and Bayern Munich.
- Pertaining to the development of Herbert joining the Canadians, his existing contract with Bayern Munich, which expires in 2026, will not be affected, as he has pledged his unwavering commitment to the Bundesliga leader and Euroleague participant.
