Gordon Herbert is a winner. But what makes him the right choice to lead Canada now? 

When Canada’s men lost to France in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Canadian basketball community immediately began reaching for explanations. Fans and media harped on the uneven refereeing and the questionable roster and rotation decisions. But the most prominent issue being brought up was the lack of Canadian coaches on the sidelines.Former head coach, Jordi Fernandez is Spanish and several of his assistants are American, while only Nathaniel Mitchell is Canadian.