Since 2021, Grant Hill took over from Jerry Colangelo as director general of the US selection from men. Among women, this position did not yet exist But this is now the case. And it's the legend Sue Birdwhich will soon return to the Hall of Fame, which will assume its responsibilities.
“It is an immense honor to be appointed director general of the USA Basketball national women's team. Representing the United States has been one of the greatest privileges of my life and I am grateful to have the opportunity to support the next generation in the pursuit of this inheritance ”said Sue Bird.
With its five Olympic titles (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2021), its four WNBA titles with the Seattle Storm (2004, 2010, 2018, 2020) as well as its five Euroleague with the Spartak Moscow (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) and Ekaterinburg (2013), the former playmaker at one of the most beautiful prize list.
Objective 2028
“Sue is one of the most respected people in the basketball community”said Jim Toley, Managing Director of USA Basketball. “Knowing Sue for many years, I am convinced that his leadership and knowledge will be a major asset for the success of the national women's team, and we are delighted that she joins us while we are heading to the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games.”
Because the objective is obviously that the United States continues its hegemony on female basketball at home, during the 2028 Olympic Games which will take place in Los Angeles.
The American women's team remains in eight consecutive titles at the Olympic Games, the last American defeat dating back to the semi-final of the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. Even if the players of Cheryl Reeve had very, very hot during the last Paris Olympics, winning a single small point (67-66) in the final against France.
