Jordi Fernandez has stepped down as the head coach of the Canadian seniors men’s national basketball team, it was announced on Thursday.

Jordi Fernandez, head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, informed Team Canada that he will step down from his coaching role. He has been coaching Canada’s men’s national basketball team since 2023.

Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez broke his silence on the news he will step down as coach of the Canadian national team.

Team Canada’s senior men’s national basketball team now has a head coaching vacancy. Jordi Fernandez is stepping away from the program, according to Sportsnet’s Michael Grange.

Jordi Fernandez is stepping away as head coach of the Canadian senior men’s national basketball team, Sportsnet has learned from multiple sources.

Jordi Fernandez is stepping down as head coach of Canada's senior men's national basketball team, Canada Basketball announced Thursday. Hired in 2023 to replace Nick Nurse, Fernandez led the program to its first Olympic qualification in 24 years and a bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

General manager Sean Marks fully supported Fernandez’s Olympic pursuits when he was officially hired in April. He believed the more chances Fernandez had to hold a clipboard, the better. While Fernandez was absent last offseason, the Nets formed a “robust” offseason program for players, led by assistants Steve Hetzel and Juwan Howard.

Nets' Jordi Fernandez Steps Down As Team Canada Head Coach Nets' coach Jordi Fernandez will no longer serve as Team Canada's head coach.

Fernández's departure leaves a hole at the top of one of the more talented rosters on the international stage.