Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, a former UConn student manager, has been voted the National Basketball Coaches Association’s NBA Coach of the Year after leading the team to the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, achieving remarkable improvement each year.

By the Numbers
  • Daigneault led the Thunder to a 57-25 record this season, tied for second league-wide.
  • He had the youngest team in NBA history this season, with an average age of 24 years old.
State of Play
  • Daigneault beat out Cleveland’s J.B. Bickerstaff, Minnesota’s Chris Finch, Boston’s Joe Mazzulla, and Orlando’s Jamahl Mosley for the award.
  • He served as a student manager for UConn from 2003-2007 and has been the head coach of the Thunder for three seasons.
What's Next

Daigneault's leadership positions the Thunder as a serious contender in a stacked Western Conference for years to come.

Bottom Line

Mark Daigneault's recognition as NBA Coach of the Year showcases his exceptional leadership and coaching abilities, positioning the Thunder for continued success in a competitive conference.