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Mark Few, Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball, and the Olympic Games
Mark Few to Coach Team USA Basketball at Paris Games
Mark Few, head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team, has been selected to coach Team USA Basketball at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Few will be the first coach from a mid-major conference to lead the United States at the Olympics since 1984, when Bob Knight coached the team to a gold medal in Los Angeles.
Gonzaga has been one of the most successful college basketball programs in the country under Few's leadership, winning 20 or more games in 23 of his 24 seasons as head coach, with many West Coast Conference titles. Few has also led the Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament 23 times, including eight Sweet 16 appearances, four Elite Eight appearances, and two Final Four appearances.
Few's selection as Team USA coach is a testament to his success at Gonzaga and his reputation as one of the top coaches in the country. He is known for his innovative offensive schemes and his ability to develop players, both of which will be valuable assets for Team USA.
Team USA will be looking to win its fourth consecutive gold medal in Paris. The Americans have won the gold medal in every Olympic Games since 2008, and they will be favored to do so again in 2024. Few will have a talented roster to work with, including some of the best players in the NBA.
Few's Coaching Style
Few is known for his up-tempo offensive style, which has helped Gonzaga become one of the most prolific scoring teams in the country. He also emphasizes player development, and many of his former players have gone on to successful careers in the NBA.
Few's coaching style has been praised by many, including former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski. Krzyzewski said, "Mark Few is one of the best coaches in the country. He's a great teacher of the game, and he knows how to get the most out of his players."
Few's Goals for Team USA
Few's goal for Team USA is to win the gold medal in Paris. He knows that it will be a challenge, but he is confident that his team has the talent and the experience to get the job done.
"We're going to go to Paris and compete for the gold medal," Few said. "We have a great group of players, and I'm confident that we can win it all."