The experienced college coach got the chance to lead the U19 men as they won the 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup.

While some coaches may think their athletes are beyond the basics – mastering the fundamentals is a never-ending process.

Following her participation in four USA Basketball events in 2019, Paige Bueckers was named the 2019 USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year.

After each led USA teams to perfect records and gold medals in FIBA U19 World Cup play, Jeff Walz and Bruce Weber are co-recipients of the award.

The head coach at Union University led the USA U16s to a gold medal at the FIBA Americas Championship.