Krzyzewski to remain USA Basketball coach

Turns out USA Basketball won’t need to search for a new head coach after all.

In a press conference with USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo Thursday morning, Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski will announce that he is returning as the National Team’s head coach for the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain and the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Krzyzewski, who led Team USA to back-to-back gold medals at the 2008 Games in Beijing and the 2012 Olympics in London, has compiled a 62-1 record at the helm of USA Basketball since taking the reins in 2006.

Although the head coach had previously announced that he would not return to coach the team following the 2012 Games, Krzyzewski left the door open when he said “there’s a chance” he would return in an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Pete Thamel Saturday.

Despite the fact that it appears Krzyzewski will remain in place as Team USA’s head coach, it appears the squad will still undergo some changes before it begins preparation for the 2014 World Cup. Krzyzewski’s staff previously included Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach Mike D’Antoni, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Nate McMillan and Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim. In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Boeheim said it was “probable” that he would be brought back as a part of the staff for Team USA. A report from the New York Post Wednesday said that D’Antoni would not return.