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Nell Fortner Takes Helm of Canada's Women's Basketball Team

5/6/2025

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Nell Fortner steps into the role of head coach for Canada’s senior women’s national basketball team, bringing her impressive background as an NCAA and WNBA coach, along with an Olympic gold medal and a stellar 101-14 record. With a fresh cultural framework in place, she’s poised to guide the team to triumph at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup.

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Story summary

Nell Fortner steps into the role of head coach for Canada’s senior women’s national basketball team, bringing her impressive background as an NCAA and WNBA coach, along with an Olympic gold medal and a stellar 101-14 record. With a fresh cultural framework in place, she’s poised to guide the team to triumph at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup.