# Jonah Herscu appointment as Romania basketball coach

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jonah-herscu-appointment-as-romania-basketball-coach
> Updated: 2026-08-24T20:01:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Romanian Basketball Federation appointed Jonah Herscu as the new head coach of the men’s national basketball team. Herscu, a 34-year-old American coach with 17 seasons of experience across the NBA, NBA G League, and WNBA, succeeds Mihai Silvăşan.

His professional background includes roles with the Chicago Bulls, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, and Los Angeles Lakers. He most recently served as head coach for the Rip City Remix, leading them to their first playoff victory. 

Herscu, whose father was born in Bucharest, has expressed interest in obtaining Romanian citizenship. He is expected to begin his tenure during the EuroBasket 2029 pre-qualifiers, with a focus on establishing a long-term foundation for the national team.

## Claims

- Jonah Herscu has been appointed as the new head coach of the Romanian men's national basketball team. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Herscu is 34 years old and has 17 seasons of experience in American professional basketball, including the NBA, NBA G League, and WNBA. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Herscu currently serves as an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Herscu's professional background includes roles with the Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, and Chicago Bulls. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Herscu's father, Paul Herscu, was born in Bucharest. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Herscu intends to apply for Romanian citizenship. (single source)
- The Romanian men's national team is preparing for the 2029 European Championship qualifying campaign. (single source)
- Herscu replaces Mihai Silvăşan as the head coach of the national team. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Jonah Herscu appointed head coach of Romanian national basketball team

Jonah Herscu, an experienced NBA coach currently with the Chicago Bulls, has been named the new head coach of the Romanian men's national basketball team.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jonah-herscu-appointed-head-coach-of-romanian-national-basketball-team

### 2026-08-12: Jonah Herscu appointed head coach of Romania men's basketball team

Jonah Herscu, an American coach with NBA and G League experience, has been named the new head coach of Romania's men's national basketball team.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jonah-herscu-appointed-head-coach-of-romania-mens-basketball-team

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