Australian Coach Jacob Chance Named Austin Spurs Head Coach

The San Antonio Spurs are hiring Jacob Chance as the head coach of their NBA G League affiliate, the Austin Spurs. At 31, Chance brings extensive coaching experience from Australia, having served as an assistant coach for the Australian National Team and multiple National Basketball League teams, including Melbourne United and the Perth Wildcats, where he was part of four championship wins. He has also acted as head coach during a national team qualifying window and is praised for his elite coaching skills and ability to develop player relationships. Chance expressed excitement about joining the Spurs organization, highlighting the similarities in culture between Melbourne United and the Spurs and the opportunity to lead a top-tier development program. His move follows the path of other Australian coaches who have used the G League to advance their careers, and he will be reunited with Australian coach Matt Nielsen on the Spurs staff. Melbourne United's head coach Dean Vickerman commended Chance as a great fit for their culture and wished him well in his new role.