The Memphis Grizzlies have named Tuomas Iisalo (twa-mas EE-za-low) as head coach.
“I’ve full confidence in Tuomas serving as head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies going ahead,” mentioned Grizzlies President and Basic Supervisor of Basketball Operations Zachary Z. Kleiman. “Tuomas’ groups at each degree have been disciplined, tenacious and related on each ends of the ground, constantly exceeding expectations. We stay up for the identical in Memphis.”
Iisalo was appointed interim head coach on March 28, 2025, and guided the Grizzlies to the NBA Playoffs because the eighth seed within the Western Convention. He initially was employed by Memphis on July 7, 2024, because the lead assistant coach following a adorned teaching profession in Europe.
Earlier than coming to Memphis, Iisalo captured the 2023-24 EuroCup championship and EuroCup Coach of the 12 months award in his first season as head coach of Paris Basketball. The architect of the highest offense in competitors historical past, Iisalo led Paris to a 20-1 report and the title within the membership’s second EuroCup season.
