History of Mark Daigneault in Timeline

Mark Daigneault is the current head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. He is an American professional basketball coach. His tenure with the Thunder marks a significant point in his coaching career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1980: Father Graduated from Holy Cross

In 1980, Mark Daigneault's father, Rick, graduated from the College of the Holy Cross.

February 23, 1985: Mark Daigneault Born

On February 23, 1985, Mark Francis Daigneault was born. He is an American professional basketball coach.

Others born on this day/year

2003: Student Manager for UConn Huskies

In 2003, Mark Daigneault began serving as a student manager for the UConn Huskies under Jim Calhoun.

2007: Earned Bachelor's Degree

In 2007, Mark Daigneault earned his bachelor's degree in education from the University of Connecticut.

2007: Began Coaching Career

In 2007, Mark Daigneault started his coaching career as an assistant for Holy Cross and Florida.

2008: Crusaders Finished as Runner-Up

In the 2008–09 season, during Daigneault's tenure, the Crusaders finished as runner-up of the Patriot League Championship.

2008: First Losing Season Since 2008-09

Mark Daigneault finished his first season with a 22–50 record, which was the first losing season since the 2008–09 season.

2010: Scott Brooks Wins Coach of the Year

In 2010, Scott Brooks won coach of the year as the only Thunder coaches to win the award. In April 2024, Daigneault was also named NBA Coach of the Year.

2010: Blue Tied Highest Win Total

Since the 2010–11 season, Daigneault's first season with the Blue, the team tied its highest win total with 28, including a playoff appearance.

August 22, 2014: Named Head Coach of Oklahoma City Blue

On August 22, 2014, Mark Daigneault was named the new head coach of the Oklahoma City Blue.

2014: Joined Thunder Organization

In 2014, Mark Daigneault joined the Oklahoma City Thunder organization.

2015: Named Assistant Coach with Oklahoma City Thunder

After a brief stint in the 2015–16 NBA season, Mark Daigneault was named as an assistant coach with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

2015: Joined Billy Donovan's Coaching Staff

During the 2015–16 NBA season, Mark Daigneault joined Billy Donovan's coaching staff midseason.

2016: Remained with Thunder and Rejoined the Blue

In 2016, Mark Daigneault remained with the Thunder for the remainder of the season and later rejoined the Blue after the Thunder's playoff run.

2017: Led Blue to Franchise-Record Wins

In the 2016–17 season, Mark Daigneault led the Blue to a franchise-record 34 wins and finished first in the Western Conference, but lost in the conference finals.

2019: Thunder and Billy Donovan Part Ways

After the 2019–20 season, the Thunder and head coach Billy Donovan mutually agreed to part ways as the team transitioned into a rebuilding phase.

2019: Married Ashley Kerr

In 2019, Mark Daigneault married Ashley Kerr, a women's gymnastics assistant coach at the University of Oklahoma.

November 11, 2020: Named New Head Coach of the Thunder

On November 11, 2020, Mark Daigneault was named as the new head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, becoming the fourth head coach in Thunder history and the second youngest head coach at the time in the NBA.

November 2020: Named Head Coach for the Thunder

In November 2020, Mark Daigneault became the head coach for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

2021: First Child Born

In 2021, Mark Daigneault and his wife, Ashley Kerr, had their first child.

2022: Thunder Players Credit Daigneault's Coaching

After the 2022–23 season, many Thunder players credited Mark Daigneault's coaching and their relationship with him during the Thunder's annual exit interviews.

2022: Thunder Ranked Top-10 in Defense

During the Thunder's rebuild, Daigneault led the Thunder to multiple seasons ranking top-10 in defense. In the 2022–23 season, the Thunder were one of the best third quarter teams coming out of halftime due to Daigneault's in-game adjustments.

2023: Second Child Born

In 2023, Mark Daigneault and his wife, Ashley Kerr, had their second child.

2023: Named NBA Coach of the Year

In 2023, Mark Daigneault was named NBA Coach of the Year for the 2023–24 season.

2023: Named NBA Coach of the Year for 2023-24 season

In 2023-24, Daigneault was named NBA coach of the year. In April 2024, Daigneault was formally given the award.

April 2024: Named NBA Coach of the Year

In April 2024, Mark Daigneault was named NBA Coach of the Year for the 2023–24 season, joining Scott Brooks as the only Thunder coaches to win the award.