Brooklyn Nets announced the appointment of Jordi Fernandez, previously the associate head coach of the Sacramento Kings, as their new head coach on Monday.

At the age of 41, he takes over the position from Kevin Ollie, who temporarily held the role since February following the dismissal of Jacque Vaughn.

“We’re thrilled to announce Jordi Fernández as Brooklyn’s new head coach,” Nets GM Sean Marks said in a statement.

“As we progressed through an extensive search over the past six weeks, it became increasingly clear that Jordi is the best coach to lead our team forward. Jordi brings a diverse set of experiences and basketball knowledge gained over the course of a coaching career that has taken him around the world.”

“Each step of the way, Jordi has consistently demonstrated the ability to implement strong processes and creative systems designed to optimize each team’s specific roster.”

“He’s proven the ability to build genuine relationships and garner the respect of players of all levels, and we’re confident that our players will benefit greatly from his expertise. We look forward to Jordi, Kelsey and their children joining the Nets family and calling Brooklyn home.”

The Nets ended the 2023-24 season with a record of 32-50, failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2018. In the 2023 and 2022 postseasons, Brooklyn was eliminated in the first round, losing to the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics, respectively.

In addition to his role as the head coach of the Canadian National Team, Fernandez has previously served as an assistant coach with the Cavaliers and the Nuggets. He also held the position of head coach for the Canton Charge in the NBADL from 2014 to 2016.

Fernandez emerged as one of the final three contenders for the head coaching position at the Nets. The other two candidates were former Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer and Suns associate head coach Kevin Young.