The Miami Heat have officially announced that Dan Bisaccio, their Player Development Coach, will take over as head coach of the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the team’s G League affiliate. In addition, former Skyforce head coach Kasib Powell will be joining the Miami Heat staff as a Player Development Coach.
Dan Bisaccio’s Coaching Record
Bisaccio, who has been leading the Heat’s Summer League team, has achieved an impressive 4-1 record, including a 2-1 mark during the California Classic in San Francisco and a perfect 2-0 record at the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas. He has dedicated the last decade to the Heat organization, most recently serving as Player Development Coach, where he focused on mentoring players and assisting the coaching staff with various special projects. Prior to that role, Bisaccio spent five seasons as the Video Coordinator and four seasons as the Assistant Video Coordinator, where he contributed significantly to film breakdown, opponent and personnel scouting, statistical analysis, and game planning. He originally joined the Heat as a video intern during the 2014-15 season and previously served as the Graduate Assistant/Video Coordinator for the men’s basketball team at Marquette University.
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Kasib Powell’s Accomplishments
Kasib Powell has had a successful tenure as head coach of the Sioux Falls Skyforce for the past three seasons, leading the team to the playoffs in both of the last two campaigns, including a trip to the Western Conference Finals in 2023. Under his leadership, the Skyforce set an NBA record by having 21 players called up to the league over his three seasons as head coach, showcasing his commitment to player development.
Powell was initially hired as an assistant coach for the Skyforce in 2016, a position he held for four seasons before his promotion to head coach. He was inducted into the Skyforce Hall of Fame in April 2016 and had a distinguished playing career with the team, earning the NBA G League MVP award in 2008 after averaging 22.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. His professional career spanned over nine seasons, including stints in the NBA, NBA G League, CBA, USBL, and international leagues.
With these strategic moves, the Miami Heat continue to bolster their coaching staff, setting the stage for a promising 2024-2025 season.
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