Maher has just ended his three year term with the Chinese women’s basketball team where he lead them to fourth place in their hometown Olympics. Maher’s team was defeated in the semi’s by Australia, the team he had previously coached to a bronze medal in Atlanta and a silver in Sydney. Maher is an Australian.

It has been reported that he is keen to once again lead the Opals as they go after the elusive gold medal at the London Olympics in 2012. Lauren Jackson is one player who has a lot of respect for Maher and would be keen to play under his guidance.

The Opals collected their third consecutive silver medal at the Beijing Olympics under the leadership of coach Jan Stirling.

Tom Maher also coached the New Zealand women’s team at the 2004 Olympics where they were placed 8th.