Overview

• The German basketball federation described the decision as mutual and praised Thomaidis’ tenure, saying a successor will be named soon.
• Officials pointed to her coaching duties at the University of Saskatchewan as not compatible with the preparation demands for a home tournament.
• Since her appointment in April 2023, Germany earned its first Olympic berth and reached the Paris 2024 quarterfinals.
• The team finished sixth at EuroBasket 2023 and fifth this year, its best continental result since 1997, and climbed in the rankings from No. 39 to No. 12.
• The FIBA Women’s World Cup will be held in Berlin from September 4–13, 2026, with a medal stated as the program’s target.