Overview

• The German federation said Mumbrú was taken Monday to a hospital in Tampere for inpatient treatment for an acute infection and that he is doing significantly better.
• He will not be on the bench for Wednesday’s Group B opener against Montenegro, according to official announcements.
• Assistant coach Alan Ibrahimagić will lead the team for that game and said he expects the role to be temporary, hoping for a Friday return against Sweden.
• FIBA informed organizers that Mumbrú would miss the evening press conference, and Ibrahimagić said he plans to stay in contact with him during the game.
• Players voiced support, with Dennis Schröder and teammates sending a get-well video and Johannes Thiemann acknowledging the setback while urging focus on winning.