Álex Mumbrú Takes Helm of German Basketball Team
The Spanish coach aims for European Championship success, following Gordon Herbert's impressive tenure.
- Álex Mumbrú succeeds Gordon Herbert as the head coach of the German national basketball team, with ambitions to win the upcoming European Championship.
- Herbert's legacy includes a World Championship win in 2023 and a bronze medal at the 2022 European Championship, setting high expectations for Mumbrú.
- Mumbrú faces challenges in assembling a strong team for the EM-Qualifiers against Sweden, with key NBA players like Dennis Schröder unavailable.
- The new coach plans to engage with NBA stars post-qualifiers, aiming to bring top talent like Schröder and the Wagner brothers for future tournaments.
- Mumbrú, a decorated former player, intends to adapt his approach, focusing on year-to-year commitments from aging players to maintain competitive edge.