Overview

• The Spanish federation presented Mateo on a deal running to 2029, aligning the mandate with the EuroBasket final phase scheduled in Madrid.
• Mateo will serve in the role exclusively for now rather than combining national duties with a club job.
• Federation president Elisa Aguilar said a single phone call secured his commitment following a lengthy, documented search.
• He succeeds Sergio Scariolo after Spain’s worst EuroBasket result, with a brief centered on rebuilding performance and confidence.
• His debut comes in the November FIBA windows for 2027 World Cup qualifying without NBA, NCAA and many EuroLeague players, constraining early selection.