New coach for the national basketball team: Álex Mumbrú takes over
New coach for the national basketball team: Álex Mumbrú takes over
Berlin faces an exciting turn in German basketball. Álex Mumbrú, a former top force in basketball, is traded as the new national coach of the German Basketball Federation (DBB). The 45-year-old Catalane, who was part of the legendary Spanish basketball generation, is ready to lead the German national team to new heights and to continue the impressive success of the past few years.
fresh start in German basketball
The appointment of Mumbrú comes at a crucial time for German basketball. After the resignation of the previous coach Gordon Herbert, who led the national team to remarkable successes such as the World Championship title 2023 and the European Championship bronze 2022, it is now up to Mumbrú to stick to this high level. The focus is on the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles in particular.
From the player career to the coaching career
as a player, Mumbrú enjoyed an outstanding career, including with titles at the World Cup and EM alongside basketball sizes such as Pau Gasol. His experience could prove to be decisive for the development of the national team. After completing his active career in 2018, he took over various roles in the Spanish basketball scene as a trainer, most recently at FC Valencia.
the squad in change
A central concern for Mumbrú will be to modernize and form the squad of the German national team. In particular, the question of who will play alongside captain Dennis Schröder in the coming years remains open. With a core of players around 30 years, like Daniel Theis and Niels Giffey, some could end their national team career this summer. This opens up the opportunity to integrate younger talents like Franz Wagner or Kevin Yebo into the team.
The challenges of the DBB
The challenges are not only in the squad composition. Mumbrú also has to develop a clear game philosophy and convince the players of his ideas in personal conversations. The DBB has announced that a double function of club and national coaches is excluded, which strengthens Mumbrú's role as the sole coach for the national team.
A look at the future
The new national coach has the task of further developing the German national team and creating optimal conditions for the upcoming international competitions. The DBB sees great potential for many players who have not been in focus under Herbert. The integration of talents from the U18 European Championship and actors who play at the Championships of Euroleague could shape the future of German basketball.
The idea of Mumbrú in Berlin promises to initiate an exciting phase for German basketball, and many fans hope that he can continue the success story that started under his predecessor.