Braunschweig in basketball fever: Schröder inspires kids and fans!

Braunschweig in basketball fever: Schröder inspires kids and fans!

In Braunschweig everything revolves around basketball at the moment. The city, known as the “Basketball City,” had a very special occasion on June 14, 2025: the 60th German Basketball Bundestag. The long history of basketball in the region was honored, which began with the first netball game in Germany in 1896 by August Herrmann. Of course, the Braunschweig-born basketball star Dennis Schröder also played a central role in the sport's more recent developments. The 2023 world champion and patron of various projects has also made a name for himself among young people in his home country.

“Sweating” for the future: As part of his obligations, Dennis Schröder recently visited the Diesterwegstrasse elementary school in Braunschweig. This is where the “jump4kids” project started, which was launched by the United Kids Foundation. This program aims to give children - especially those with special needs - the opportunity to play basketball. Schröder trained with 15 students from the newly founded basketball club and passed on his enthusiasm for the sport. Thomas Fast, CEO of the Volksbank Brawo Foundation, praised Schröder as an excellent ambassador for socially disadvantaged children. The enthusiasm for basketball has grown since last year's World Cup and offers excellent opportunities for young talent.

Investing in the future of sport

The city of Braunschweig sees the importance of basketball not only in the promotion of individual talent, but also actively invests in the infrastructure. The conversion of a hotel sports wing into a modern training area is intended to significantly improve the training opportunities for elite, recreational and youth sports. This commitment was highlighted during the DBB Bundestag, where the delegates were led by Antonelli-Ngameni on behalf of the Mayor Dr. Thorsten Kornblum was warmly welcomed. The social importance of sport was also emphasized by Bouffier from the DOSB, who pointed out the role of sports clubs in the community.

“Over 13 million volunteers keep sport alive,” Bouffier noted while campaigning for Germany to bid for the Olympics and calling for daily physical education classes in primary schools. The restructuring of the NBV, which is intended to promote the development of basketball in Lower Saxony, was also an important topic at the DBB Bundestag. The event was opened by Sascha Dieterich as chairman and began with a quote from Harry S. Truman.

A look back and forward

The history of basketball in Germany is rich and is discussed in the book “Our Game. Stories of German Basketball Legends” by Henning Kuhl. This comprehensive collection portrays important players, including Dennis Schröder, and sheds light on the development of German basketball from the 1972 Olympic Games to the 2023 World Cup. It is a kind of “Hall of Fame” that offers interesting insights into the careers of big names in the sport and is also captivating for readers without a direct connection to basketball. Particularly noteworthy is how social media has influenced sports and provides tips for young athletes.

The developments in Braunschweig and the activities surrounding Dennis Schröder impressively show how basketball is not just a sport, but also a community affair. With the right investments and the enthusiasm of the stars and volunteers, basketball has a golden future in Braunschweig.

For further information about the DBB Bundestag you can read here. If you would like to find out more about Dennis Schröder and his social projects, please visit t-online.de. Interested in the history of basketball? Then take a look at basketball.de.