Trainer exit shocks Löwen Braunschweig: What happens to Ramirez now?

Trainer exit shocks Löwen Braunschweig: What happens to Ramirez now?

At the Basketball Löwen Braunschweig, a big change is currently underway. Coach of the year, Jesús Ramirez, is about to jump to Basket Casademont Saragossa. This step surprises the basketball community, since Ramirez had only extended his contract with the lions until 2027 in January 2023. With his tireless commitment, the 45-year-old led the lions to third place last season and thus to the first international participation in 20 years, such as Image reported.

Spanish media has been speculating about the interest of the ACB club from Saragossa since the beginning of July. According to reports, the deal is already in dry towels, which means a new shock for the team and the fans. Ramirez interrupted his vacation to negotiate with managing director Nils Mittmann about possible exit scenarios. "A possible transfer is discussed," it says.

a successful path

Ramirez came to Germany in 2011 and started in the youth area of ​​Ratiopharm Ulm. In 2021 he moved to the lions, where he significantly advanced the development of the team. It is particularly noteworthy how he made talented players like Jilson Bango and the carpenter twins. In the 2021/22 season, the lions reached the BBL Top Four and even celebrated victories against big names such as FC Bayern Munich and Alba Berlin under his direction. These successes contributed to the positive perception of the association.

In the middle of the current season, the club with a record of nine wins and five defeats has been at the best start to the season since 2002/2003. Currently, the lions are also active in the FIBA ​​Europe Cup and can look back on a winning streak of six matches in a row. Despite the successes, Ramirez emphasizes that the project has not yet ended and that the further development of the team is due, as the Löwen website reports.

future of the club

The young team, characterized by the promotion of young players, shows promising approaches. Players like Sananda Fru and Barra Njie make noticeable progress and have developed well. Managing Director Nils Mittmann praises the identification of Ramirez with the goals of the association and is optimistic about future development - even if it must now be carried out without the captain.

The challenge of finding the new head coach will not be easy. According to media echo, the previous assistant coach Kostas Papazoglou is traded as a successor. In the club since 2020, he knows the structures and could continue the successful work of Ramirez and continue to form the team.

As part of these changes, it is also important to consider the basics of promoting young talent in basketball in Germany. The Institute for Applied Training Science has created new infographics that illustrate the structures and successes of young talents. This transparentz could help to ensure a smooth transition within the team and to optimally support the development of the players, as the German Basketball Bund represents.

The coming weeks will show how the situation around the Braunschweig lions develops and whether the team will remain on the road to success or a new beginning is necessary.