Patrick Unger starts part-time as head basketball coach in Luxembourg!

Patrick Unger starts part-time as head basketball coach in Luxembourg!

Patrick Unger, the previous head coach of the Marburg Bundesliga basketball team, has accepted a new challenge and is now working in Luxembourg basketball. Loud op-marburg.de Unger is a coach who places particular emphasis on the development of players. The Marburg coach is currently active in three positions: as coach of the U-14 girls in Marburg, the second division women in Grünberg and now also in the female performance area in Luxembourg.

In his career so far, Unger was head coach in Marburg for almost ten years. However, he was relieved of his duties after a sporting relegation in the 2023/2024 season. Unger first held the position from January 2013 until the end of the 2019/2020 season and again from 2022. He has already signed his new contract in Luxembourg and is currently getting to know the structures there.

Development opportunities in Luxembourgish basketball

Unger sees potential in Luxembourg basketball, even if the country is small. Some players, such as Dionne Madjo and Magaly Meynadier, have already played in college or in national leagues in the USA, highlighting the talent in this area. Unger has terminated his employment at BC Marburg, but will remain with the U-14 team and the Baskets Grünberg until the end of the current season.

His involvement in Luxembourg includes a half-time position with the Luxembourg association, with the prospect of a full position in the coming year. In the long term, Unger is thinking about the responsibility within the junior national teams. A central goal is to qualify for the 2029 European Championships.

Next steps and challenges

The first games on the way to qualifying for the European Championship are scheduled for November 12th to 18th against Ireland, Israel and Bosnia-Herzegovina. These are crucial encounters that could have a significant impact on the further course of Luxembourg's basketball development.

While Patrick Unger focuses on his new tasks, the basketball scene in Kentucky is also thinking about the next season. How bluegrasspreps.com reports, various school teams there are facing challenges due to coaching changes and player departures. The next few months look to be exciting for everyone involved, both in Luxembourg and in Kentucky.