After the defeat against Belgium, the German basketball players have to worry about qualifying for the European Championship.
After the defeat against Belgium, the German basketball players have to worry about qualifying for the European Championship. The DBB selection lost on Thursday (February 9th, 2023) in Wolfenbüttel against leaders Belgium by a clear 44:69. In order to have a chance of participating in the European Championship, the German team absolutely needs a win in the final game on Sunday in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Despite the clear defeat, the team of national coach Walt Hopkins is still in second place in Group A behind the already qualified Belgians with a record of 3:2 wins. However, the DBB selection still has the chance to reach the European Championship finals in Slovenia and Israel (15th to 25th June) as one of the four best runners-up in the ten qualifying groups, it would be the first European Championship participation in twelve years.
Final against Bosnia-Herzegovina
To do that, the team absolutely has to win the game in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Sunday (8:00 p.m.). Germany won the first leg last November 97:58.
Poor start for DBB team against Belgium
The Hopkins team got off to a poor start and was 9:22 behind after ten minutes. Belgium always scored easy points via Emma Meessemann. The DBB selection got into the game better in the second section, but Belgium was significantly better and more effective.
After the change of sides, the guests showed their qualities again and ultimately gave the German national team no chance. The best throwers for Germany were Alexandra Wilke and Marie Gülich, each with ten points.