Basketball national coach Gordon Herbert underwent surgery in Spain, according to reports from german news agency dpa and sports facts service sid. The operation addressed a previously undisclosed medical issue.
Herbert, who led Germany to a historic gold medal at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, had the procedure performed today.Details regarding the nature of the surgery and his expected recovery timeline have not been released. The German Basketball Federation has not yet commented on the situation, but the news raises questions about Herbert’s availability for upcoming national team commitments and planning for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. the team is currently preparing for the Olympic qualifying tournament.