Germany's Basketball Boom May Be Dashed by Lackluster Infrastructure The Women's Basketball World Cup brought excitement to Germany, but behind the scenes, the country's infrastructure is struggling to keep pace.
The national team's impressive performances – including a quarterfinals victory over European champions Belgium – highlighted the stark reality of Germany's basketball landscape.
Germany's top women's basketball league, the DBBL, has long been criticized for its amateurish approach. Former coach Olaf Lange described it as "semi professional" and lamented its decline since his departure in 2002.