Overview
- MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg confirmed the appointment of 50-year-old Carles Durán Ortega as their new head coach on Tuesday.
- The coaching change follows a season in which Ludwigsburg finished tenth in the Basketball Bundesliga and exited the playoffs early, prompting the club to seek new leadership.
- Durán Ortega brings a long Spanish coaching record and recent roles in Turkey, including spells at Joventut de Badalona, Valencia, Darüşşafaka SK Istanbul and Mersin MSK.
- Club chief Alexander Reil publicly welcomed the hire and the club highlighted Durán Ortega's reputation for talent development as a key reason for the appointment.
- The club has not disclosed contract length or a detailed sporting plan, and next steps include preseason work and assessing how quickly his youth-focused approach will affect results.