An era ends at medi Bayreuth: Coach Raoul Korner leaves the Upper Franconians after six years.
Bayreuth announced the coaching change one day after the last game of the season at the Fraport Skyliners (70:82). The 48-year-old Austrian had come from the Löwen Braunschweig in 2016. “Staying at one location for six years is not common for a coach in modern basketball,” said Korner: “However, it has become increasingly clear to me over the last few months that I urgently need a new sporting challenge and a change of scenery next season, which is why I sought talks with the club management about this relatively early on. “
In his first season, Korner led Bayreuth to the play-offs after 21 years. The club reached the Top Four of the BBL Cup and the FIBA Europe Cup once under the head coach.
Most recently, Bayreuth lost 13 games in a row since mid-February and slipped to 15th place in the table.