Absenting from the World Championships: Satou Sabally, the German basketball players' notable teammate

German Women's Hoops: Sabally Skips Euro Championship as Focus Shifts to WNBA Season

Absence of Satou Sabally for German Women's Basketball in EuroBasket - Absenting from the World Championships: Satou Sabally, the German basketball players' notable teammate

Listen up folks! Here's the scoop on the German women's basketball team's roster shakeup for the Euro Championship in Hamburg. Star player Satou Sabally, age 27, ain't gonna be with 'em for the prelims. She's hightailing it to the Phoenix Mercury for the WNBA season, leaving her German squad in the dust. The "Süddeutsche Zeitung" broke the news on this somewhat predictable exit. Sabally still suited up for Germany during the Olympics in Paris.

"We've had chats with Satou, and we'd've loved to have her with us. In the end, we understand her reasoning and her pick," said DBB Vice President Armin Andres. "Regardless, we're pulling together a solid team for EuroBasket."

WNBA champions present

Unlike Sabally, her sister Nyara Sabally and Leonie Fiebich are giddy to join the Euro Championship (June 18-29). WNBA champs from the New York Liberty, they'll link up with the crew shortly before the tournament kicks off, seeing as the WNBA ain't taking a breather for EuroBasket.

Coach Lisa Thomaidis will rally her squad on May 25. For the opener in Bamberg, she's called up 16 players. In the preliminary round in Hamburg, Germany's got Sweden (June 19), Spain (June 20), and Great Britain (June 22) on the schedule. The finals'll take place in Piraeus.

• Hamburg
• Women's Ballers
• WNBA
• European Championship
• Preliminary Round
• Germany
• SZ
• Olympics

Inside Scoop

In the absence of Sabally, the main players the German squad can lean on are somewhat unclear. However, the German women's ball team typically leans on both veterans and fresh talents. Among the recent players gracing the national team are Marie Gülich, Svenja Brunckhorst, and Emilie Hesseldahl.

For a more accurate roster and key player rundown for the 2023 European Women's Basketball Championship, it's wise to consult either official tournament rosters or German basketball news sources. As it stands, the search results didn't cough up a complete player list from the 2023 event. But the team usually boasts players from top-tier leagues like the WNBA or European competitions.

For more current, specific scoop, keep tabs on the German Basketball Federation or sports news websites. Happy hooping, my dear hoops enthusiasts!

1. Despite Sabally's absence, the German women's ball team preparations for the European Championship in Hamburg are still ongoing, with focus shifting towards the non-deep roster of players.
2. The women's basketball team typically relies on a mix of veterans and fresh talents, including players like Marie Gülich, Svenja Brunckhorst, and Emilie Hesseldahl.
3. The preliminary round of the European Championship will be held in Hamburg, with Germany set to face teams such as Sweden, Spain, and Great Britain.
4. Although Sabally has decided to focus on the WNBA season with the Phoenix Mercury, her sister Nyara Sabally and Leonie Fiebich will represent Germany in the tournament, following the WNBA's decision to play alongside EuroBasket.

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