Basketball-EM | Herbert keeps Franz Wagner open the door

"Franz was outstanding in his first NBA season. But he is only 20 years old. The door is open, but players have to sacrifice time and sweat for the national team. This is not always a matter of course," Herbert told the newspaper "ND. The week "(Saturday edition). The European Championship will take place in four countries from September 1 to 18, including in Germany with the Cologne and Berlin locations. The 20-year-old Wagner from the Orlando Magic was born in Berlin, but has not yet played a game for the A national team.

It is still unclear which NBA professionals Herbert will be available. "With Maxi Kleber, Daniel Theis and Moritz Wagner, questions about their contracts are still to be clarified. So you never know exactly whether they can come. But they have agreed to the European Championship," said Herbert. Dennis Schröder will even appear at the World Cup qualifiers in Estonia (June 30) and against Poland (July 3) for the selection of the German Basketball Bund.

However, Isaiah Hartenstein will be missing. He said Herbert "that he would like to recommend himself for a new contract in the NBA. Therefore, he will probably not be available. I may definitely be able to cancel but perhaps as an answer," said the coach: "In this respect is that Early commitment from Dennis Schröder so important because many will follow her. I'm sure. "