Ainars Bagatskis has signed a one-year contract with Polish basketball club "Slask Wroclaw" while continuing his role as the head coach of Ukraine's national team. The Latvian specialist faces a challenging situation at the Polish club, which has been through three different coaches during the last championship season.
The crisis-stricken "Slask Wroclaw" will be hoping Bagatskis can bring stability after their turbulent recent history. The coach's dual responsibilities will require careful management of his time and resources in the coming months.
It's worth noting that Bagatskis won't have much time to settle in Poland before international duties call. The Ukrainian national team begins its journey in the pre-qualification tournament for the 2027 World Cup in August – just weeks away from now.
Before taking this new position, Bagatskis spent the previous season at the helm of Romanian side "Voluntari." His experience across multiple European basketball environments could prove valuable for both his club and national team roles.
Can the Latvian coach successfully juggle these demanding positions? The basketball world will be watching closely as he attempts to revive Slask's fortunes while simultaneously preparing Ukraine for their World Cup qualification campaign.
