"The signature that went down in history in men's basketball."

19.07.2025 15:02

Serbian-born Australian Jelena Todorovic has become the first female head coach to lead a men's basketball team in Brazil. The 31-year-old Todorovic made history by signing a contract with Fortaleza Basquete Cearense.

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A groundbreaking development has occurred in the world of basketball. Serbian-born Australian Jelena Todorovic has become the first female head coach to lead a men's basketball team in Brazil.

"FIRST FEMALE HEAD COACH"

The 31-year-old coach signed a contract with Cearense. Thus, Todorovic made history as the first woman to coach a men's professional basketball team in the country.

A historic signing in men's basketball

In a statement from the club, it was said, "The Serbian-born Australian has become the first female head coach to lead a men's professional basketball team in Brazil at just 31 years old." Todorovic was also part of the coaching staff of the Greek Men's National Team under Dimitris Itoudis in 2023.

A historic signing in men's basketball

CAREER

Despite her young age, Jelena Todorovic is an experienced coach. Her involvement in 2023 with the coaching staff of the Greek Men's National Team, led by the world-renowned coach Dimitris Itoudis, is considered a testament to her experience and competence on the international stage.



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