Basquete Cearense renews with Jelena Todorovic, first female NBB coach

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Basquete Cearense has renewed the contract of Jelena Todorovic as head coach for the 2026/27 NBB season, the club announced on Wednesday. She made history as the first woman to coach in Brazil's top basketball league. The Serbian-Australian coach, who turns 33 soon, signed a one-year extension. The Fortaleza club is expected to announce new player signings after a disappointing season that ended with a 17th-place finish and only seven wins in 38 games. Todorovic's first NBB season also included four games of suspensions for criticizing referees, including missing the final two games. The team's season opener is scheduled for October 20 against Basket Osasco in Fortaleza.


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