Aleksandar Ashadanov resigns as head coach of North Macedonia women's basketball team
Ashadanov resigned on 20 October 2026 while the team is undergoing a youth-focused rebuild.
Aleksandar Ashadanov has tendered his resignation as head coach of North Macedonia's women's national basketball team, a move announced on 20 October 2026 at 22:20.
The decision came as a surprise for many observers, given that the national side is in the middle of a deliberate rebuilding process focused on integrating younger players to form a competitive squad for upcoming European qualifying campaigns.
Uncertain reasons and next steps
Details about Ashadanov's reasons for stepping down have not been made public, and it remains unclear whether his resignation was motivated by sporting, personal or administrative factors. The Basketball Federation of North Macedonia will now have to determine the procedure for appointing an interim or new head coach.
During his recent tenure Ashadanov prioritized generational change, introducing younger talents with the stated goal of constructing a team capable of stronger performances in future European qualifiers. How that strategy will proceed under new leadership is an immediate question for the federation and the players.
Fans and stakeholders will be watching the federation's timetable for naming Ashadanov's successor and the effect this change may have on the squad's preparations.
Photo: press material from the event
