Brazil’s NBB gets first female coach in Jelena Todorovic
A few days ago, Jelena Todorovic made history by becoming the first female head coach in Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB)—Brazil’s top-tier men’s professional basketball league.
At just 31 years old, the Serbian-Australian tactician becomes the first woman to lead a men’s pro team in Brazil and the second youngest head coach in NBB history. She was officially appointed by Fortaleza Basquete Cearense, who proudly announced:
“HISTORIC! Jelena Todorovic is the new Head Coach of Fortaleza Basquete Cearense!”
24.07.2025











































