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Coach Taylor ends short stint with Science City Jena

Coach Taylor ends short stint with Science City Jena
Head Coach Mike Taylor quits his job at Science City Jena after the team has managed to stay in the league. (Archive photo) / Photo: Markus Scholz/dpa
From: Sachsen News
The American coached the Thuringians for five games in the German Basketball League and led them to staying in the league. Now he is ending his commitment in Jena.

Mike Taylor has ended his contract with German Basketball League club Science City Jena. The American had taken over from Björn Harmsen five matchdays before the end of the season and led the Thuringian club to stay in the league. For family reasons, the 53-year-old Taylor will stay with his wife and two sons in Florida and will not return to the Saale.

Who will lead Science City as head coach in the coming season is still undecided. According to the club's announcement, Jena is sounding out the market but is already in talks with potential candidates.

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