When Will Luisa Geiselsöder and Teaira McCowan Depart Dallas Wings for EuroBasket 2025? [Exclusive]

Just as the Dallas Wings begin to find their footing, another major lineup test is on the horizon. Frontcourt contributors Teaira McCowan and Luisa Geiselsöder are set to depart after the team’s June 13 road game against the Las Vegas Aces to join their national teams for the 2025 FIBA Women’s EuroBasket.

McCowan will represent Turkey, while Geiselsöder joins Germany, with both players confirming plans to leave the team following the two-game road trip that ends in Vegas.

“Yeah, I have to go,” McCowan told DallasHoopsJournal.com about playing for the Turkish women’s national team at EuroBasket.

“We’re playing the Vegas game and then we’re leaving,” Geiselsöder told DallasHoopsJournal.com.

The EuroBasket tournament runs from June 18 to June 29 and could keep both players overseas through the end of the month, depending on their team’s advancement. Their absence will leave the Wings with a significant void in their frontcourt, particularly as the team has already relied on small-ball lineups throughout the season.

Teaira McCowan’s Production and Role

McCowan has provided valuable interior stability off the bench. In Thursday’s 97–92 loss to the Chicago Sky, she grabbed a team-high eight rebounds and added two blocks in just 21 minutes, going head-to-head with rookie standout Kamilla Cardoso.

Through six games this season, McCowan is averaging 5.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks in 15.3 minutes per game, while helping steady the Wings’ defensive presence around the rim.

“T [McCowan] was very impactful off the bench and continues to be,” said head coach Chris Koclanes when asked by DallasHoopsJournal.com. “The way we start is just the beginning of our substitution pattern.”

Small-Ball Starters and Frontcourt Adjustment

Koclanes has consistently deployed Myisha Hines-Allen (6-foot-1) and NaLyssa Smith (6-foot-4) as his starting frontcourt tandem. That pairing brings versatility and floor spacing but lacks the interior size needed against dominant post scorers. With McCowan soon unavailable, Dallas will to continue to rely significantly on Hines-Allen and Smith. Maddy Siegrist has spent time at the four spot as well.

Hines-Allen, who just reached 1,000 career rebounds, is averaging 6.5 boards per game this season and has often taken on the challenge of defending true centers. Still, the physical toll of logging heavy frontcourt minutes without backup size could become an issue as the Wings enter a loaded stretch of the schedule.

Luisa Geiselsöder Faces Opportunity with EuroBasket Host

Geiselsöder made her 2025 season debut last week, converting her lone field goal attempt, and has drawn praise for her ability to space the floor and adapt quickly to WNBA speed. A regular with the German national team since 2019, she’ll be representing her country in a historic tournament hosted on home soil in Hamburg before the final phase shifts to Athens, Greece.

“Representing Germany in Germany is something special,” Geiselsöder told DallasHoopsJournal.com. “We never had it before. We have a great group. I think we can do big things. And I hope we’re going to come back with a medal.”

Geiselsöder also noted the broader significance of the moment, as Germany recently qualified for the Olympics and is preparing to host the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin.

“It’s what we dream for. The federation is investing in us,” Geiselsöder told DallasHoopsJournal.com. “It’s going to be exciting and fun to play in front of our home crowd.”

Dallas Wings’ June Schedule and EuroBasket Window

McCowan and Geiselsöder are expected to remain with the Wings through the following games:

• May 31 vs. Chicago – 7:00 p.m. CT (College Park Center)
• June 3 at Seattle – 8:30 p.m. CT (Climate Pledge Arena)
• June 6 vs. Los Angeles – 8:30 p.m. CT (College Park Center, ION)
• June 8 vs. Minnesota – 3:00 p.m. CT (College Park Center)
• June 11 at Phoenix – 9:00 p.m. CT (PHX Arena)
• June 13 at Las Vegas – 9:00 p.m. CT (Michelob ULTRA Arena, ION)

They will miss at least seven games while participating in EuroBasket:

• June 17 vs. Golden State – 7:00 p.m. CT (College Park Center)
• June 20 at Connecticut – 6:30 p.m. CT (Mohegan Sun Arena, ION)
• June 22 at Washington – 2:00 p.m. CT (CareFirst Arena)
• June 24 vs. Atlanta – 7:00 p.m. CT (College Park Center)
• June 27 vs. Indiana – 6:30 p.m. CT (American Airlines Center, ION)
• June 28 vs. Washington – 7:00 p.m. CT (College Park Center)

If Germany or Turkey advances deep into the knockout rounds, McCowan and Geiselsöder may not return until early July, potentially impacting additional games. An exact date will need to be solidified based on outcomes, just as the Wings remained flexible with Geiselsöder’s initial delayed arrival since she won the French Ligue Féminine de Basketball Championship with Basket Landes team. It wasn’t until May 18 that Geiselsöder was able to report to the team after still competing in Europe during Wings training camp.

A Depth Challenge Ahead

With Paige Bueckers (concussion protocol) and Tyasha Harris (knee) already dealing with injuries in the backcourt and being ruled out against Chicago, the Wings are being tested across multiple positions.

Though her game action has been limited, Geiselsöder has spent significant time working alongside JJ Quinerly and Aziaha James during on-court sessions for low-minute players. From her vantage point, the two rookie guards are ready for more.

“They show that they’re ready every practice, every game,” Geiselsöder told DallasHoopsJournal.com. “They’re really talented rookies. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be here.”

Geiselsöder praised James’ breakout nine-point game in Connecticut, calling her “amazing,” and highlighted Quinerly’s defensive pressure and instincts.

“JJ—you can always count on her. Her defense is crazy. It’s really good,” Geiselsöder told DallasHoopsJournal.com. “She’s just another threat. So we have two threats from the guard position that are coming out, and they’re excited and motivated every game.”

Koclanes remains focused on internal growth and the team’s ability to adjust on the fly.

“It doesn’t feel great,” Koclanes said after Thursday’s loss in Chicago. “But we get to see them again very quickly — now we get to watch and adjust. It’s about how we respond.”Koclanes, however, remains focused on internal growth and team development.

Dallas will get that opportunity on Saturday night at 7 p.m. CT, when the Wings host the Sky at College Park Center in the first of six remaining games before McCowan and Geiselsöder depart.

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