Ted Scott (188-G-85, college: W.Virginia St.) is a 27 year old 188cm guard from Columbus, Ohio that is playing his first season for the Fraport Skyliners. He played at West Virginia State from 2004-2009 playing a total of 120 NCAA2 games. In his senior year, he played 30 games: 23.4ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.6apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 50.3%, 3Pts: 34.6%, FT: 82.8%. In 2009-2010, he played for ISS Sportino Inowroclaw (Poland-PLK, starting five): 10 games: 20.0ppg, 2.7rpg, 1.3apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 49.3%, 3PT: 41.3%, FT: 81.5%; in Jan.'10 moved to Ferro-ZNTU Zaporozhye (Ukraine-Superleague): 1 game: 2pts. In 2010-2011, he played for SKK Kotwica Kolobrzeg (Poland-PLK): 20 games: Score-1 (25.4ppg), 4.4rpg, 2.1apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 47.2%, 3PT: 37.0%, FT: 83.5%. Last season, he played for Sport Lisboa Benfica (Portugal-LPB, starting five): 34 games: Score-4 (17.0ppg), 3.1rpg, 2.0apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 49.7%, 3PT: 33.9%, FT: 82.3%. He won the Portugal championship last season with Benfica Lisabon with ex Skyliner Seth Doliboa. He spoke with eurobasket about basketball.
What was it like playing against Patrick Ewing jr? I had watched him on tv when he played at Georgetown. It was a great experience being on the court with him and in general is it when playing against guys like that.
When shots arent falling for you, you dont shoot 1000 times more, but also try to involve your teammates. How difficult is it as a shooter to know when to shoot and when not?
I think that that comes with time. It also has to do with instincts. It really comes naturally for me and not so hard for me.
You are playing your first season in Germany. What were your main reasons for coming to the Fraport Skyliners?
I had heard that the German league is strong and just wanted to test my skills here.
How do you like the big city feeling of Frankfurt which you know from Columbus, Ohio?
It is that same kind of feeling. There are so many things in Frankfurt that are similar to home. The food for one. It feels like home here.
You didnt need much time to get used to the Beko BBL making 20 points in trier. Is a natural scorer at home everywhere?
Not really. I think it comes with how comfortable one is with the team and myself. I dont think all players have it. It has a lot to with self confidence.
How difficult was it coming to a last place team after being champion with Benfica Lisabon last season? It wasnt too difficult. I see it as a challenge. Everyone on the team have the same goal. We want to make the playoffs and just get as far as we can.
Did your teammates feel that you are a go to guy player?
Yes I feel it came in the first game. I hit my first shots and my teammates realized it quickly.
What is a strength in your game that doesnt always get recognized? I am the guy that picks up the players and encourage them when times arent going well.
To what NBA player would you compare your game to? Monta Ellis of the Bucks.
Your ex teammate Seth Doliboa said that you have a rare combination of shooting and athletic skills. Where does that comes from?
It has always been like that. I am always being aggressive and I think all these things are in one.
What has been the most incredible thing that you have seen Quantez Robertson do in a practice? In practice we were running a fast break and Tez was going to the basket and I didnt think that he saw me throw up a ball to the rim, but he did and dunked over two guys. It was one of the hardest dunks I ever saw.
Why are so many great basketball players come from Ohio?
I think it has to do with the fact that we start young and good programs there.
Who were your NBA idols?
Ray Allen and Michael Jordan.
You tore up the nCAA2 at west Virginia State. Were you ever sad that you didnt showcase your skills in the NCAA? No not really. I was given a chance with West Virginia. I believe that everything happens for s reason. I just did the best that I could with the situation.
Who was the best player that you played against that is in the NBA now? Stephan Dennis played at Kutztown and beat us. He signed with the Brooklyn Nets. A real good point guard at 6.6.
How did West Virginia head coach Bryan Pooe help you become the player you are today at the pro ranks?
He helped me a lot mentally. He showed me how to be a student of the game. He showed me not only to play the game, but think it.
You played together with ex ratiopharm Ulm forward Christian Burns in the Ukraine. What is the most incredible thing that you saw him do on the court there?
He is a very athletic player. I cant even count all the things that he did. He was climbing over guys dunking over them
You led the Polish league in 2011 in scoring averaging 25ppg. Were you a bit disappointed that you didnt go to a higher league after this going to a lower league with Portugal? Not sad, but more surprised. Sometimes that is how the cards are dealt. Benfica Lisabon gave me the chance and I did the best out of it.
What was your nicest memory with Seth Doliboa with Benfica Lisabon?
Winning the title together last season.
Who wins a 1-1 you or Quantez Robertson? I dont know, but it would be a good game. It would be a tough game since Tez is our best defender.
What were the most free throws that you made in a row without missing? 30
What was your most crazy shot in a game that went in? I missed an open dunk and then restole the ball at mid court and with three seconds to play made a turn around shot.
What was the last DVD movie that you saw?
Good Fellas. It is my favorite movie and I have seen it about 150 times.
Ryon Howard has agreed a contract extension to remain with the Bochum Astro Stars who will be playing in the 2. Bundesliga Pro B in the 2013-14 season. Thus, the Bronx, NY, native will enter his third year in Bochum.
Howard led the team to the 2012-13 1. Regionalliga West championship and received Eurobasket.com All-German Regionalliga West Player of the Year just recently. He averaged 18.1 points and 9.5 boards a game for the Astro Stars last season [read more]
Ryon Howard has agreed a contract extension to remain with the Bochum Astro Stars who will be playing in the 2. Bundesliga Pro B in the 2013-14 season. Thus, the Bronx, NY, native will enter his third year in Bochum. Howard led the team to the 2012-13 1. Regionalliga West championship and received Eurobasket.com All-German Regionalliga West Player of the Year just recently. He averaged 18.1 points and 9.5 boards a game for the Astro Stars last season. Howard started his pro career at BSV Wulfen in 2009, followed by a single season with Rhoendorf playing in the Pro A.
Aivaras Galkauskas (203-C-91) has committed his future to 1. Regionalliga North outfit SC Itzehoe. The club announced that the Lithuanian big man will play for the Eagles in the 2013-14 season and plans to stay beyond 2014. Galkauskas had 21 RLN appearances for Itzehoe last season, averaging 14.6 points as well as 6.7 rebounds per contest and was named Eurobasket.com All-German Regionalliga North Honorable Mention.
Meanwhile, Amorrow Morgan (196-G-87, college: Idaho St [read more]
Aivaras Galkauskas (203-C-91) has committed his future to 1. Regionalliga North outfit SC Itzehoe. The club announced that the Lithuanian big man will play for the Eagles in the 2013-14 season and plans to stay beyond 2014. Galkauskas had 21 RLN appearances for Itzehoe last season, averaging 14.6 points as well as 6.7 rebounds per contest and was named Eurobasket.com All-German Regionalliga North Honorable Mention. Meanwhile, Amorrow Morgan (196-G-87, college: Idaho St.) and Jasper Chiwuzie (205-C-88) will not return to Itzehoe. Thorben Haake (188-PG-91) is going to move west to pursue his studies in Koeln, while Moritz Peiseler (197-F-84) will focus on his career outside of basketball.
On the court Michael Koch was a German basketball legend being one of the few players to win an Euroleague title and for some Bonn fans he leaves the club as a mini coaching legend as well. He may never have won atitle behind the bench, but he stood for consistency and more often than not led the team into the beko BBL playoffs. The team have decided for a rebirth and have decided not to renew the contract of the German who leaves the club after 8 years on the sidelines [read more]
On the court Michael Koch was a German basketball legend being one of the few players to win an Euroleague title and for some Bonn fans he leaves the club as a mini coaching legend as well. He may never have won atitle behind the bench, but he stood for consistency and more often than not led the team into the beko BBL playoffs. The team have decided for a rebirth and have decided not to renew the contract of the German who leaves the club after 8 years on the sidelines. "We thank Michael for the very good work since the 2005-2006 season", stressed Wolfgang Wiedlich. The biggest achievements for the 1993 German European champion was reaching the Beko BBL final in 2008 and 2009 losing to Alba Berlin and EWE Baskets Oldenburg and two Beko BBL Top appearnaces in 2009 and 2012.
Art.Dragons: took 4th (last) place (1-5) in Group C of the Regular Season
Ratiopharm: took 2nd place (3-3) in Group G of the Regular Season, took 2nd
place (3-3) in Group L of the Top16, lost to Gescrap BB in the Quarterfinals 1-1
(-19) !!!
s.Oliver Baskets: took 3rd place (3-3) in Group D of the Regular Season
EWE Baskets: took 1st place (6-0) in Group F of the Regular Season, took 1st
place (5-1) in Group E of the Top16, lost to Karsiyaka (TUR) 62-66 in the
Semifinals, beat Gravelines (FRA) 84-76 in the 3rd place game !!!
Telekom Baskets: took 1st place (4-2) in Group H of the Regular Season, took
2nd place (4-2) in Group L of the Top16, lost to Krasnye Krylia (RUS) 0-2 in the
Quarterfinals !!!
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