ProB Round 22: Leader SG Schwelmer Baskets lose to BSW Sixers - Mar 10, 2013
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The Regular Season in ProB just ended. There were many interesting games last round. The round ended with defeat of the leader, extra overtimes, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.
Top ranked SG Schwelmer Baskets (17-5) recorded its fifth loss in Sandersdorf on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by ninth ranked BSW Sixers (10-12) 90-73. The game was mostly controlled by BSW Sixers. SG Schwelmer Baskets managed to win second period 27-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Power forward Ralph Schirmer (203-86) fired 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. American guard Jeremie Simmons (188, college: Ohio St., agency: SDJ Sports) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. American Julius Coles (193-89, college: Canisius) produced 25 points for lost side. SG Schwelmer Baskets' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. BSW Sixers moved-up to seventh place in Group North, which they share with MTV Wolfenbuettel. SG Schwelmer Baskets at the other side still keep top position with five games lost. Very important is a road loss of second ranked SC Rist Wedel (15-7) against tenth ranked Hannover Tigers (9-13) on Saturday night. Visiting SC Rist Wedel was crushed by Hannover Tigers in Hannover 88-60. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of SC Rist Wedel. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian-American forward Michael Fakuade (201-89, college: Ill.-Springfield, agency: N.E.T.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks. Ashanti Cook contributed with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. American Davey Hopkins (195-88, college: Biola, CA) replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for SC Rist Wedel. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hannover Tigers moved-up to ninth place in Group North, which they share with Wulfen and Dorsten. SC Rist Wedel at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Weissenhorn Youngstars (14-8) against fourth ranked TV 1862 Langen (14-8) on Saturday night. Visiting Weissenhorn Youngstars were defeated by TV 1862 Langen in a tough game in Langen 56-64. Martinis Woody scored 16 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. TV 1862 Langen's coach Ty Shaw used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Maksym Shtein responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. TV 1862 Langen have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place in Group South, which they share with Weissenhorn. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Bayer Giants (13-9) against fifth ranked Noerdlingen (13-9) on Saturday night. Visiting Bayer Giants were crushed by Noerdlingen in Noerdlingen 103-82. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Bayer Giants. Chad Gray notched 32 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Noerdlingen moved-up to fourth place in Group South, which they share with defeated Bayer Giants. Leader Dragons Rhoendorf delivered the nineteenth victory on Saturday night. This time they beat 8th ranked Leitershofen (10-12) 90-84. Geddes Robinson fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Dragons Rhoendorf maintains first position in Group South with 19-3 record. Loser Leitershofen keeps the eighth place with 12 games lost.
Rest of the games of round 22 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: In Group North MTV Wolfenbuettel was defeated by Herten Lions in a road game 91-75. Dorsten beat Wulfen at home 75-74. SU Medien destroyed Stahnsdorf on the opponent's court 85-50. Oldenburg managed to outperform Recklinghausen in a home game 95-85. In Group South TSV Troester recorded a loss to Konstanz on the road 79-72. Fraport SKY II was defeated by Dresden on its own court 80-88. Hanau beat Licher Baeren in a road game 77-73. The best stats of 22th round was 31 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists by Kevin Smit of Oldenburg.
There was no surprise when 7th ranked Herzoege Wolfenbuettel (10-12) was defeated on the road by third ranked Herten Lions (13-9) 91-75 on Saturday. The game without a history. Herten Lions led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Herzoege Wolfenbuettel's 34 and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Herzoege Wolfenbuettel 46-27 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Herten Lions looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Adrian Bowie (189-89, college: Maryland) fired 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Guard Farid Sadek (188-83) chipped in 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. American guard Demetrius Ward (190-90, college: W.Michigan) produced 21 points and his fellow American import guard Lamonte Thomas (187, college: J.and Wales, RI, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Four Herten Lions and five Herzoege Wolfenbuettel players scored in double figures. Herten Lions maintains third position in Group North with 13-9 record having six points less than leader Dragons. Loser Herzoege Wolfenbuettel keeps the seventh place with 12 games lost. Top scorers: MTV Wolfenbuettel: D.Ward 21+3reb+1ast, F.Theis 14+5reb+1ast, T.Clark 14+5reb, L.Thomas 12+5reb+5ast, M.Poeschel 10+3reb+1ast, H.Knopke 2+4reb+3ast Herten Lions: A.Bowie 20+8reb+6ast, W.Taylor 16+9reb, B.Larrieu 13+3reb+4ast, T.Schonborn 13+2reb, F.Sadek 11+6reb+9ast, J.Ducker 8+15reb+2ast
There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Dorsten (9-13) edged at home 8th ranked BSV Wulfen (9-13) 75-74 on Saturday. BSV Wulfen was trailing by 10 points at halftime but managed to get 5-point lead after three quarters before a 20-15 charge of Dorsten, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 9-8. Dorsten looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Center Blake Poole (195-88, college: St.Martin's) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points, 20 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Christopher Jones (183-88, college: Prairie View A&M) chipped in 16 points, 9 assists and 4 steals. Center Anthony Young (200-89, college: Ky Wesleyan) produced 27 points and 8 rebounds and center Laron Griffin (203-89, college: E.Washington) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Dorsten moved-up to ninth place in Group North, which they share with Hannover and Wulfen. Top scorers: Wulfen: A.Young 27+8reb+2ast, A.Houston 12+3reb+1ast, P.Mazur 10+5reb+1ast, L.Griffin 9+8reb, H.Bellscheidt 8+3reb+1ast, P.Gunther 5+1reb+1ast Dorsten: B.Poole 20+20reb+4ast, N.Pelaj 18+2reb+3ast, C.Jones 16+4reb+9ast, G.Budde 6+5reb, C.Marquardt 5+1reb, G.Hagner 4+3reb+2ast
Very expected game in Stahnsdorf where 12th ranked RSV Eintracht (6-16) was rolled over by sixth ranked Spot Up Medien Baskets (11-11) 85-50 on Saturday. The game without a history. Spot Up Medien Baskets led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Spot Up Medien Baskets forced 28 RSV Eintracht turnovers. Cuban Howard Sant-Roos (200-91) fired 22 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all five shots) for the winners. International point guard Dennis Schroeder (181-93) chipped in 21 points and 6 assists. American power forward Trevon Malone (202-88, college: Mississippi Coll.) produced 10 points and 8 rebounds and center Michael Haucke (210-85) added 7 points respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Spot Up Medien Baskets have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place in Group North, which they share with Recklinghausen. RSV Eintracht lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. Top scorers: Stahnsdorf: T.Malone 10+8reb+1ast, B.Wheadon 8+3reb+1ast, M.Haucke 7+2reb+3ast, R.Jorch 6+3reb, Y.Evans 6+3reb, T.Modersitzki 4+3reb+1ast SU Medien: H.Sant-Roos 22+7reb+1ast, D.Schroeder 21+3reb+6ast, E.Land 15+4reb+1ast, O.Angerstein 9+8reb, L.Gertz 5+1reb+2ast, D.Johnson 5+5reb
Top ranked SG Schwelmer Baskets (17-5) recorded its fifth loss in Sandersdorf on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by ninth ranked BSW Sixers (10-12) 90-73. The game was mostly controlled by BSW Sixers. SG Schwelmer Baskets managed to win second period 27-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Power forward Ralph Schirmer (203-86) fired 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. American guard Jeremie Simmons (188, college: Ohio St., agency: SDJ Sports) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. Four BSW Sixers players scored in double figures. American Julius Coles (193-89, college: Canisius) produced 25 points and center Andreas Kronhardt (204-89) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. SG Schwelmer Baskets' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. BSW Sixers moved-up to seventh place in Group North, which they share with MTV Wolfenbuettel. SG Schwelmer Baskets at the other side still keep top position with five games lost. Top scorers: Schwelm: J.Coles 25+3reb+1ast, S.Schroter 13+1reb, A.Kronhardt 11+5reb, D.Fiorentino 8+7reb, S.Asbach 6+2reb, L.Wendt 5+4reb BSW Sixers: R.Schirmer 20+8reb, J.Simmons 17+2reb+4ast, T.Lipke 15+4reb+1ast, F.Diestelhorst 11+4reb, N.Gerwig 9+2reb, J.McNeil 8+4reb+5ast
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Oldenburg and 5th ranked Recklinghausen had identical 11-10 record. This time Oldenburg used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Recklinghausen 95-85 on Saturday night. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Recklinghausen was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Point guard Kevin Smit (183-91) fired 31 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American guard Michael Taylor (193-87, college: Whitworth) chipped in 20 points and 7 assists. American forward Robert Franklin (195-81, college: N.Mexico Highlands) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists and his fellow American import guard Patrick Carney (185-85, college: Chapman) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Four Oldenburg and five Recklinghausen players scored in double figures. Recklinghausen's coach Georg Kleine tested twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Oldenburg maintains fourth position in Group North with 12-10 record. Recklinghausen at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifth place with 11 games lost. Top scorers: Recklinghausen: P.Carney 19+4reb+2ast, D.Leithner 19+1reb, R.Franklin 14+14reb+8ast, A.Steed 13+5reb, D.McDuffie 10+3reb+1ast, M.Bregulla 5+1reb Oldenburg: K.Smit 31+9reb+6ast, M.Taylor 20+4reb+7ast, A.Witte 16+2reb+1ast, C.Heinrich 14+6reb+1ast, A.Hartmann 6+3reb+2ast, J.Wimberg 2+4reb+1ast
Very important is a road loss of second ranked SC Rist Wedel (15-7) against tenth ranked Hannover Tigers (9-13) on Saturday night. Visiting SC Rist Wedel was crushed by Hannover Tigers in Hannover 88-60. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of SC Rist Wedel. It looked good early as SC Rist Wedel took an 1-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Hannover Tigers had a 18-14 second period charge getting the lead and SC Rist Wedel was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 60-88. Hannover Tigers dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to SC Rist Wedel's 30. Hannover Tigers forced 20 SC Rist Wedel turnovers and outrebounded them 43-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian-American forward Michael Fakuade (201-89, college: Ill.-Springfield, agency: N.E.T.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks. American guard Ashanti Cook (188-84, college: Georgetown) contributed with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Four Hannover Tigers players scored in double figures. American Davey Hopkins (195-88, college: Biola, CA) replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Augie Johnston (185-86, college: CS Monterey) added 14 points in the effort for SC Rist Wedel. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hannover Tigers moved-up to ninth place in Group North, which they share with Wulfen and Dorsten. SC Rist Wedel at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. Top scorers: Rist Wedel: A.Johnston 14+4reb, F.Boeke 14+2reb+1ast, D.Hopkins 13+12reb+3ast, P.Owusu-Frimpong 7+4reb+1ast, M.Boadu 6+2reb+5ast, J.Laatzen 3+1ast Hannover: M.Fakuade 21+13reb+1ast, J.Prasuhn 18+6reb+2ast, A.Cook 15+6reb+8ast, M.Williams 11+2reb+2ast, T.Welzel 9+6reb+3ast, B.Zents 5+3reb
Leader Dragons Rhoendorf delivered the nineteenth victory on Saturday night. This time they beat 8th ranked Leitershofen (10-12) 90-84. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 22-11. But Leitershofen won third quarter 23-20. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Dragons Rhoendorf looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American Geddes Robinson (195-87, college: Utah Valley, agency: SDJ Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. The other American import center Alejo Rodriguez (203-88, college: Iona) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds. Center Richard Froehlich (206-86, college: UTSA) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) and American guard James Washington (182-87, college: Middle Tenn.St., agency: FCM) added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Dragons Rhoendorf maintains first position in Group South with 19-3 record. Loser Leitershofen keeps the eighth place with 12 games lost. Top scorers: Leitershofen: L.Hughey 20+6reb+3ast, R.Froehlich 19+11reb+1ast, J.Washington 19+5reb+5ast, P.Wischnewski 12+4reb+2ast, S.Montag 10+2reb, S.Woelki 2+3reb Dragons: G.Robinson 26+10reb+3ast, F.Koch 16+6reb+4ast, N.Larsen 14+2reb+8ast, K.Ekoemeye 13+4reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 10+15reb+2ast, A.Schmitz 6+1reb+3ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 12th ranked TSV Troester's (3-19) road loss to eleventh ranked ifm Baskets Konstanz (5-17) 72-79 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 10 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 4-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 79-72. ifm Baskets Konstanz forced 19 TSV Troester turnovers. Strangely TSV Troester outrebounded ifm Baskets Konstanz 48-27 including a 20-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for ifm Baskets Konstanz especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 56.3 percentage. Forward Frederik Henningsen (197-88) fired 27 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Aubrey Conerly (180-83, college: Jacksonville) chipped in 18 points and 8 assists. American forward Derrick Parker (198, college: LSU-Shreveport) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and guard Steffen Walde (190-92) added 20 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. ifm Baskets Konstanz maintains eleventh position in Group South with 5-17 record. TSV Troester lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 19 games lost. Top scorers: TSV Troester: S.Walde 20+4reb+1ast, D.Parker 17+11reb, J.Thiemann 11+5reb+2ast, D.Dizdarevic 6+2ast, A.Engel 5+6reb+1ast, D.Schmidt 4+5reb+3ast Konstanz: F.Henningsen 27+8reb, A.Conerly 18+3reb+8ast, O.Sylla 14+4reb+3ast, L.Menck 8+2reb+1ast, H.Osterwalder 4+2reb, H.Schinke 4+5reb+1ast
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Weissenhorn Youngstars (14-8) against fourth ranked TV 1862 Langen (14-8) on Saturday night. Visiting Weissenhorn Youngstars were defeated by TV 1862 Langen in a tough game in Langen 56-64. The game without a history. TV 1862 Langen led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. American power forward Martinis Woody (201-82, college: Benedict) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Sebastian Barth (192-85) chipped in 15 points during the contest. TV 1862 Langen's coach Ty Shaw used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side naturalized Ukrainian center Maksym Shtein (206-80, agency: Limelight Hoops) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Till-Joscha Joenke (190-92) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. TV 1862 Langen have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place in Group South, which they share with Weissenhorn. Top scorers: Weissenhorn: M.Shtein 16+13reb+1ast, T.Joenke 13+9reb+3ast, K.Gausa 12+2reb, B.Butler 8+12reb, M.Heberlein 5+3reb, P.Vojkovic 2 Langen: M.Woody 16+8reb+2ast, S.Barth 15+4reb+2ast, M.Cooke 12+4reb, T.Jahn 8+11reb+1ast, G.Raebel 4, M.Schneider 3+3reb+6ast
There was a small surprise in Frankfurt where tenth ranked Dresden (8-14) won against 7th ranked Fraport Skyliners II (11-11) 88-80 on Saturday. Fraport Skyliners II trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 25-21 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 80-88 at the end of the game. American Andrew Jones (191-83, college: Miles) fired 38 points (!!!) and 5 assists for the winners. The other American import guard Jason Boucher (180-80, college: Grand Valley St.) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American forward Taylor Brown (198-89, college: Bradley) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Falko Theilig (180-92) added 8 points and 9 assists respectively for lost side. Newly promoted Dresden maintains tenth position in Group South with 8-14 record. Loser Fraport Skyliners II keeps the seventh place with 11 games lost. Top scorers: Fraport SKY II: T.Brown 28+12reb+3ast, T.Oldenburg 11+4reb, N.Vukovic 10, J.Novak 9+3reb, M.Merz 9+1reb+6ast, F.Theilig 8+3reb+9ast Dresden: A.Jones 38+3reb+5ast, J.Boucher 15+3reb+5ast, J.Benson 9+8reb, A.Heide 9+7reb+1ast, P.Rulke 6+2reb+3ast, T.Lienhardt 4+3reb+1ast
There was a minor upset when 6th ranked Licher Baeren (12-10) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Hanau (10-12) 77-73 on Saturday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 23-17. But Licher Baeren won second period 18-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Licher Baeren 39-28 including 27 on the defensive glass. American center Jereal Scott (200-89, college: SF Austin) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Matthias Moelle (200-87) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Five Hanau players scored in double figures. Hanau's coach Hans Beth allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Forward Jens Hirschberg (200-88) produced 22 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Jermale Jones (186-86, college: Tuskegee) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Hanau moved-up to eighth place in Group South, which they share with Leitershofen. Loser Licher Baeren keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. Top scorers: Licher Baeren: J.Hirschberg 22+6reb, J.Jones 14+5reb, N.Valentic 9+1reb, V.Klassen 8+1reb+1ast, J.Swanson 7+8reb, W.Gardner 5+2reb+3ast Hanau: J.Scott 15+11reb, M.Moelle 13+6reb, A.Sharda 11+3reb+3ast, D.Michalczyk 11+4reb+1ast, M.Schick 11+5reb+1ast, L.Sullivan 7+5reb+1ast
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Bayer Giants (13-9) against fifth ranked Noerdlingen (13-9) on Saturday night. Visiting Bayer Giants were crushed by Noerdlingen in Noerdlingen 103-82. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Bayer Giants. The game without a history. Noerdlingen led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 19-of-23 charity shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Noerdlingen had a 36-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. American forward Chad Gray (200-85, college: Co.Carolina) notched 32 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import guard Leo Vrkas (190-91, college: Lon Morris JC) supported him with 25 points. Gray is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 27 points by American point guard Adonte Parker (183-89, college: Dayton) did not help to save the game for Bayer Giants. Lithuanian Olegas Legankovas (197-94) added 6 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Five Noerdlingen and four Bayer Giants players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Noerdlingen moved-up to fourth place in Group South, which they share with defeated Bayer Giants. Top scorers: Bayer Giants: A.Parker 27+3reb, M.Rass 14+2reb+1ast, G.Twiehoff 13+3reb+2ast, J.Eggleston 11+7reb+3ast, O.Legankovas 6+11reb+4ast, M.Kuczmann 4+1reb+1ast Noerdlingen: C.Gray 32+7reb+4ast, L.Vrkas 25+2reb+1ast, F.Brutting 13+7reb+4ast, B.Hogg 11+11reb+3ast, S.Schmoll 10+6reb+2ast, F.Sefranek 10+5reb+7ast
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Ludwigsburg coach John Patrick handed contract extension - May 21, 2013
BBL team Neckar Riesen Ludwigsburg announced it has extended the contract of head coach John Patrick through the 2014-15 season.
Patrick took over the team in January and started his Ludwigsburg stint with five wins in seven games, but after all did not manage to keep the team away from the relegation spots. Ludwigsburg finished the 2012-13 season in 17th place and thus is moving down to the 2. Bundesliga Pro A if not they will be granted a wild card to stay in the BBL [read more]
BBL team Neckar Riesen Ludwigsburg announced it has extended the contract of head coach John Patrick through the 2014-15 season. Patrick took over the team in January and started his Ludwigsburg stint with five wins in seven games, but after all did not manage to keep the team away from the relegation spots. Ludwigsburg finished the 2012-13 season in 17th place and thus is moving down to the 2. Bundesliga Pro A if not they will be granted a wild card to stay in the BBL.
Patrick will have to look for a new assistant, because Alan Ibrahimagic recently accepted the offer to work as the head coach of the German 16 Under National Team.
Ty Shaw is the new head coach of 2. Bundesliga Pro B team Hanau White Wings. The 34-year-old American coached TV Langen last season and guided the team to the Pro B semifinals. Helmut Wolf, who took over when the White Wings parted ways with Hans Beth during this past season, will serve as an associate head coach, Hubert Gibson will continue as assistant."I am looking forward to this challenge [read more]
Ty Shaw is the new head coach of 2. Bundesliga Pro B team Hanau White Wings. The 34-year-old American coached TV Langen last season and guided the team to the Pro B semifinals. Helmut Wolf, who took over when the White Wings parted ways with Hans Beth during this past season, will serve as an associate head coach, Hubert Gibson will continue as assistant. "I am looking forward to this challenge. We want to work with players who are willing to go hard and who are determined to go to their max - guys who enjoy playing basketball", Shaw stated.
Bryan Bailey (185-SG-80, college: Bucknell) is a 32 year old 185cm combo guard that is playing his 11th professional basketball season and recently finished the season in Germany with BBC Bayreuth and now is playing for Acea Virtus Roma (Italy-SerieA) in the playoffs against Trenkwalder. He is a true team leader both on and off the court. He possesses a diverse game, with an ability to stroke the long-range jumper, penetrate to the rim or distribute the ball [read more]
Bryan Bailey (185-SG-80, college: Bucknell) is a 32 year old 185cm combo guard that is playing his 11th professional basketball season and recently finished the season in Germany with BBC Bayreuth and now is playing for Acea Virtus Roma (Italy-SerieA) in the playoffs against Trenkwalder. He is a true team leader both on and off the court. He possesses a diverse game, with an ability to stroke the long-range jumper, penetrate to the rim or distribute the ball. He is solid on the defensive end of the floor as well. His fierce competitive drive rubs off on his teammates. He started his professional basketball career at Bucknell and player there from 1998-2002 and in his senior year played 17 games averaging 18.1ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.4apg. He made All-Patriot League 1st Team in 2001 and 2002. In 2002-2003, he started his professional basketball season in Germany with DJK S. Oliver Wurzburg (Germany-1Bundesliga, starting five): 26 games, 15.4ppg, 3.8rpg, 1.4spg. In 2003-2004, he played in Holland for Landstede Zwolle (Holland-Eredivisie, starting five): 35 games: 17.5ppg, 4.0rpg, 3.1apg, 2.4spg, 0.2bpg. He then played with The Artland Dragons from 2004-2007 reaching the league and cup final in 2007. His best statistical season was 2005-2006 playing 33 games and averaging 11.4ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.7apg, 1.7spg, 2FGP: 46.9%, 3PT: 25.3%. In 2007-2008, he played with Bosna ASA BH Telecom Sarajevo (Bosnia-D1, starting five): ULEB Cup: 12 games: 10.3ppg, 2.3rpg, 4.5apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 54.1%, 3PT: 20.8%, FT: 84.3%. In 2008-2009, he played in Poland for PGE Turow Zgorzelec (Poland-DBE): Eurocup: 6 games: 7.3ppg, 2.7rpg, 1.7apg, 1.7spg; Polish League: 32 games: 8.0ppg, 1.8rpg, 2.8apg, FGP: 51.9%, 3PT: 32.4%, FT: 77.0%. In 2009-2010, he played with the EWE Baskets Oldenburg playing Euroleague: 4 games: 8.3ppg, 1.5rpg, 1.8apg; German League: 6 games: 9.3ppg, 1.3apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 36.4%, FT: 89.7%. n the 2011-2012 with the rtland Dragons, he played EuroChallenge Qualifying Round: 1 game: 7pts, 5reb, 3ast, 3steals; German League: 41 games: 11.5ppg, 2.4rpg, 3.2apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 52.2%, 3PT: 34.9%, FT: 77.2%. He spoke to eurobasket before game seven against Trenkwalder.
Most of your teammates are home in the States enjoying their vacation and free time while you are battling in the Italian league playoffs. How amazing was it getting this job opportunity so late in your basketball career?
It's great to be a part of a club with great tradition and history and I'm thankful for the opportunity to play for Roma.
Did even a second have to go by for you to take the offer?
No. Not at all.
I can imagine the main reason for Acea Virtus Rome hauling you in was for your experience and leadership. What other reasons did the club mention was there for getting you?
It was definitely for my experience and my overall basketball knowledge and also my ability to play both guard positions.
You seem to have had little time to get used to the Italian league. What is the biggest difference in style and talent level to the Beko BBL?
I think both leagues are very competitive and have good talent level. It's hard for me to say the biggest difference, because I've only played against two teams since I've been here in Italy. One thing I did notice here, is that teams run a lot of isolation plays for certain players.
How challenging has it been playing against ex NBA player Troy Bell in the seven game series against Trenkwalder? Did he get a sense of the aggressive Bailey defense? It was definitely a challenge. Bell is a great scorer, who can score in different ways. I just try to make him take difficult shots.
How is your relationship to head coach Marco Calvani? How tough is it in general to come into a very short term situation and then have to learn a new style from a coach?
Coach Calvani is a great coach who has a good relationship with the players on the team. We're able to discuss different things about the game and he is very open to input from his players. The tough part is getting to know all the players and building a chemistry with them. But the players are all great guys and helped me to get adjusted very quickly. I just try to do the little things to help the team to win games.
How much potential does a Jordan Taylor have and how have you helped him with his game since you have been there?
Jordan is great player and plays with a lot of poise for a rookie player. He's actually helped me out a lot, in terms of running the different sets and what we're looking for. He has a bright future ahead of him.
Will we see Bryan Bailey back in the Beko BBL next season or could the pasta and basketball in Italy keep you there? The food is definitely good here, but the German food isn't bad either. Both leagues are great. We'll have to see what the future holds.
What is your prediction of FC Bayern Munich-Brose Baskets Bamberg in the semi finals? What will be key for either team winning? I think thats going to be a good series and both teams match up well. I think defense is going to be key in this series, but I have no prediction on the winner.
What is your favorite place to relax in Rome? Right now I haven't had a chance to relax that much, because we play every two days. After the season I can find some places to relax a bit.
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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