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ratiopharm Ulm @ Telekom Baskets Bonn
Sunday March 27th, 2011 5pm
Telekom Dome Bonn , Germany
ratiopharm Ulm makes a weekend road trip to Bonn for a challenging matchup against the physical Telekom Baskets Bonn team Sunday evening at Telekom Dome. With momentum from Sunday's double overtime home win over Trier and the signing of center John Bryant, ratiopharm Ulm is focused for Sunday's test in Bonn.
ratiopharm Ulm faces a physical Telekom Baskets Bonn team Sunday at Telekom Dome in Bonn.
ratiopharm Ulm took the team on a tour of the new ratiopharm Arena Thursday afternoon in Ulm and while the team and staff enjoyed the time learning more about the Max Boegl construction project, the big surprise on Thursday was Ulm GM Thomas Stoll presenting center John Bryant with a two year contract which the big man signed on site. A terrific sign for ratiopharm Ulm's future, the momentum from the tour of the new arena and signing of the Bundesliga's leading rebounder and most efficient player gives ratiopharm Ulm an extra positive boost heading into the weekend road trip to Bonn.
ratiopharm Ulm GM Thomas Stoll presents John Bryant with a contract while the team tours ratiopharm Arena Thursday afternoon in Ulm.
This season, Telekom Baskets Bonn have several new faces on their roster. Super quick point guard Nic Wise (13.3ppg 3.1ast 30%threes) is the new floor general for Bonn. After an excellent career at the University of Arizona, Wise plays his rookie season as a professional with Bonn carrying on their outstanding tradition of point guard play following in the footsteps of Jason Gardner, Steve Wisniewski, EJ Rowland and Jared Jordan. Wise has been a catalyst for the Bonn offense and has established himself as a top playmaker in the Bundesliga. Former Koeln 99er Jeremy Hunt has returned to the Bundesliga in Bonn and is currently the teams leading scorer at 13.3ppg 2.9reb 2.4ast 38% three point shooting. A skillful scorer and athletic player, Hunt is a go-to type player with tremendous scornig ability. Talented guard Folarin Campbell was a key factor on the Bonn team before being released last month. Athletic wing Mark Tyndale joined Bonn after playing last season with the Iowa Energy in the NBDL and the former Temple small forward has produced 6.9ppg 2.8reb 32% threes. Finally, physical big man Jacob Jaacks (5.4ppg 3.8reb) joins Bonn adding a quality inside player with ability to play the four or five. Both Tyndale and Jaacks enjoyed strong performances against ratiopharm Ulm earlier this season in the December 4th, 2010 matchup at Sportszentrum Kuhberg.
Back from last seasons Bonn team are several key players. Veteran center Chris Ensminger (12.9ppg 8.4reb) remains one of the most experienced and physical post players in the league. Ensminger has been an outstanding big man for Bonn and Paderborn before joining Bonn last season. In last years Bundesliga All Star game, Chris starred and was named MVP. This season, the 38 year old big man earned another spot on the All Star team and has continued his outstanding play with Bonn. Along side Ensminger, talented young German forward Tim Ohlbrecht returns to Bonn. One of the best young German big men, Ohlbrecht enjoyed an outstanding season last year, his first with Bonn. After a strong preseason, Ohlbrecht was injured forcing him to miss the first several weeks of the season. Working through an injury filled season, Tim has produced 5.8ppg 4.3reb. Athletic forward Alex King also is back with Bonn and the combo forward is a tremendous defensive player for his team. Improving his offense season by season, King plays both the small forward and an athletic power forward. Rounding out the Bonn roster, young German players Sajmen Hauer, Fabian Thulig and Jonas Wohlfarth-Bottermann are working to develop into the next generation of key bench players that will replace former dependable backups JJ Strasser and Artur Kolodziejski.
Bonn's 2010-2011 season started slow with a 1-3 mark before the team reeled off 3 victories in 4 games. After back to back losses to Ludwigsburg and Bamberg, Bonn rolled to five consecutive wins including their 87-79 road win over ratiopharm Ulm December 4th, 2010. Bonn split a six game stretch moving their record to 11-9. But a 4 game losing streak and 1-5 stretch has the team fighting for a playoff spot at 13-14. In their last home game, Bonn beat Bayreuth 83-55 March 18th at Telekom Dome before dropping a tight 75-73 road game in Oldenburg last weekend March 20th at Ewe Arena.
Along with their exciting Bundesliga schedule, Bonn also competes in EuroChallenge group E. Competing against Prostejov from the Czech Republic, KK Zagreb from Croatia and Krka Novo Mesto from Slovenia, Bonn is currently 1-2 with a 100-96 road win November 16th at Zagreb and two losses coming to Prostejov 81-75 November 24th and 74-71 home against Krka Novo Mesto December 1st at Telekom Dome. Bonn beat KK Zagreb 79-62 at home December 8th, fell in Prostejov 86-63 December 14th and completed their Eurochallenge schedule with a 70-65 road loss in Krka Novo Mesto.
ratiopharm Ulm post man Coleman Collins finishing a play over Bonn's Chris Ensminger October 9th, 2009 at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm.
Both Ulm and Bonn enjoy rich basketball traditions and the two teams have played some entertaining and competitive games against each other over the last three years highlighted by 2008-2009 seasons Bundesliga playoff matchup. Head Coach Michael Koch and his team, well-known for their unique pink uniforms representing main sponsor Telekom, are always among the most talented and athletic in the Bundesliga.
ratiopharm Ulm center John Bryant works on the block against Telekom Baskets Bonn All Star center Chris Ensminger earlier this season at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm.
Earlier this season, ratiopharm Ulm rallied throughout an exciting fourth quarter comeback but their late charge fell short as Telekom Baskets Bonn claimed an 87-79 win at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm Saturday night December, 4th, 2010. Bonn's hot shooting saw the team sink 10 of 22 threes led by Jeremy Hunt's 24 points on 5 of 9 three point accuracy. Ulm was led by forward Robin Benzing with 19 points, guard Rocky Trice finished with 16 and John Bryant 14 in the loss.
click here for 12-4-10 Ulm v Bonn Game Summary!
ratiopharm Ulm forward Robin Benzing led the offensive attack with 19 points in the December 4th, 2010 game against Bonn.
click here for 12-4-10 Box score
click here for highlights from Ulm v Bonn
click here for post game Press Conference
click here for photo gallery from Ulm v Bonn
click here for regio-tv report from Ulm v Bonn
With snow falling outside in Bonn over the weekend, temperatures dropped in the former West German capital city. Sunday evening January 3rd, 2010, Ulm's ballmovement nearly froze and the teams offense went cold in an 82-59 road loss at Telekom Dome in Bonn. As Bonn capitalized on several Ulm defensive breakdowns, the hosts put together a late first half run building a 42-31 lead. Missing ballmovement, Ulm's offense sputtered to 5 assists for the game and 28 points in the last twenty minutes as Bonn broke the game open hitting 6 of 11 threes in the second half. Coleman Collins led Ulm's attack with 16 points 9 boards in the loss. Like the winter temperature dip, Ulm's season of highs and lows continued with a cold night in Bonn.
click here for complete 1-3-10 Ulm @ Bonn Game Summary!
Early last year, ratiopharm Ulm tipped off their 2009-2010 Beko Basketball Bundesliga season with a hardfought 89-81 home loss to Telekom Baskets Bonn Friday night October 9th, 2009 at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm. After a slow start which saw Ulm trail 49-37 at half and by as many as 16 points in the third quarter, the young Ulm team stormed back taking a 66-65 lead into the fourth. But experience and big shots from Vincent Yarbrough and Artur Kolodziejski pushed Bonn to the road win. Robin Benzing and Lee Humphrey scored 15 points apiece to pace the Ulm attack.
click here for October 9th, 2009 Ulm v Bonn Game Summary!
Sebastian Betz takes aim on a free throw against Telekom Baskets Bonn in the 2008-2009 Bundesliga playoffs. Basti has been a tremendous spark as 6th man for Ulm this season
ratiopharm Ulm and Telekom Baskets Bonn met in the Bundesliga playoffs during the 2008-2009 season with Bonn sweeping Ulm 3-0 in their first round matchup. Bonn went on to reach the Bundesliga finals losing on the last possession of a decisive Game 5 in Oldenburg. Although Bonn beat Ulm in the series, each game was extremely competitive playoff basketball.
In the 2008-2009 Bundesliga playoffs, ratiopharm Ulm tipped off their Best-of-Five Bundesliga Quarterfinal Series against Telekom Baskets Bonn Sunday May 17, 2009 with a hardfought 71-62 road loss before 5,100 fans at Telekom Dome. Ulm's first playoff game in 10 years, ratiopharm Ulm showed their inexperience falling behind by 13 points at halftime. Adjusting to the intense post-season action, Ulm stormed back with an 18-9 third quarter cutting the Bonn lead to 50-46 after three. Getting as close as 58-55 in the early fourth, Ulm's comeback fell short as Bonn protected their home court to take the 1-0 series lead.
click here for 5-17-09 Ulm @ Bonn Game 1 Summary!
Trailing Telekom Baskets Bonn by 17 points 67-50 with 7:34 remaining in the fourth quarter, ratiopharm Ulm huddled in a timeout facing an 0-2 deficit in their best-of-five Bundesliga quarterfinal series. With their backs against the wall, Ulm rallied together for a tremendous comeback outscoring Bonn 15-0 down the stretch pulling within one 70-69. Unfortunately for Ulm, the storybook ending was not to be. After a defensive stop gave Ulm the ball down one with 18 seconds to play, an errant pass turnover gave the ball back to Bonn. Following Bonn foul shots, Ulm had the ball down two 71-69 with 2.7 seconds to play. Inbounding the ball to point guard Dru Joyce, Ulm's floor general raced the length of the floor for a desperation runner just inside the top of the key. As the ball banked off the back of the rim, Ulm's stunning comeback fell just short. Ulm's first home playoff game in ten years, fell just short of a Sportszentrum Kuhberg classic as ratiopharm Ulm's comeback fell just short at the final buzzer.
click here for 5-21-09 Ulm v Bonn Game 2 Summary!
ratiopharm Ulm's exciting 2008-2009 season came to an end Sunday night May 24th with a hardfought road loss to Telekom Baskets Bonn in Game 3 at Telekom Dome. Playing with heart and effort, Ulm powered to an early lead before Bonn rallied to tie the score at 31 at the half. The tight game continued through a 51-51 third quarter setting the stage for an intense fourth. Ulm trailed 62-61 with 3:20 to play but Bonn sealed their series clinching win with big baskets and cool free throw shooting. ratiopharm Ulm's best playoff effort fell short but the team could take pride in their great effort to close a great season.
click here for 5-24-09 Ulm @ Bonn Game 3 Summary!
In the 2008-2009 season, ratiopharm Ulm and Telekom Baskets Bonn split regular season games with each team protecting their home floor. Ulm beat Bonn 79-63 Saturday night March 22nd, 2009 at Sportszentrum Kuhberg powered by a terrific team effort with excellent focus and defensive energy. Dan Fitzgerald's three point shooting and Sean Finn's hardwork in the paint drove ratiopharm Ulm to the 79-63 home win over an outstanding Telekom Baskets Bonn team. Ulm took control of the game with a third quarter run triggered by Dan Fitzgerald three point shooting and Sean Finn inside finishes which stretched their advantage to 72-50 with five minutes to play. Sean Finn's 21 point 10 rebound double double paced Ulm production while Dan Fitzgerald drilled 5 of 10 threes to add 15 points and floor general Dru Joyce was excellent with 13 points 9 assists in the win. Earning their 5th win in 6 games, ratiopharm Ulm improved to 17-8 on the season.
click here for 3-22-09 Ulm v Bonn Game Summary!
Bonn beat ratiopharm Ulm convincingly at the Telekom Dome on Saturday night November 8, 2008. ratiopharm Ulm fell behind early for the first time this season and Telekom Baskets Bonn intense team defense and fast-breaking team offense did the rest in their November 8th 94-66 Bonn win before an energized Telekom Dome. While Ulm struggled through a sub-par performance, the story of the game was Bonn's suffocating team defense which blocked 9 Ulm shots and limited Ulm to 38% floor shooting. Jeff Gibbs posted a 15 point 11 rebound double double for Ulm in the loss.
Click here for 9-8-08 Ulm @ Bonn Game Summary!
ratiopharm Ulm All Star point guard Per Gunther is focused for a challenging matchup against Telekom Bonn playmaker Nic Wise Sunday evening at Telekom Dome.
In 2008-2009, ratiopharm Ulm and Telekom Baskets Bonn split two meetings with each team protecting their home court. May 10th, 2008, Ulm celebrated the final game of the 2007-2008 Bundesliga season by earning an exciting 93-83 home win over Telekom Baskets Bonn before a sold out Sportszentrum Kuhberg.
click here for Ulm vs Bonn May 10th, 2008 Game Summary!
Earlier in 2007-2008, ratiopharm Ulm dropped a tight 82-77 decision January 26th 2008 at Hardtberghalle in Bonn. Playing for the first time since returning from the Bundesliga All Star break, Ulm played without PG Kyle Bailey who was rehabilitating a broken thumb. When Dru Joyce received his second unsportsmanlike foul of the game in a second half scuffle with Bonn's Ronnie Burrell, Ulm struggled down the stretch playing without a true point guard as the hot Bonn team extended their winning streak with the victory. Ulm's strong effort fell short keeping them 0-2 at Bonn's Hardtberghalle since returning to the Bundesliga last season.
click here for link for photos from Christian Schumacher at www.american-sports.info
January 26, 2008 Ulm @ Bonn Game Summary
In the 2006-2007 season, Telekom Bonn won the initial meeting between the two teams 87-75 at Hardtberghalle November 17th. In the second meeting, March 31st at Sportszentrum Kuhberg, ratiopharm Ulm topped Bonn 80-68 in a hotly contested game. Click the links below for Game Summaries from recent Ulm v Bonn games:
2006-2007 March 31st Game Summary
2006-2007 November 17th Game Summary
During the week, ratiopharm Ulm was without energizing wing Sebastian Betz (neck) and rookie point guard Tommy Mason-Griffin (shoulder) as both players rehabilitated injuries. Both players will be game time decisions in Bonn on Sunday and the extra day of rest and recovery is hopefully helpful to the players.
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Ulm Roster
Lee Humphrey: Ulm captain hitting 40% from three this season
Rocky Trice: 11.1ppg 5.9reb 2.4ast 37% from three this season
Coleman Collins: talented post man focused for physical Bonn frontline
Sean Sonderleiter: physical post player looks to matchup with Bonn
Robin Benzing: All Star F leads Ulm scoring 15.6ppg 4.5reb 34% threes
Per Gunther: All Star PG 12.8ppg 2.9ast
Sebastian Betz: energizing 6th man for Ulm recovering from neck injury
John Bryant: Bundesliga leading rebounder and most efficient player
Travis Walton: competitive pg focused for good Bonn PG
Tommy Mason-Griffin: talented PG recovering from shoulder injury
Dan Fitzgerald: shooting 45% threes 11.8ppg in 4 games since return
Michael Wenzl: 19yr old post developing and contributing
Head Coach: Mike Taylor
Asst Coach : Tunde Adekola
Location: Bonn, Germany
Main Sponsor: Telekom
Home Court: Telekom Dome
website: www.telekom-baskets-bonn.de
2008-2009:
PLAYOFFS:
Offense: Bonn has excelled in transition over the last several seasons and the trend should continue once again with new point guard Nic Wise and talented scorers Jeremy Hunt and Mark Tyndale. Bonn features one of the most physical front courts in the Bundesliga with veteran Chris Ensminger and newly added Jacob Jaacks. A team which runs many quick hitter set plays, individual scoring talent makes the Bonn offense difficult to defend.
Defense: An aggressive team defense, Bonn will rely on their physical post players and athletic perimeters defenders. In the last several seasons Bonn has used their pressure man to man defense to create offensive opportunities in transition. Bonn will also press and change defenses usually with a 3-2 zone.
GM:
Head Coach: Michael Koch
Players:
Nic Wise: super quick pg new floor general for Bonn
Jeremy Hunt: leading scorer/game time decision with abdominal pull
Mark Tyndale: former temple g is talented, athletic scoring wing
Jacob Jaacks: physical inside player brings brusing presence to Bonn
Chris Ensminger: All Bundesliga big man in Bonn adds physical game
Tim Ohlbrecht: talented post recovering from early injury
Fabian Thulig: young G taking advantage of opportunity in Bonn
Sajmen Hauer: young pg adds depth for Bonn bench
Alex King: athletic, versatile wing, adds depth in Bonn
