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ULM FACES FRANKFURT SATURDAY!
ratiopharm Ulm vs Deutsche Bank Skyliners
Saturday Febuary 6th, 2010 540pm
Ballsporthalle Frankfurt, Germany
DSF TV
ratiopharm Ulm travels to Frankfurt for a challenging weekend road game Saturday evening at Ballsporthalle. Tipping off at 5:40pm, ratiopharm Ulm's game against the Deutsche Bank Skyliners will be the first of a Beko Basketball Bundesliga double header live on DSF.TV.
ratiopharm Ulm rookie forward Robin Benzing is focused for his teams game in Frankfurt and his first appearance against his hometown team.
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ratiopharm Ulm's All Star point guard Per Gunther in action against outstanding veteran German guard Pascal Roller in October's matchup against the Deutsche Bank Skyliners at Sportszentrum Kuhberg.
Frankfurt's 2009-2010 roster features returning key players Pascal Roller and Derrick Allen. A skillful veteran playmaker, Pascal Roller has been among the top point guards in the Bundesliga and the face of the Skyliners for several seasons. A former German National team PG, Roller has produced 8.6ppg 2.6ast and 40% from three this season. Meanwhile, post man Derrick Allen has been one of the top scorers and rebounders in the Bundesliga throughout his entire career ranging from Karlsruhe, Leverkusen and now in Frankfurt. A crafty post man with endless energy, Derrick gives the Skyliners a go-to-post man and has averaged 14.7ppg 6.1reb this year. Along with Roller and Allen, athletic post man Greg Jenkins (6.7ppg 4.4reb) and three point threat Dominik Bahiense de Mello return giving the Skyliners quality inside and out. Head Coach Murat Didin has also relied on several important new faces to power the Frankfurt attack. Talented three man Seth Doliboa has been a key addition to the team after successful seasons in Portugal and provides Frankfurt with an inside-out scoring threat. This season Doliboa has averaged 11.9ppg 6.9reb 37% from three point land. Athletic point guard Aubrey Reese has been an impact player and the Murray State product brings top-level experience from Russia, France and Turkey. Reese has produced 14.7ppg 3.4reb 4.8ast 30% threes. Former Auburn Tiger Quantez Robertson (5.7ppg 3.6reb 33% threes) adds athleticism to the Frankfurt backcourt while former Paderborn forward Marius Nolte brings tremendous work ethic to the front court. Skilled wing Grayson Moyer (6.5ppg 2reb 36% threes) rounds out the Skyliner roster adding depth and quality to the team.
ratiopharm Ulm guard Rocky Trice has been terrific on both ends of the floor this season. Rocky currently averages 12ppg 5.8reb and leads the Bundesliga with 2.4 steals per game.
Frankfurt brings a 13-8 record to Saturday's matchup strengthened by two winning streaks this season including a three game stretch in October and a recent four game win streak through mid-December and early January. At 7-3 at home, the Skyliners enjoy a strong home court advantage at BallSporthalle and look to bounce back from last weekends road loss in Tubingen.
ratiopharm Ulm post man Coleman Collins is playing to his strengths as a four man after the addition of Kevin Martin in the paint.
Earlier this season on Friday October 23rd at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm, Frankfurt topped Ulm in an early season offensive shootout. ratiopharm Ulm and Frankfurt exchanged baskets in an exciting first half, but it was the Skyliners late second quarter run that helped them take control of the game and eventually earn a hardfought 95-82 road win at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm. Seth Doliboa led the Skyliners with 23 points while Derrick Allen added 21 points for Frankfurt. Ulm's defense allowed Frankfurt to shoot 58% from the floor and Ulm's offense was led by 19 points 8 rebounds from Christian Burns. Robin Benzing and Coleman Collins scored 16 points apiece and Ulm also received 15 points 4 rebounds 4 assists from Rocky Trice.
click here for Ulm v Frankfurt October 23, 2009 Game Summary!
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click here for Ulm v Frankfurt photo gallery from Sudwest Presse
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Christian Burns leads ratiopharm Ulm's attack with 15.9ppg 6.5reb
Since returning to the Bundesliga in 2006-2007, Ulm's games against the Deutsche Bank Skyliners have been exciting and memorable. In the 2006-2007 season Ulm and Frankfurt split two games with each team winning on their home floor. In 2007-2008, with their sweep, the Skyliners took the upper hand. But last season in 2008-2009, ratiopharm Ulm responded with a sweep of their own evening the series at 3-3.
ratiopharm Ulm sharpshooter Lee Humphrey takes aim on the Skyliners and is prepared for the tough Frankfurt defense.
Early in 2008-2009, Ulm and Frankfurt played an intense and exciting game. Sparked by an intense defensive effort and unique lineup, ratiopharm Ulm staged an inspiring second half comeback to earn a tight 66-63 home win over the powerful Deutsche Bank Skyliners before a sold out Sportszentrum Kuhberg crowd Saturday night October 11th in Ulm. Slowed by the unique triangle and two defense employed by Frankfurt in the first half, Ulm countered with a small lineup featuring two point guards in the third quarter. After being puzzled by the intense Frankfurt defense in the first half, Ulm players found the solution in the second half solving the Skyliners changing defenses leading to the Ulm comeback. Romeo Travis led the Ulm attack with a terrific 15 point 11 rebound double double with help from All Star power forward Jeff Gibb's 13 point 12 rebound double double. Keith Triplett's defensive intensity was also a key to victory as the lock-down defender exhausted himself on-court with his effort helping Ulm to victory.
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ratiopharm Ulm entered Sunday Febuary 15th, 2009's road game at Ballsporthalle in Frankfurt, Germany focused for their best defensive performance of the season. A determined team effort with excellent bench production drove ratiopharm Ulm to a big 74-69 road win over Deutsche Bank Skyliners live on BBL.TV. Earning their first-ever win in Frankfurt and second win of the season over the Skyliners, underdog Ulm upset Frankfurt to take the head-to-head tie-breaker between the two teams. For ratiopharm Ulm, a terrific team effort led to a big road win!
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The initial meeting was Ulm's first Bundesliga game since their return last October. After controlling play and leading for 39 minutes, Eric Chatfield's buzzer beater stole the win in a fantastic finish as Frankfurt took a 73-72 victory. Later, at Sportszentrum Kuhberg, Ulm outlasted the powerful Skyliners in an exciting overtime game. The competitive 87-83 road win for Frankfurt January 12th, 2008 in Ulm set the tone for the new season. Using these three games as example, Wednesdays rematch should add to the competitive history between the two teams. Click the links below for Game Summaries from recent Ulm v Frankfurt rivalry games:
2006-2007 October 1st Game Summary
2006-2007 January 20th Game Summary
In the 2007-2008 season, Ulm and Frankfurt locked up for an excellent game at Sportszentrum Kuhberg. Saturday January 12th, 2008, the sharp Deutsche Bank Skyliner team made big plays down the stretch to emerge from Ulm with a tough 87-83 road win. ratiopharm Ulm received an outstanding effort in that home loss to the Skyliners from then-rookie PG Dru Joyce who spelled former Ulm guard Kyle Bailey in the starting lineup. The Akron native Joyce stepped up his game and responded with several blue chip performances for Ulm including a stat-sheet stuffing 20 point 6 rebound 7 assist night against Frankfurt. The tough Frankfurt defense limited Ulm to 39% shooting while Skyliners sank 51% of their own looks in the win. Frankfurt demonstrated their high-level potential in Ulm and sealed the road victory with clutch baskets from Pascal Roller, Jimmy McKinney and perfect free throw shooting down the stretch.
Click here for Ulm v Frankfurt Game Summary from January 12th, 2008
Later in 2007-2008, Wednesday Febuary 28th, Ulm positioned themselves well leading 59-52 heading into the fourth quarter but another Frankfurt finish, keyed by an 18-3 run, sealed the Skyliners 82-69 midweek win.
Click for complete Ulm @ Frankfurt Febuary 28, 2008 Game Summary!
Point guard Austen Rowland is producing 9.7ppg 3.7ast while hitting 50% from three point range since returning to ratiopharm Ulm six games ago.
For ratiopharm Ulm, games against the Skyliners are always exciting. This season, rookie forward Robin Benzing is especially excited for games against Frankfurt after the Jungenheim Germany native played the last few seasons with TV Langen Giraffes in Pro A. Growing up on the out-skirts of Frankfurt, Robin looks forward to his first game against the Skyliners in Frankfurt.
Recently signed center Kevin Martin brings a physical inside presence to the ratiopharm Ulm team.
While ratiopharm Ulm and the Deutsche Bank Skyliners will compete against each other on the floor, both teams will take part in the NIKE RED campaign raising awareness for the fight against Aids in Africa. Both teams will wear red shoelaces during the game aiming to bring awareness to the cause championed by Nike.
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ratiopharm Ulm's John Bryant plays dribble tag with kids from Pfuhl School as part of the organizations 'Mini-Offensive' school program Tuesday in Ulm.
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Earlier in the week, ratiopharm Ulm's school program took center stage in the city as the team promoted their successful youth work is in search for a new sponsor after Sparkasse Ulm bank stepped back. Ulm city social project minister Monica Stolz supported ratiopharm Ulm's program and was in attendance at Pfuhl School where post player John Bryant and Ulm youth coaching staff had fun with the kids on the basketball floor.
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MIKE T
TAYLORHOOPS.COM GAME NOTES
Ulm Roster
Lee Humphrey: sharpshooter ready for tough Skyliner defense
Rocky Trice: has been outstanding for Ulm this season
Coleman Collins: more comfortable in the four spot after Martins arrival
Christian Burns: focused for strong performance in Frankfurt
Robin Benzing: excited for first game in Frankfurt against Skyliners
Per Gunther: young playmaker focused for matchup v Roller/Reese
Kevin Martin: successful debut with 7pt 7reb in Hagen win
Sebastian Betz: hardworking wing recovering from minor groin injury
John Bryant: playing role perfectly from Ulm bench
Christian Grosse: made impact in closing minutes v Hagen
Head Coach: Mike Taylor
Asst Coach : Rainer Bauer, Tunde Adekola
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Main Sponsor: Deutsche Bank
Home Court: BallSporthalle
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2008-2009: 21-13 6th place
(Playoffs 1st round lost to Oldenburg)
2007-2008: 21-13 5th place
(Playoffs 1st Round beat Leverkusen 3-2)
(Playoffs 2nd Round lost to Bonn 3-2)
2006-2007: 15-19 13th place
Offense: Skyliners 2009-2010 squad is a balanced team that revolves around the excellent point guard play of Pascal Roller. Exellent in transition and skilled in ballscreens, Roller is a quarterback on the floor and sets the tempo for the team. The team likes to spread the floor and pressure defenses with ballscreen-dive action while stretching the defensive rotations with skilled shooting big men. Inside, Derrick Allen and Greg Jenkins are excellent post scorers. Dominik Bahiense de Mello is a developing shooting guard. Key additions include Aubrey Reese, Seth Doliboa and Quantez Robertson.
Defense: The Skyliners will employ various defensive tactics depending upon their opponent. A deep, athletic team, Frankfurt likes to pressure the basketball and pressure passing lanes when in man to man. They will play a 2-3 zone and even mix in some junk defenses like a triangle and two. Skyliners will also use halfcourt and fullcourt presses from time to time. Head coach Murat Didin always has a well-schooled, well-disciplined defensive unit with a strong game plan.
GM: Dr Gunnar Woebke
Head Coach: Murat Didin
Players:
Pascal Roller: outstanding German PG /key to team
Derrick Allen: active rebounder/athlete/allstar in Bundesliga
Dominik Bahiense De Mello: top young shooting G
Aubery Reese: experienced athletic pg making impact with Frankfurt
Seth Doliboa: talented inside-outside scoring threat
Greg Jenkins: athletic, hardworking post man gives Frankfurt presence
Quantez Robertson: athletic perimeter, versatile and skilled
Jimmy McKinney: talented former Mizzou 2G back in lineup w Skyliners
Grayson Moyer: skilled wing sub making mark for Frankfurt
Marius Nolte: hardworking post man joins Frankfurt from Paderborn
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