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ratiopharm Ulm @ Gottingen
Sunday February 20th, 2011 6pm
Lokhalle Göttingen , Germany
ratiopharm Ulm travels to Göttingen for an exciting matchup against uptempo BG Göttingen Violets Sunday at Lokhalle. A German town with outstanding basketball tradition, the Violets have been a tremendous basketball story over the last several seasons winning the EuroChallenge last year and making a fantastic run in this seasons EuroCup. With enthusiastic support from the loud Lokhalle fans, Göttingen has enjoyed a strong home court advantage but ratiopharm Ulm is focused for the challenge. A meaningful game for both teams, Sunday's matchup at Lokhalle is special for Ulm guard Rocky Trice who returns to face his former team.
ratiopharm Ulm guard Rocky Trice and teammates are focused for their challenging road trip to Göttingen for Sunday's matchup at Lokhalle.
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This season, Gottingen opened with a road win in Trier but fell to three straight losses and 1-3 start. After back to back wins evening their record, Göttingen dropped four straight games starting with their October 23rd visit to Sportszentrum Kuhberg against ratiopharm Ulm. After their 3-7 mark, the Violets won five straight games and seven of eight improving their record to 10-8. Since their January 11th win over Trier, Göttingen has dropped four straight Bundesliga games falling to 10-12.
ratiopharm Ulm wing Sebastian Betz and Göttingen wing Robert Kulawick bring tremendous energy to their respective teams.
But while their Bundesliga season has been streaky, Göttingen has been extremely successful in their international competition. Currently, the Violets are atop Group J of the EuroCup standings with a 3-1 record. Most recently, the Violets pounded Aris BSA from Greece 77-54 Wednesday February 16th at Lokhalle. This years strong EuroCup run came about after Gottingen enjoyed a special success last season as Head coach John Patrick and his team captured the Euro Challenge title winning an exciting Final Four played in Gottingen. The international success opened this years exciting opportunity in the EuroCup for the Violets. Playing in Group B, Gottingen advanced from their group which included Hemofarm of Serbia, ASVEL from France and Besiktas from Turkey.
ratiopharm Ulm and Göttingen players hustle for a loose ball earlier this season at Sportszentrum Kuhberg. Sunday's action at Lokhalle should see more of the same.
Gottingen's 2010-2011 roster has several new faces including athletic forward Mike Scott, talented combo guard Trent Meacham, rookie playmaker from Cornell Louis Dale, former Ehingen Steeple Jermain Raffington as well as former Bayreuth forward Christoph Tetzner. An active, athletic forward, Mike Scott's versatility and explosive athleticism makes him a perfect fit for the Gottingen system. Scott is an excellent rebounder and has been very good in transition and playing one on one giving his team 9.7pt 5.2reb 23%threes. A smart combo guard, Trent Meacham (11ppg 2.9ast 34% threes) fills the shoes of last seasons Bundesliga Newcomer of the Year Taylor Rochestie as a three point shooting threat and playmaker for the Violets. Rookie point guard Louis Dale has a complete skill set and tremendous potential contributing 7.5ppg 2.3reb 28% threes. Jermain Raffington and Christoph Tetzner give Gottingen a solid bench. Returning from last seasons Violets squad are hardworking guard John Little 4.9ppg 2.6reb, three point threat Robert Kulawick 6.1ppg 37% threes, physical post man Jason Boone and athletic forward Dwayne Anderson. Producing 7.1ppg 5.2reb, Boone is the teams best post player with a physical playing style and energeitc presence in the paint. A key for Gottingen success, Anderson earned a spot on the Bundesliga All Star team this season and has produced 11.8ppg 5.7reb 33% threes. Underrated athletic guard Antoine Jordan returned to Göttingen to provide versatility and athleticism on the wing and has contributed 9ppg 5.7reb with 30% three point shooting. Also coming back to Gottingen, former Violet and Ulm guard, Kyle Bailey, like Rocky Trice, knows both sides of this matchup. Bailey has been sidelined with injury but is close to a return for the Violets. Another key addition mid season for Göttingen has been veteran big man Michael Meeks who provides post depth and perimeter shooting from the front court. Meeks has given Göttingen a solid 4.9ppg with 28% three point shooting in 11 games this season. Overall the athletic and versatile lineup is well built for uptempo basketball and Sundays matchup at Lokhalle will be a tremendous challenge for ratiopharm Ulm.
ratiopharm Ulm center John Bryant leads the Bundesliga in rebounding (10.8) and efficiency.
Ulm and Gottingen are two German cities with excellent basketball tradition. In their most recent meeting, earlier this season, ratiopharm Ulm exploded to a 20-0 second quarter run behind a focused team performance in Saturday nights 95-73 home win over BG Gottingen Saturday night October 23rd 2010 at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm. A hungry Ulm defense limited Gottingen to 39% floor shooting and a focused Ulm offense sank 33 of 35 free throws (94%) in the win. Coleman Collins was outstanding for Ulm topscoring with 24 points 8 rebounds while Robin Benzing added 22 points 6 boards and John Bryant contributed a strong 14 points 9 boards.
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ratiopharm Ulm forward Coleman Collins slams home two of his game high 24 points in Saturday nights 95-73 home win over BG Gottingen at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm.
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Last season, Ulm and Gottingen battled down the stretch. Tied 69-69 with 7 seconds to play, ratiopharm Ulm and Gottingen were locked in a intense basketball game set up for a fantastic finish Saturday night March 6th, 2010 at Lokhalle in Gottingen. But the game took a strange turn as the Violets pulled out the old '8 point play' to ice the game in the final 2 seconds earning an 80-69 win. 8 point play? After officials changed a call awarding Violet center Jason Boone with a three point play, Gottingen held a 72-69 lead. Ulm turned the ball over on the ensuing inbound and was forced to immediately foul again with 2.4 seconds left. Already behind the eight ball, Ulm was hit with three technical fouls and Head coach Mike Taylor was ejected giving Gottingen eight straight free throws to seal the result.
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ratiopharm Ulm's Rocky Trice was outstanding against his former team scoring 18 points including several clutch baskets down the stretch last season at Lokhalle in Gottingen.
Earlier in 2009-2010,
ratiopharm Ulm captain Lee Humphrey hit a Bundesliga record 8 of 10 three pointers igniting his team to an exciting 101-88 home win over Gottingen Violets Saturday night November 7th, 2009 at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm. Lee's fantastic 24 point shooting display was part of an Ulm offensive effort that hit 54% from the floor, 11 of 25 threes (44%), 22 of 25 free throws (88%) and dished out 17 assists. Along with Lee's hot hand, Ulm power forward Christian Burns hit 11 of 19 shots to topscore with a season best 26 points in the win.
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ratiopharm Ulm point guard Per Gunther communicates with teammates last season at Lokhalle in Gottingen.
Over the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 seasons, Ulm and Gottingen split 4 games over the last two seasons with each team winning on the road in 2007-2008 before both teams protected their home floors with victories in 2008-2009. ratiopharm Ulm limited MEG Gottingen to 37% floor shooting, outrebounded the Violets 49-34 and made 14 of their 18 free throw attempts Saturday night April 11th, 2009 at Lokhalle in Gottingen. But as much as their solid defense and strong rebounding helped, Ulm suffered a team-record 31 turnovers and made only 4 of 24 three point attempts (17%) in a 70-62 road loss to MEG Gottingen.
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In the first meeting last season, ratiopharm Ulm celebrated 'Saint Nikolaus Tag' with a terrific team effort in an exciting 76-69 holiday home win over a hot BG74 Gottingen Saturday night December 6th, 2008 at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm. Lee Humphrey led a balanced Ulm attack with 13 points hitting 4 of 8 threes and Dru Joyce sank 8 of 10 free throws to finish with 12 in the win. As a team, a hot shooting ratiopharm Ulm hit 11 of 22 threes including several clutch baskets in the fourth quarter to wrap up the victory as Christmas Man (Santa Claus) enjoyed the action from the crowd.
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In 2007-2008, Ulm and Gottingen split two games with each team picking up a road win in the opponents building. In the seasons first meeting on December 13th, 2007, ratiopharm Ulm used a strong second half surge to earn a 91-82 road win at Lokhalle. All Star forward Jeff Gibbs powered his way to 21 points 17 rebounds, Bryan Lucas added 15 points 4 rebounds and Konrad Wysocki went for 13 points 10 boards in leading Ulm's attack to the win. Gottingen's full court pressure helped them take the lead in the second quarter, but a strong late first half Ulm run pulled them even at 46 at the half. Ulm's 25-16 third quarter keyed the win.
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Later in the 2007-2008 season, Gottingen earned their road win in Ulm on Saturday March 1st, 2008. ratiopharm Ulm started fast with an 11-2 explosion sparked by 3 EJ Gallup three pointers in the opening minutes, but it was BG74 Gottingen who finished strong at Sportszentrum Kuhberg. Ulm's attack sputtered to 9 for 38 second half shooting and the Violets hit big shots (4 of 7 from three in the fourth quarter) to earn a hardfought 89-79 win over ratiopharm Ulm who finished shooting a season low 35% from the floor spoiling an intense team defensive effort with their inaccuarcy.
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ratiopharm Ulm's road trip to Göttingen will be a special game for guard Rocky Trice. After starring for Cuxhaven in the 2.Bundesliga north, Rocky played his first Bundesliga season with the Violets and was a fan favorite at the Lokhalle. Sunday's game will certainly be a meaningful game for Rocky against his former team in Gottingen.
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While ratiopharm Ulm focuses for their exciting uptempo challenge in Göttingen this Sunday, hardwork continues back in Ulm as ratiopharm Arena continues to take shape. On schedule for opening next December, the progress adds to the excitement about the future of basketball in Ulm. While the team focuses on the floor to finish the 2010-2011 season strong, tremendous excitement surrounds ratiopharm Ulm basketball as ratiopharm Arena continues to develop.
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TAYLORHOOPS.COM GAME NOTES
Ulm Roster
Lee Humphrey: sank 8 threes v Gottingen last season in Ulm
Rocky Trice: focused to face former team in Göttingen
Coleman Collins: ready for Gottingen front line and aggressive D
Sean Sonderleiter: hardworking post man does physical work for Ulm
Robin Benzing: talented F ready for uptempo game
Per Gunther: point guard key to attacking Göttingen pressure
Sebastian Betz: strong effort and energy from Ulm bench
John Bryant: C for Ulm leads league in rebounding and efficiency
Travis Walton: physical defender as backup pg for Ulm
Michael Wenzl: young post man gaining valuable experience
Head Coach: Mike Taylor
Asst Coach : Tunde Adekola
Location: Goettingen, Germany
Main Sponsor:
Home Court: Lokhalle
website: www.bg74.de
2007-2008: 13-21 13th place Bundesliga
2008-2009: 25-9 2nd place Playoffs lost to Bamberg 1st round
Offense Gottingen features several ballskilled players with the ability to attack the basket and break down the defense with the drive. Attacking in transition and pushing the basketball at an uptempo pace, the Violets like to use smaller and athletic lineups to create mis-matches and emphasize one on one driving opportunities for each position. One interesting part of the attacking Gottingen offense is the teams excellent work on the offensive boards.
Defense: Basing their game plan on ballpressure and teamwork, Gottingen excels at their fullcourt pressing and trapping defense. The Violets have outstanding athleticism and play passing lanes extremely well. Gottingen will randomly run and jump, trap out of control ballhandlers against pressure and double team the post. The teams excellent individual defenders and athletic wings give opponents problems. One benefit from their defense is the easy baskets it produces for their offense. Gottingen's aggressive team defense is a key to their early season success.
GM: Marc Franz
Head Coach: John Patrick
Players:
Louis Dale: excellent rookie PG from Cornell
Trent Meacham: smart combo G excellent for Wels Austria last year
Mike Scott: athletic 3/4 perfect fit for Gottingen style
Dwayne Anderson: versatile forward brings energy to team
Antoine Jordan: athletic wing gives Göttingen versatility and quality
Jason Boone: physical post man is much improved and hardworking
Robert Kulawick: 3pt shooting threat for Violets
John Little: veteran guard returns to provide depth
Jermain Raffington: former Ehingen post making step into Bundesliga
Christoph Tetzner: former Bayreuth F active cutter and energy player
