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TRAINING CAMP WEEK IN REVIEW! Tuesday September 2, 2008 Ulm Edges Bree in Preseason Game! ratiopharm Ulm opened their preseason training camp in Bree Belgium Tuesday with a tight 86-84 road win over Bree at the Expodrome. Lee Humphrey led Ulm with 19 points, Dan Fitzgerald added 15 points on a perfect 4 for 4 three point accuracy and Dru Joyce hit clutch free throws to seal the tight win. Following a competitive first quarter, Bree held a 23-21 lead but Ulm's second quarter run helped them build a 44-38 halftime advantage. Bree responded with a strong third quarter and trimmed the deficit. Ulm took a 60-59 lead into the fourth. Jeff Gibbs enjoyed a solid evening with 12 points while Sean Finn and Per Gunther added 9 points apiece. Ronnie McCollum drilled 5 of 10 threes to lead Bree with 21 points followed by 12 points from Michael Meeks, 11 points 5 assists from Ed Norvell, and 10 points apiece from Kevin Reed and Josip Vucica. For the preseason game, ratiopharm Ulm shot 50% from the floor and sank 30 of 43 free throws for 73%. Bree also connected on 50% from the floor and outrebounded Ulm 24-19. Wednesday September 3, 2008 ratiopharm Ulm and Bree participated in a controlled scrimmage which was outstanding for both teams. After one full quarter of action, the teams took turns with sets of three possessions on offense working halfcourt with one conversion. A variety of aspects were focused on including man to man offense-defense, transition game/end of break, zone offense-defense, presses and sideline and endline plays. The controlled scrimmage allowed both teams opportunity to provide immediate instruction and focus on specific areas needing practice and repetition. To finish the evening, the teams played a final full 10 minute quarter. The only negative of the night was Ulm's talented young point guard Per Gunther taking an elbow to the mouth and chipping his tooth. Per would be ok and receive dentist treatment and a fixed tooth Thursday morning in Bree. Thursday September 4, 2008
Ulm Tops Bree Thursday at Training Camp! Completing their three day work with Bree, ratiopharm Ulm played without several key players but rallied together for a terrific team performance in topping Bree 79-75 Thursday night at Expodroome in Bree. While Dru Joyce and Romeo Travis were excused from training camp for the weekend to travel to the International Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario Canada for the debut of 'More than a Game', a docmentary about their high school times with LeBron James and the impact of basketball on their lives, ratiopharm Ulm prepared for their second meeting with Bree adjusting their lineup. Adding to the shortened lineup card, talented 20 year old point guard Per Gunther would miss Thursday nights game after having his chipped tooth fixed earlier in the day. Lee Humphrey started at the point and Keith Triplett at the three with Dan Fitzgerald also receiving minutes at the small forward. Hardworking wings Sebastian Betz and captain Emeka Erege also took advantage of the opportunity. Ulm's hot shooting helped them build a 43-36 halftime lead. Just like Tuesday nights game, Bree responded with a third quarter run and tied the game at 55 heading into the fourth quarter. Ulm went on a run and built an 11 point advantage before Bree cut the lead benefiting from 4 straight free throws after an transition foul and Ulm technical foul. With 5 minutes remaining, Ulm held a 71-65 lead and maintained down the stretch holding off the Bree comeback. An excellent team effort, Ulm created 21 steals, hit 13 of 29 threes, 12 of 17 free throws and 47% from the floor. Lee Humphrey buried 6 of 9 threes for 22 points while Basti Betz nailed 4 of 7 threes for 20 points plus 5 rebounds. An active Keith Triplett collected 13 points 4 rebounds and 4 steals and Jeff Gibbs finished with 8 points 7 boards. Bree was led by scoring guard Ronnie McCollum who finished with 18 points, Josip Vucica 13 points, Odell Hodge with 12 points 7 rebounds and Ryan Moss 11 points 6 rebounds. The three competitive evenings in Bree included two quality preseason games and one excellent controlled scrimmage. Both teams benefitted greatly from the work. Friday September 5, 2008 Checking out of Centreparcs just after a team breakfast, ratiopharm Ulm completed their final practice of the training camp in Bree at the Expodroome from 1130 to 130pm. Focusing on feedback from Thursday nights game against Bree, the team continued to build positive habits and take the next steps with offensive and defensive systems. Completing practice, the team loaded up and hit the road to Aalst Belgium where they checked into their hotel and enjoyed a team dinner provided by the Aalst team. Following their intense mid-week work in Bree, ratiopharm Ulm players were happy to have time at the hotel. Preseason means hardwork and most of the team lost their legs after their strong effort in Bree. For ratiopharm Ulm, Friday night was all about rest. Saturday September 6, 2008
Ulm Closes Belgium Trip with loss in Aalst! (photo Aalst) Ulm's Per Gunther defends Aalst guard Damon Huffman as Jeff Gibbs looks on in Satrday night's preseason action. After an excellent week in Bree Belgium, ratiopharm Ulm closed their training camp with a road trip and away preseason game Saturday night against Okapi Aalstar an Ethias League team from Belgium. An energized Aalst squad worked to a 20-15 lead after one quarter before Ulm battled back with a second quarter rally sparked by center Sean Finn and wing Keith Triplett. A corner three with seconds remaining in the first half gave the Belgian hosts a 41-35 halftime lead. The fresher Aalst team made a run outscoring a tired Ulm team 32-18 in the third quarter. Playing their fifth preseason game in 8 days filled with two-a-days and travel, ratiopharm Ulm players shot 40% from the floor but made only 13 of 27 free throws 48% in the game. Jeff Gibbs led the Ulm effort with a 14 point 11 rebound double double while Keith Triplett added 14 points of his own on a perfect 3 for 3 three point shooting. Sean Finn scored 13 points with 4 rebounds and Lee Humphrey chipped in 12 points in the loss. Veteran Damian Cantrell paced Aalst with 19 points 8 rebounds while Stephane Pelle added 16 points 6 boards in the win. Wingman Mo Charlo chipped in 15 points while Thomas Foucard and Piet Del Bei totaled 10 points apiece. Aalst played a quality team game filled with excellent ballmovemet and hot perimeter shooting sinking 55% from the floor. Aalst also made 20 of 24 free throws. Fans can see pictures and download clips of action from the game at the Okapi Aalst website here Ulm @ Aalst September 6, 2008 With their on-court work complete for training camp week, ratiopharm Ulm returned home early Sunday morning and will take time to rest and recover Sunday and Monday. The team gets back on the practice court with two workouts Tuesday and hosts Bundesliga rival EnBW Ludwigsburg Wednesday at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm. After spending the early preseason practicing at Ulm University gym North because of renovations to Kuhberg, the team will return to their homecourt of Sportszentrum Kuhberg Tuesday. Follow all the fast breaking ratiopharm Ulm baketball action all season long on Taylorhoops.com! GO ULM! MIKE T
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