2010-2011

Season in Review

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ratiopharm Ulm Basketball 2010-2011

Thursday April 14th, 2011

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ratiopharm Ulm Travels to Dusseldorf and hosts Oldenburg in exciting two game weekend!

ratiopharm Ulm tips off an exciting two game weekend with their final road trip of the season Friday night to face the Dusseldorf Giants before returning home to host the powerful Ewe Baskets Oldenburg Sunday afternoon at Sportszentrum Kuhberg.

ratiopharm Ulm @ Dusseldorf Giants

Friday April 15th, 2011  730pm 

Burg-Wachter-Costello  Dusseldorf, Germany

ratiopharm Ulm vs Ewe Baskets Oldenburg

Sunday April 17th, 2011 4pm

Sportszentrum Kuhberg  Ulm, Germany

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Friday April 8th, 2011

95    85

LUDWIGSBURG OUTSCORES ULM!

EnBW Ludwigsburg outscored ratiopharm Ulm 95-85 to earn an important win in their fight for the BEKO Bundesliga playoffs.  Captain Lee Humphrey led the Ulm attack hitting five of six threes for 19 points and Coleman Collins shared topscoring honors with 19 points 6 rebounds against his former team.  Ulm center John Bryant posted his Bundesliga leading 14th double double with 13 points 17 rebounds in the loss.

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ratiopharm Ulm center John Bryant posted his Bundesliga leading 14th double double with 13 points 17 rebounds Friday night against Ludwigsburg.

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Thursday March 31st, 2011

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BAYREUTH 3's BEAT ULM!

ratiopharm Ulm dropped an 84-65 road game to BBC Bayreuth Thursday night at Oberfrankenhalle.  Needing a key win to help their fight to stay in the Bundesliga, Bayreuth's emotional first quarter established an early lead before Ulm fought back against the wave of momentum. But Bayreuth caught fire with a string of four straight third quarter three pointers to break the game open.  Center John Bryant led the Ulm attack with 14 points 5 rebounds while Robin Benzing and Dan Fitzgerald added 12 points apiece.

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ratiopharm Ulm center John Bryant works on the block against Bayreuth big man Jared Reiner Thursday night March 31st at Oberfrankenhalle in Bayreuth.

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Sunday March 27th, 2011

71   68

BONN EDGES ULM!

ratiopharm Ulm rallied throughout an exciting fourth quarter comeback but their late charge fell short as Telekom Baskets Bonn claimed a 71-68 victory Sunday evening at Telekom Dome. Rocky Trice led the Ulm attack with a terrific 17 point 5 rebound 3 assist 3 steal performance and John Bryant added 15 points 9 rebounds in the physical game.

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ratiopharm Ulm All Star forward Robin Benzing and Telekom Baskets Bonn forward Jacob Jaacks fight for a rebound Sunday evening at Telekom Dome in Bonn.

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Thursday March 24th, 2011

ULM'S BIG MAN!

ratiopharm Ulm toured the construction of ratiopharm Arena Thursday afternoon in Ulm but the enthusiastic sneak preview was not the only positive from the day --- center John Bryant re-signed a new contract with ratiopharm Ulm to play the post when ratiopharm Arena opens up next season.  The Bundesliga's most efficient player (21.6efficiency) and leading rebounder in the league (11.0), John is currently 10th in the league in scoring 14.4ppg, 2nd in blocks (1.7), 4th in the league in field goal percentage (63.8%) and leads the Bundesliga in double doubles with 13.  John's signing comes after a tremendous 27 point 18 rebound performance in last Sunday's 90-85 double overtime home win over Trier. 

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ratiopharm Ulm GM Thomas Stoll presents center John Bryant with his new contract Thursday afternoon while the team tours new ratiopharm Arena. 

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Sunday March 20th, 2011

  90  85 2OT

ULM TIPS TRIER IN TWO OVERTIMES!

ratiopharm Ulm outlasted TBB Trier in an exciting 90-85 double overtime win Sunday afternoon at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm.  John Bryant posted a powerful 27 point 18 rebound double double and Dan Fitzgerald hit several big shots for 15 key points in the hardfought win.  Former ratiopharm Ulm point guard Dru Joyce enjoyed an excellent 24 point 5 rebound 5 assist night for Trier in the loss.

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ratiopharm Ulm center John Bryant powered his way to a 27 point 18 rebound double double leading his team to an exciting 90-85 double overtime win over Trier Sunday afternoon.

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Friday March 18th, 2011

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LATE HAGEN RUN BEATS ULM!

ratiopharm Ulm and Phoenix Hagen went back and forth in a game that featured 18 ties and 17 lead changes, but a late Hagen run pushed the Phoenix to an 83-77 win Friday night at Enervie Arena in Hagen.  Rocky Trice was tremendous for ratiopharm Ulm finishing with a 25 point 15 rebound double double while center John Bryant added 10 points 15 boards of his own.  The loss spoiled the Homecoming for ratiopharm Ulm point guard and Hagen native Per Gunther who enjoyed a solid performance with 12 points in the loss. 

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ratiopharm Ulm point guard Per Gunther huddles with Head coach Mike Taylor Friday night at Enervie Arena

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Saturday March 12th, 2011

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TEAM EFFORT POWERS ULM!

ratiopharm Ulm put seven players in double figures in a 99-79 home win over MBC Saturday night at Sportszentrum Kuhberg.  Captain Lee Humphrey led the strong team effort hitting five of eight threes for a game high 17 points while Robin Benzing added 13 points, John Bryant chipped in 12 points 9 boards, Rocky Trice had 12 points and Dan Fitzgerald drilled four of five threes for 12 points in the win.  Coleman Collins contributed 10 points 5 rebounds and Tommy Mason-Griffin sparked Ulm with 10 points 9 assists in his Sportszentrum Kuhberg debut.

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ratiopharm Ulm captain Lee Humphrey hit 5 of 8 threes to lead 7 players in double figures with 17 points in a 99-79 win over MBC.

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Wednesday March 9th, 2011

100 90

ALBA TOPS ULM 100-90!

ratiopharm Ulm put four players in double figures led by center John Bryant's 20 point 9 rebound performance, but ALBA Berlin earned an entertaining 100-90 home win Wednesday night at O2 World Arena in Berlin.  Rocky Trice added a strong 15 point 5 rebound 4 steal night and Dan Fitzgerald buried three threes on his way to 15 points in his return with ratiopharm Ulm. 

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ratiopharm Ulm guard Rocky Trice finishes a breakaway slam in Wednesday nights against ALBA Berlin at O2 World Arena. 

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Friday March 4th, 2011

HERB BROWN VISITS ULM!

ratiopharm Ulm welcomes experienced professional coach Herb Brown to town this weekend for a week-long visit.  An outstanding basketball man, Herb was most recently working as an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats of the NBA.  Throughout his visit, Herb will spend time with the ratiopharm Ulm team and staff offering expertise from his lifelong basketball adventure.  ratiopharm Ulm welcomes Herb Brown for what is sure to be a fantastic visit on and off the floor.

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ratiopharm Ulm welcomes Herb Brown

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Thursday March 3rd, 2011

ULM ADDS TOMMY MASON-GRIFFIN;

BRINGS BACK DAN FITZGERALD!

ratiopharm Ulm was active before the Bundesliga roster deadline adding point guard Tommy Mason-Griffin and bringing back sharpshooting forward Dan Fitzgerald to provide depth down the stretch of the 2010-2011 BEKO Basketball Bundesliga season.

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ratiopharm Ulm signed point guard Tommy Mason-Griffin and sharpshooting forward Dan Fitzgerald as 'stand-by Americans' before the Bundesliga Roster deadline March 1st. 

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Saturday February 26th, 2011

84  81

DERBY DRAG

An emotional rivalry game is always fantastic to win and disappointing to lose.  For this chapter of the Baden Wurtemburg Derby between rivals ratiopharm Ulm and Walter Tigers Tübingen, the Tigers earned the win.  ratiopharm Ulm's slow start to Saturday nights Baden Wurtemburg Derby forced the team to play from behind and despite a career high 33 point performance from Robin Benzing, Ulm came up short against the Tigers 84-81. After ratiopharm Ulm won 100-83 in Tübingen earlier this season, rival Tigers got revenge with their 84-81 road win in Ulm. 

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ratiopharm Ulm All Star point guard Per Gunther walks off the floor following Saturday's hardfought Derby loss to rival Tubingen.

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Sunday February 20th, 2011

103  91 OT

SuPERb PERFORMANCE!

ratiopharm Ulm rallied with a remarkable 12-0 run in the final 2:27 of regulation as All Star point guard Per Gunther made back to back AND1 three point plays to lead the fourth quarter comeback forcing overtime, but BG Göttingen outscored Ulm in the extra session to earn a 103-91 win Sunday at Lokhalle. Posting a career high, Per Gunther finished with 27 points 6 assists for ratiopharm Ulm while Rocky Trice totaled 19 points 7 rebounds, 3 assists 4 blocks, Robin Benzing had 16 points 8 rebounds and center John Bryant added a 12 point 10 rebound double double.  

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ratiopharm Ulm All Star point guard Per Gunther spearheaded a tremendous fourth quarter comeback to force overtime, but BG Göttingen outscored Ulm in the extra session to earn a 103-91 win Sunday at Lokhalle.

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Saturday February 12th, 2011

  100 80

ULM CATCHES FIRE!

ratiopharm Ulm caught fire Saturday night shooting a sizzling 66% from the floor hitting 13 for 19 from three in their 100-80 home win over LTi Giessen 46ers at Sportszentrum Kuhberg.  Robin Benzing led 6 Ulmers in double figures making a perfect 4 for 4 from three and John Bryant posted his Bundesliga leading 10th double double with 13 points 10 rebounds.  For ratiopharm Ulm, Saturday nights home win over LTi Giessen 46ers was an excellent performance in a strong TEAM win!

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ratiopharm Ulm All Star forward Robin Benzing was perfect from the floor hitting all five of his shots including 4 of 4 from three point range for a game best 19 points in Saturday's 100-80 win over LTi Giessen 46ers.

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Saturday February 5th, 2011

91       87

DRAGONS EDGE ULM!

ratiopharm Ulm's tremendous team effort fell just short of an upset in Saturday nights 91-87 road loss at Artland Arena.  In an exciting game, ratiopharm Ulm pushed the talented Dragons to the limit before falling by four points in the hardfought loss.  Rocky Trice was outstanding for ratiopharm Ulm with an 18 point 10 rebound 5 assist performance while Robin Benzing added 18 points 7 boards in the loss.  Taking many positives from the game, ratiopharm Ulm's team effort was a performance to build on.

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ratiopharm Ulm forward Coleman Collins defends Artland Dragons forward Adam Hess in Saturday nights game at Artland Arena.

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Saturday January 29th, 2011

85   71

A SPECIAL SATURDAY!

ULM BEATS PHANTOMS AND HONORS CHRISTIAN GROSSE!

ratiopharm Ulm All Star forward Robin Benzing scored 14 of his 17 points in a key fourth quarter run and center John Bryant powered his way to an impressive 18 point 15 rebound double double leading their team to a hardfought 85-71 home win over streaking NewYorker Phantoms Braunschweig Saturday night at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm.  Along with the win, ratiopharm Ulm honored hardworking reserve guard Christian Grosse who retired from the Bundesliga after the game.  Combining the hardfought team win and the special moment for a fan favorite, Saturday night was certainly special at Sportszentrum Kuhberg.

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ratiopharm Ulm All Star forward Robin Benzing sparked his team with 14 points in the fourth quarter of Saturday nights 85-71 home win over a red-hot NewYorker Phantoms Braunschweig.

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Saturday January 22nd, 2011

ULM'S ALL STAR FUN!

ratiopharm Ulm enjoyed oustanding representation at the 2011 Beko Basketball Bundesliga All Star Day Saturday January 22nd at Trier Arena.  Playing with the South team in the BEKO BBL All Star game, ratiopharm Ulm forward Robin Benzing had the honor of starting for the second straight season while teammate Per Gunther came off the bench in the featured game.  Meanwhile, the South NBBL All Star team was coached by ratiopharm Ulm's Rainer Bauer and young forward Andreas Wenzl who enjoyed a strong performance in the 'rookie game'. 

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ratiopharm Ulm forward Robin Benzing (left) attacking the North defense in the Bundesliga All Star game while Ulm's Andreas Wenzl finishes strong for the South team in the NBBL All Star Game. 

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Saturday January 15th, 2011

74             67

SKYLINERS EDGE ULM!

ratiopharm Ulm and Deutsche Bank Skyliners looked up at the Ballsporthalle scoreboard late in the game Saturday night as the teams were deadlocked in a 67-67 ballgame with 2:50 to play.  Both teams had opportunities but Ulm's turnovers and Jimmy McKinney's three helped the Skyliners remain unbeaten at home in the exciting 74-67 win over ratiopharm Ulm January 15th in Frankfurt.  Catching fire in his homecoming game, ratiopharm Ulm forward Robin Benzing topscored with 20 points 4 rebounds while Rocky Trice added 13 points 5 rebounds and Sebastian Betz contributed 11 points making 3 of 4 threes in excellent minutes from the bench.  Center John Bryant produced 9 points with a game best 13 rebounds in the loss.  The Bundesliga's leading scorer, Skyliner point guard DaShaun Wood was in top form with an outstanding 17 point 12 assist double double while Quantez Robertson added 14 points 6 boards for Frankfurt along with 12 points from Marius Nolte and 11 point from Jimmy McKinney in the win.  Despite the loss, ratiopharm Ulm takes many positives from their performance as the team heads into the All Star Break this week. 

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ratiopharm Ulm huddles midcourt after their hardfought 74-67 road loss to the Deutsche Bank Skyliners Saturday night at Ballsporthalle in Frankfurt.

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Sunday January 9th, 2011

81         69

BAMBERG BEATS ULM!

ratiopharm Ulm came up short against defending Bundesliga champions brose Baskets Bamberg, but within Sunday's 81-69 loss are many positives for the Ulm team.  As Ulm pulled within 32-31, Bamberg's experienced and talented league leading 17-1 squad broke the game open with a 16-3 run over the final four minutes of the first half.  Trailing by 21 points (63-42) midway through the third, ratiopharm Ulm rallied to a 15-3 run cutting the deficit to 66-57 after three.  But behind Casey Jacbosen and Predrag Suput, Bamberg controlled play in the fourth quarter outscoring Ulm 15-12 to earn the win.  Per Gunther paced ratiopharm Ulm's attack with 12 points followed by Robin Benzing with 11 points 5 rebounds and Rocky Trice with 10 points 8 boards in the loss.  Despite the loss, ratiopharm Ulm takes many positives from the game and looks to build on their performance against the Bundesliga's best. 

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ratiopharm Ulm guard Rocky Trice takes off to attack the rim against brose Baskets Bamberg Sunday afternoon at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm.

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Thursday January 6th, 2011

  87     82

ULM BEATS SKYLINERS!

ratiopharm Ulm earned their fourth victory in their last five games with a hardfought 87-82 home win over second place Deutsche Bank Skyliners Thursday afternoon at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm.  Center John Bryant powered his way to a 22 point 12 rebound double double while captain Lee Humphrey buried a perfect five of five threes on his way to 20 points in the exciting home win. 

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ratiopharm Ulm captain Lee Humphrey and teammates are all smiles after their 87-82 home win over Deutsche Bank Skyliners Thursday afternoon at Sportszentrum Kuhberg.  Lee hit a perfect five of five from three point range keying the victory.

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Sunday January 2nd, 2011

100    93 OT

ULM BATTLES BACK IN BREMERHAVEN!

ratiopharm Ulm fought back from behind to take a 100-93 overtime road win Sunday evening at Stadthalle in Bremerhaven.  Ulm trailed 78-62 with five minutes to play before bursting to a 19-2 run and an 81-80 lead in the last minute of regulation. After Torrell Martin buried a big three pointer giving Bremerhaven an 85-82 lead, Ulm's Rocky Trice finished a clutch three point play that evened the score and sent the game to Overtime tied at 85. In the extra period,  ratiopharm Ulm outscored the Eisbaren 15-8 in the exciting comeback win.  Struggling through a slow start and trailing by double digit deficits three times, ratiopharm Ulm showed great heart in their hardfought road win. Robin Benzing led the attack with a career high 30 points 5 rebounds, John Bryant powered his way to a 21 point 18 rebound double double and Per Gunther finished with 20 points 6 assists in the comeback road win.

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ratiopharm Ulm guard Per Gunther finishes at the rim during Sunday's exciting comeback road win over Bremerhaven!

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Wednesday December 29th, 2010

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