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SCHWABISCHE DERBY !!
ULM HOSTS RIVAL EnBW LUDWIGSBURG FRIDAY!
ratiopharm Ulm vs EnBW Ludwigsburg
Friday April 8th, 2011 7:30pm
Sportszentrum Kuhberg Ulm, Germany
ratiopharm Ulm hosts rival EnBW Ludwigsburg Friday night at Sportszentrum Kuhberg for the next Schwabische Derby between the two teams. Focused for the challenging Derby matchup against Ludwigsburg, ratiopharm Ulm must overcome the loss of impact player Rocky Trice who suffered a season-ending knee injury Tuesday night in practice. Despite the adversity, ratiopharm Ulm looks to rally together for Friday's Schwabische Derby against rival EnBW Ludwigsburg.
ratiopharm Ulm tips off Friday's Schwabische Derby without key player Rocky Trice who suffered a season-ending knee injury in practice. Despite the loss of an impact player, ratiopharm Ulm is focused to rally together for Friday's Derby game.
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For ratiopharm Ulm, traditional rivalries exist with Walter Tigers Tubingen and EnBW Ludwigsburg. All based in the German State of Baden Wurtemburg, Ulm-Tubingen and Ulm-Ludwigsburg are those intense, emotional games that bring out the best in each other. Friday's Schwabische Derby between Ulm and Ludwigsburg is the next chapter in the exciting history between the two teams. Records can be thrown out the windown when rivals meet and the Schwabische Derby between Ulm and Ludwigsburg is an important game for the fans from both teams.
ratiopharm Ulm's All Star point guard Per Gunther in Green Shoes for SWU!
Ludwigsburg's 2010-2011 team features tremendous talent, athleticism, depth and experience. Led by former Bundesliga MVP point guard Jerry Green, Ludwigsburg has one of the most experienced teams in the league. After leading Ludwigsburg to their best season in franchise history during 2006-2007, Green moved onto success in Belgium with Oostende and Italy with Solsonica Rieti and NGC Cantu. This season, Green has averaged 9.6ppg 2.4reb 4.3ast while providing excellent leadership. Scoring two guard Alex Harris leads Ludwigsburg in scoring at 15.5ppg with 40% three point shooting. Harris is currently 5th in the Bundesliga in scoring. Veteran three man Toby Bailey adds tremendous skill and experience to the wing this season. The former UCLA star who led the Bruins to the 1995 NCAA title has enjoyed an outstanding career that included stops in the NBA (drafted by LA Lakers, played 2 seasons with Phoenix Suns) along with great years in Europe including
2001-2002 with Fillattice Imola in Italy, three seasons in Greece 2002-2003 with Panionios Athens, 2003-2004 with Aris Thessaloniki and 2004-2005 with A.E.K. Athens, two seasons in Belgium
2005-2006 and 2006-2007 at Telindus BC Oostende, a stinit in China with Beijing Aoshen Olympians. In 2007-2008, Bailey split the season between the Bundesliga with Koeln 99ers and
Ricoh Manresa in the Spainish ACB. After short appearces with Bejing and in Venezuala, Bailey returned to the Bundesliga for two seasons with the Artland Dragons. Finally, the veteran forward signed in Ludwigsburg this summer and has averaged 8.8ppg 4.7reb with 33% three point shooting. Lithuanian sharpshooter Donatas Zavackas also adds experience to the Ludwigsburg team this year. The former Pitt forward has played the last two seasons with
(2008-2009) Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius in the Eurocup and last year (2009-2010) Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius in the Euroleague. After an early season injury, Zavackas has been a key to the strong Ludwigsburg year averaging 12.8ppg 5.6reb and 52% from three. Former Bonn big man John Bowler has added a physical presence in the paint producing 11.5ppg 4.9reb on the year. Adding energy to the inside game, former Minnesota Golden Gopher Rick Rickert is averaging 7.9ppg 3.9reb while working extremely hard on the defensive end. Off the bench, young point guard David McCray is enjoying his best season in the Bundesliga and has stepped into a nice role within the Ludwigsburg team as a combo guard. McCray is averaging 5.8ppg with 1.9ast while playing a combo guard spot supporting both Green and Harris. Skilled forward Johannes Lischka has also made an impact with Ludwigsburg producing 6ppg 3.8reb while playing both forward spots. Yount talents Ziyed Chennoufi, Besnik Bekteshi and Tim Koch round out the roster with lots of potential. Midseason Ludwigsburg signed talented young wing Siim Sander Vene who has produced 4.4ppg with 36% three point shooting.
ratiopharm Ulm center John Bryant continues his outstanding season currently leading the Bundesliga in rebounding with 10.8rebpg and efficiency at 20.8.
This season Ludwigsburg started slow at 2-6 before reeling off 6 wins in 7 games including the 89-75 win over ratiopharm Ulm December 11th at Ludwigsburg Arena. Ludwigsburg slipped to a 2-4 stretch but recovered to post 8 wins in 10 games pulling themselves in the thick of the playoff race. But during their last two games, Ludwigsburg has dropped back to back matchups 90-79 in Bayreuth March 20th and falling 96-89 March 27th at home against Oldenburg.
ratiopharm Ulm forward Dan Fitzgerald drilled 7 threes in his last game against Ludwigsburg during the 2008-2009 season.
Over the last few seasons, ratiopharm Ulm and EnBW Ludwigsburg have locked up for some memorable games. During 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009 Ulm and Ludwigsburg split six meetings with the home team winning every matchup. Last year, in 2009-2010, EnBW Ludwigsburg swept Ulm in two games tipping the balance their way 5-3 over the four years. ratiopharm Ulm is focused for the next challenging matchup against rival EnBW Ludwigsburg this weekend and Friday's game will be the next edition of the exciting Schwabische Derby.
Earlier this season, ratiopharm Ulm raced to a 48-34 halftime lead after an excellent first twenty minutes, but second half surge pushed EnBW Ludwigsburg ran to an 89-75 win in Saturday night December 11th, 2010's Schwabische Derby at Ludwigsburg Arena. While the first half belonged to ratiopharm Ulm, a 30-8 third quarter turned the tide of the game erasing Ulm's lead as Ludwigsburg momentum vaulted them to victory. Robin Benzing led ratiopharm Ulm with 18 points 6 rebounds while Per Gunther added 18 points pacing the Ulm attack. In a game that saw both teams finish one half up 14, Ludwigsburg finished on top. For ratiopharm Ulm, Saturday night December 11th, 2010's Schwabische Derby against EnBW Ludwigsburg was a tale of two halves.
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ratiopharm Ulm forward Robin Benzing led the attack with 18 points 6 rebounds in Saturday night December 11th, 2010 Schwabische Derby at Ludwigsburg Arena.
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ratiopharm Ulm point guard Per Gunther gets into the lane at Ludwigsburg Arena November 14th, 2009.
March 13th, 2010, a Soldout Sportszentrum Kuhberg was the perfect setting for the Schwabische Derby between ratiopharm Ulm and EnBW Ludwigsburg. A close, competitive game through three quarters, rival EnBW Ludwigsburg edged ahead in the fourth as Ulm forced plays offensively and their comeback came up short in an 84-76 home loss. Winning for the first time in Ulm, EnBW Ludwigsburg had better focus and ballmovement over the forty minute game.
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ratiopharm Ulm's Coleman Collins scores two with authority against his former team EnBW Ludwigsburg Saturday night March 13th, 2010 at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm.
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Early last season, ratiopharm Ulm controlled Saturday night November 14th, 2009 Schwabische Derby against EnBW Ludwigsburg for 37 minutes, but a late Ludwigsburg run helped the hosts take an 80-71 home win live on DSF TV. Ulm's strong effort was led by Lee Humphrey's 15 points on 5 for 7 three point shooting and Robin Benzing's 14 points off the bench. Rocky Trice and Coleman Collins added 13 points apiece for Ulm in the hardfought loss.
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ratiopharm Ulm's Lee Humphrey continued his hot shooting hitting 5 of 7 threes to topscore with 15 points in the Schwabische Derby Saturday night November 14, 2009 at Ludwigsburg Arena.
In their matchup late 2008-2009 season, ratiopharm Ulm punched their first Bundesliga Playoff ticket with a fantastic 103-66 home win over EnBW Ludwigsburg Friday night April 17, 2009 at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm! Catching fire from the perimeter, ratiopharm Ulm sank a sizzling 17 of 33 three pointers (52%) as every Ulm player scored in the offensive fireworks. Sebastian Betz continued his excellent play with 17 points burying 3 of 6 threes.
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Up three points shooting two foul shots to ice the game 36 seconds to play, ratiopharm Ulm put themselves in position to win December 14th, 2008's Baden Wurtemburg Derby against EnBW Ludwigsburg in the rivalries last regular season game at Rundesporthalle. But two missed free throws, another big shot from Brian Jones and a defensive stand gave Ludwigsburg new life forcing a thrilling overtime that added to the fantastic history between the two teams. Brandon Woudstra starred in overtime leading Ludwigsburg to the intense 97-91 win. After an excellent effort and positioning themselves for a win, ratiopharm Ulm did everything but finish the game. And in classic rivalry way, Ludwigsburg made Ulm pay in overtime for leaving the game unfinished.
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In 2007-2008, Ulm and Ludwigsburg split two intense games as each team protected their home court with wins. Early in the season, ratiopharm Ulm upset EnBW Ludwigsburg 89-88 in overtime at Sportszentrum Kuhberg. Later last year, Ulm and Ludwigsburg met at beautiful Porsche Arena in Stuttgart where Ludwigsburg beat Ulm 95-84. Both games added to the terrific tradition of great games between the two teams.
In an instant classic game that scripted the next chapter of the traditional regional rivalry with an exclamaition point, ratiopharm Ulm upset Baden Wurttenburg neighbor EnBW Ludwigsburg 89-88 in an exciting back and forth overtime game that was up in the air until the final buzzer Friday October 12th, 2007. Trailing by as many as 13 points in the third quarter, Ulm stormed back before Kyle Bailey's clutch shot with 4.5 seconds left tied the game at 79 sending action to overtime. In the extra session, Bryan Lucas started scoring with a money three pointer before finishing the game with a wheeling left hand post move in the paint with less than ten seconds to play.
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Later in the season, Sunday Febuary 10th, 2008 ratiopharm Ulm's cruise-control first quarter proved to be the difference in Sunday's race, the Baden-Wurtemberg Derby against rival EnBW Ludwigsburg. Jeff Gibbs' relentless 20 point 16 rebound effort and 19 points from Konrad Wysocki powered the Ulm attack, but racing from behind, Ulm's efforts ran out of gas. Overcoming the deficit to battle back into the game, Ulm shifted gears to trim an 18 point second half deficit to 7 in the mid-fourth quarter, but Brandon Woudstra's back to back clutch threes sealed the hardfought 95-84 win for Ludwigsburg helping them take the checkered flag. Sunday, it was a speedy victory for Ludwigsburg at Porsche Arena in Stuttgart.
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In 2006-2007, Ludwigsburg topped Ulm early in the year at Rundsporthalle in Ludwigsburg. Later in the year, Ulm and Ludwigsburg split a pair of games with Ulm winning at home (Click here for Game Summary) before Ludwigsburg took revenge knocking Ulm out of the Cup in a German Cup semi-final game at Rundsporthalle in Ludwigsburg. A competitive respect is held between the two teams and last seasons rivalry games provided basketball fans with tremendous highlights from the 2006-2007 year. Sunday's meeting at Porsche Arena holds the potential to be the next exciting action.
Wednesday March 21st, 2007 ratiopharm Ulm saw their dreams of a trip to Hamburg's Colorline Arena and a German Cup Top Four appearance end with a 101-75 loss in Ludwigsburg at Rundesporthalle.
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March 17th, 2007 ratiopharm Ulm upset regional rival EnBW Ludwigsburg 92-81 in the "Baden-Wurrtemburg Derby" Saturday night before a standing room only sellout crowd at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm. Jeff Gibbs was outstanding with a 22 point 13 rebound double double in the win.
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Saturday night November 4th 2006, ratiopharm Ulm and EnBW Ludwigsburg rekindled their traditional regional rivalry with pride and passion at Rundsporthalle in an exciting game that saw big shots from veteran guards Jerry Green and Gordon Scott boost Ludwigsburg to a hardfought 85-78 win. ratiopharm Ulm's Jeff Gibbs starred with a tremendous 18 point 16 rebound performance!
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ratiopharm Ulm post player Coleman Collins takes aim on his former team EnBW Ludwigsburg this weekend!
ratiopharm Ulm post man Coleman Collins will be especially ready for Friday's game against EnBW Ludwigsburg. The former Virginia Tech Hokie big man played for Ludwigsburg in 2007-2008 before spending last season with the Fort Wayne NBDL team. Although a roster turnover has taken place in Ludwigsburg, Coleman will be focused for his next regular season matchup against his former team.
ratiopharm Ulm guard Rocky Trice attacks the basket last season against EnBW Ludwigsburg.
ratiopharm Ulm looks to bounce back from their last game, a road loss in Bayreuth Thursday March 31st. Unfortunately for Ulm, impact player Rocky Trice suffered a season-ending knee injury Tuesday night in practice as he collided with teammate John Bryant and landed awkwardly. Despite the blow, ratiopharm Ulm looks to rally together to overcome the loss of one of their key players.
As with every Derby game for Ulm, fans will play a major role in the environment Saturday night in Ludwigsburg. The home court advantage of Sportszentrum Kuhberg will be a factor in Friday nights Derby. Adding to the energy, ratiopharm Ulm celebrates sponsor SWU and recognizes Per Gunther's Green Shoes Friday night.
Friday night, ratiopharm Ulm is focused for the next edition of their Schwabische Derby against the rival EnBW Ludwigsburg team. Follow all the fast breaking ratiopharm Ulm Bundesliga Basketball action all season long on Taylorhoops.com!
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Ulm Roster
Lee Humphrey: captain focused for Schwabische Derby
Rocky Trice: impact player for Ulm suffered season-ending knee injury
Coleman Collins: focused for matchup v former team
Robin Benzing: talented F focused for Derby v Ludwigsburg
Per Gunther: young pg directing Ulm attack in Green shoes
Sebastian Betz: hardworking wing brings energy to Ulm team
John Bryant: C leads Bundesliga in rebounding 10.8reb
Travis Walton: PG brings defense and leadership
Sean Sonderleiter: hardworking post man recovering from illness
Michael Wenzl: young C playing role on team well
Tommy Mason-Griffin: healthy and focused for Friday's Derby
Dan Fitzgerald: drilled 7 threes last game v ludwigsburg in 2008-2009
Head Coach: Mike Taylor
Asst Coach : Tunde Adekola
Location: Ludwigsburg, Germany
Main Sponsor: EnBW
Home Court: Rundsporthalle
website: www.enbw-ludwigsburg.de
2007-2008: 15-19 12th place
2008-2009: 16-18 11th place
2009-2010: 17-17 11th place
Playoffs: none
Offense: A revamped roster with talented experienced players, Ludwigsburg relies on floor general Jerry Green who excels in ballscreens and features an outstanding midlane finish game. Alex Harris is an excellent scoring guard who is a three point threat and veteran Toby Bailey is one of the most well-rounded players in the Bundesliga. Sharpshooting Lithuanian four man Donatas Zavackas is a three point threat and inside John Bowler provides a physical presence while Rock Rickert adds energy and skill to the frontcourt. Johannes Lischka and David McCray provide quality depth for the Ludwigsburg attack.
Defense: Ludwigsburg plays an aggressive, athletic man to man defense while mixing in changing defenses including 2-3 zones after presses and on the endline inbound.
Head Coach: Markus Jochum
Players:
Jerry Green: former Bundesliga MVP returns to lead Ludwigsburg
Alex Harris: scoring 2G with 15.3ppg 41% from three
David McCray: talented young PG/brings energy to backcourt
Toby Bailey: veteran 3man adds experience and talent to attack
Donatas Zavackas: sharpshooting 4man is a key for team
John Bowler: physical inside scorer joins Ludwigsburg from Bonn
Rick Rickert: energy player adds quality to frontcourt
Johannes Lischka: skilled forward joins Ludwigsburg from Giessen
Tim Koch: talented young player provides depth
Besnik Bekteshi: skilled young guard a player for future
Siim Sander Vene: talented young wing shooting 36% from three
Ziyed Chennoufi: talented young player
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