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ROAD TRIP TO PADERBORN!
ratiopharm Ulm @ Paderborn Baskets
Saturday November 28, 2009 7:30pm
Sportszentrum Maspernplatz Paderborn, Germany
ratiopharm Ulm boards the team bus and heads north to the central German city of Paderborn for a weekend road trip and Saturday night game against Paderborn Baskets at Sportszentrum Maspernplatz. After three road trips to Paderborn came up empty over the last three seasons, ratiopharm Ulm is focused to make this weekend's road trip result in a win.
ratiopharm Ulm's Rocky Trice is focused for the next challenge in Paderborn.
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Over the last three seasons, Sportszentrum Maspernplatz has not been kind to ratiopharm Ulm. Febuary 25th, 2007, Paderborn jumped all over Ulm as they ran away with a 96-67 win. April 18th, 2008, Ulm led 58-51 at half only to see Paderborn's second half explosion outscore Ulm 101-91. Finally, last season, January 7th, 2009 Paderborn took an 82-66 home win over Ulm. These were three road trips to Paderborn that saw Ulm come up empty. This weekend, ratiopharm Ulm is focused to fill their road trip with a good performance and earn their first victory at Sportszentrum Maspernplatz in Paderborn.
ratiopharm Ulm post man John Bryant brings energy and enthusiasm to the team from the bench or as a starter.
And Ulm will pack momentum with them as they load up the team bus. After ratiopharm Ulm's exciting 75-72 home win over NewYorker Phantoms Braunschweig, the team set their sights on the next challenge. Looking ahead to this weekends road trip to Paderborn, ratiopharm Ulm is focused for their first road win at Sportszentrum Maspernplatz. Both Ulm and Paderborn celebrated the 'Aufstieg' in the same season of 2005-2006 as Ulm won the 2.Bundesliga South and Paderborn took the 2.Bundesliga North.
ratiopharm Ulm Christian Burns is enjoying a terrific season
Paderborn's 2009-2010 season tipped off with an 85-79 road win over Phoenix Hagen October 11th. After the initial victory, Paderborn has dropped 9 straight games. Most recently, Paderborn lost in Tubingen last weekend falling 93-81 to the Tigers at Paul Horn Arena. At 1-9, Paderborn is fighting to stay in the Bundesliga.
ratiopharm Ulm stepped up their defense in last weekends home win over NewYorker Phantoms Braunschweig. Here, Christian Burns (23) and John Bryant (14) double team in the paint.
Paderborn has almost completely revamped their roster. Leading the teams attack in the backcourt, skillful guard Malik Moore returned to Paderborn after a successful season in Pro A with MBC. A quick, attacking combo guard, Moore is a terrific scorer and currently leads Paderborn averaging 12.7ppg 2.8reb 3.9ast. Point guard duties are shared between crafty DeAndre Haynes and skilled young German playmaker Nicolai Simon. A rookie from Kent State, Haynes has produced 7ppg with 2.5reb and 2.3ast as a leader for Paderborn. Meanwhile, Simon works tirelessly on defense and has given his team with 5ppg and 82% from the foul line. On the wing, Paderborn features small forward Sefton Barrett who averages 9.9ppg 3.5reb 34% threes with an inside-out offensive game. Rookie guard Lawrence Borha has made the transition from the University of Utah to Paderborn and currently provides 3.4ppg 1.3reb 28% three point shooting. German wing Daniel Lieneke is playing more minutes on the perimeter this season as well. In the post, Paderborn features Terrance Dials (12.5ppg 4.5reb), Kevin Langford (9.3ppg 4.8reb 37% threes) and Matt Terwilliger (7.6ppg 5reb 46% threes). Added into the season to replace injured post man Nate Gerwig, Dials has given Paderborn a boost on the block. Langford, a rookie from TCU, has a skillful post game and plays with energy in the paint. Terwilliger could be the most improved player on Paderborn's team as he has stepped up his production tremendously. Most impressive has been Terwilliger's three point shooting touch hitting 14 of 30 threes on the season. German post man Robert Oehle brings a physical, competitive presence to the frontcourt as well.
ratiopharm Ulm's Lee Humphrey has drilled 22 of his last 34 threes (64%) over a 5 game stretch.
Overall in head to head meetings since the two teams moved into the Bundesliga, Ulm has captured 3 wins over Paderborn while Paderborn has topped Ulm 4 times. This weekends meeting finds Paderborn working to survive and stay in the Bundesliga while ratiopharm Ulm looks to build on last weeks win and work their way back from the up and down start to the season.
Last season 2008-2009, Ulm and Paderborn split a pair of games with each team winning on their home floor. In the last meeting with Paderborn, ratiopharm Ulm earned a hardfought 77-73 'Kampfensieg' over Paderborn Saturday night April 25th, 2009 at Sportszentrum Kuhberg in Ulm. In a physical, playoff-style game, ratiopharm Ulm limited Paderborn to 37% shooting and battled until a 10-2 fourth quarter run completed the comeback in the hardfought victory. Lee Humphrey led Ulm's attack with 17 points in the win. The physical and competitive 'kampfensieg' played out as perfect preparation for the post season as ratiopharm Ulm earned their 20th win.
click here for April 25, 2009 Ulm v Paderborn Game Summary!
ratiopharm Ulm point guard Per Gunther made big plays on both ends to help his team beat Braunschweig last weekend!
Earlier last season, Ulm traveled to Paderborn for a game January 7th, 2009. With wintry conditions outside, negative ten degrees celcius and powdery snow covered the north central German city of Paderborn the first week after new year. Just as cold in their first game of the new year, ratiopharm Ulm shot a season low 36% from the floor and fell victim to a late game-breaking run that pushed host Paderborn Baskets to an 82-66 Bundesliga win Wednesday night January 7th, 2009 at Sportszentrum Maspernplatz.
Click here for Jan 7, 2009 Ulm @ Paderborn Game Summary!
ratiopharm Ulm rookie forward Robin Benzing
In the 2007-2008 season, ratiopharm Ulm and Paderborn split a pair of meetings with Paderborn winning at Sportszentrum Kuhberg December 16th and Ulm claiming a German Cup Sweet 16 victory in early Febuary.
Click for Ulm v Paderborn German Cup Sweet 16 Game Summary!
But late last year, Paderborn took the rubber game beating ratiopharm Ulm 101-91 at Sportszentrum Maspernplaz.
Click for 4-18-08 Ulm @ Paderborn Game Summary!
The matchup between Ulm and Paderborn has provided exciting basketball for Bundesliga fans for two consecutive seasons. Before the German Cup Sweet 16 game, Paderborn clearly had the better of the meetings. Click the links below for recent game recaps of Ulm v Paderborn:
Sunday December 16, 2007 Game Summary
Febuary 25th, 2007 Game Summary
October 20th, 2006 Game Summary
ratiopharm Ulm post man Coleman Collins came off the bench for the first time this season and demonstrated tremendous team-first attitude as he delivered a strong game.
Paderborn's new head coach, Olaf Stolz is the former National team coach for Germany's womens team. After successful work in Rhondorf, Stolz aimed for success in the top German league, the Beko Bundesliga. After former Paderborn Head Coach Doug Spradley departed to Bremerhaven mid-summer, Olaf Stolz stepped in and took advanage of the opportunity.
ratiopharm Ulm rookie point guard Kevin Kanaskie
Ulm's lineup is back to full strength with the return of Sebastian Betz who missed the teams last two games suffering through a back problem. After rest and recovery, Basti returned to practice Tuesday night in Ulm.
Building off of last weekends 75-72 home win over NewYorker Phantoms Braunschweig, ratiopharm Ulm returns to full strength and is happy to have Basti 'back'.
ratiopharm Ulm wing Sebastian Betz returned to practice Tuesday and will be back in action after missing Ulm's last two games with a back problem.
Saturday night, ratiopharm Ulm aims for their first road win at Sportszentrum Maspernplatz in Paderborn.
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TAYLORHOOPS.COM GAME NOTES
Ulm Roster
Lee Humphrey: sharpshooter has hit 22 of 34 threes in last 5 games!
Rocky Trice: Ulm impact player producing 12.8ppg 5.4reb 2.6stl
Christian Burns: leads Ulm O with 16.4ppg 6.4reb
Coleman Collins: had strong game coming off bench in win
Robin Benzing: extra shooting practice sessions have him focused
John Bryant: defensive ace drew starting assignment last game
Kevin Kanaskie: rookie PG brings boost off Ulm bench
Sebastian Betz: returned to team after back injury
Per Gunther: focused for consistent point guard play
Christian Grosse: excellent week in practice
Head Coach: Mike Taylor
Asst Coach : Rainer Bauer
Location: Paderborn, Germany
Main Sponsor:
Home Court: Sportzentrum Maspernplatz
website: www.paderborn-baskets.de
2006-2007: 16-18 9th place Bundesliga
Offense: With a completely revamped roster and young team, Paderborn has produced an offense with the lowest field goal percentage (40%) and most turnovers (17.6pg) in the Bundesliga. Talented guard Malik Moore leads the offensive attack and can score from the two or as a primary ballhandler. Directing the attack, DeAndre Haynes pushes the ball well in transition and is a crafty passer in the paint. Hardworking Nicolai Simon has also fit into his role well. Athletic wing Setfon Barrett can score on the perimeter or in the post and Lawrence Borha continues to help his team. In the post, Terrance Dials has stepped in to pick up the production lost when Nate Gerwig went down. Rookie from TCU Kevin Langford also provides a tough matchup with an inside-out game. Finally, Matt Terwilliger has improved his production this season and is shooting an impressive 46% from three.
Defense: Paderborn relies on their man to man defensive work with point guard Nicolai Simon and DeAndre Haynes picking up full court with pressure. The team will press with a 1-2-2 falling back into man or zone after free throws.
GM:
Head Coach: Olaf Stolz
Players:
Matt Terwilliger: former Ohio St Buckeye hitting 46% from three
Malik Moore: leads Paderborn attack with 12.7ppg 3.9ast
Terrance Dials: former Ohio St C adds skill to Paderborn frontcourt
Sefton Barrett: skilled wing from Central Michigan
Kevin Langford: rookie post man from TCU
Nicolai Simon: talented young PG plays important role for Paderborn
DeAndre Haynes: crafty rookie PG from Kent state
Lawrene Borha: skillful rookie guard from University of Utah
Daniel Lieneke: hardworking German wing
Robert Oehle: physical back up post
Nate Gerwig: injured post man
