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Tuesday September 22nd, 2009

 

Tuesday September 22nd, 2009

    

Welcome to Ulm Robin Benzing!

ratiopharm Ulm welcomed talented young forward Robin Benzing to his new home as the shooting star of the German national team's 2009 European Championship run in Poland practiced with his new team for the first time Tuesday morning at TSG Soflingen.  This summer, Robin was the topscorer at the U20 Championships averaging 22.2ppg before averaging 5.5ppg and shooting 53% from the floor for the German National team in Poland.  Highlights from Robin's first National team experiences include a clutch three pointer from the right wing helping Germany beat Russia and a 16 point performance against the tough Greece National team.  Entering his rookie season in the Bundesliga, Robin worked with intensity through Ulm's morning skillwork and weight training before meeting the Ulm media for the first time.  Speaking with confidence from his strong summer and excitement about his new challenges, Robin credited his family and Marko Pesic for tremendous help throughout his process of signing in Ulm after development with TV Langen Giraffes in Pro A last season.  Joining ratiopharm Ulm for the beginning of the teams fourth week of preseason, Robin has much work ahead of him ranging from learning plays to learning to play with new teammates.  The 20 year old 6'10 perimeter skilled forward will have the opportunity to earn a major role for ratiopharm Ulm this season.  Robin's first game-action with his new team ratiopharm Ulm will likely by Saturday evening against brose Baskets Bamberg at JAKO Arena in Bamberg.  Before Saturday's preseason game, ratiopharm Ulm and Robin Benzing have much work to do.  But Tuesday tipped off with energy and excitement as ratiopharm Ulm welcomed Robin Benzing to Ulm!

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ratiopharm Ulm rookie forward Robin Benzing answers questions from media after his first practice in Ulm Tuesday morning at TSG Soflingen. 

The 6'10 Benzing prepares to meet the Ulm media after Tuesday morning practice at TSG Soflingen.

Germany's Robin Benzing, left , is challenged by Greece's Ioannis Kalampokis during their EuroBasket 2009, European Basketball Championships group E q

ratiopharm Ulm rookie Robin Benzing enjoyed a fantastic summer playing for his country with the German National team at the European Championships in Poland.  Here, Robin drives passed a Greece defender.

ratiopharm Ulm Preseason schedule

Saturday September 5th, 2009 ratiopharm Ulm 80  Nordlingen (ProA) 71

Sunday September 6th, 2009 Gmnunden Swans 96 Ulm 74 in Aalen Germany

Tuesday September 8th, 2009  ratiopharm Ulm 79 Bayern Munich (ProA) 69

Friday September 11th, 2009 Fritz & Macziol Cup Ulm 100 Wels 83

Saturday September 12th, 2009 Fritz & Macziol Cup Tubingen 91 Ulm 88

Sunday September 13th, 2009 Fritz & Macziol Cup Ulm 91 All Stars 89

Wednesday September 16th, 2009 ratiopharm Ulm 101 Leitershofen 61

Saturday September 19th, 2009 Wels (Wels, Austria) 90 Ulm 86 OT

Sunday September 20th, 2009 Gmunden (Gmunden, Austria) 97 Ulm 89

Saturday September 26th 2009 ratiopharm Ulm @ brose Baskets Bamberg

Tuesday September 29th, 2009 ratiopharm Ulm @ EnBW Ludwigsburg (scrimmage)

Friday October 2nd, 2009 ratiopharm Ulm @ Walter Tigers Tubingen

ratiopharm Ulm regular season opening schedule

Friday October 9th, 2009 ratiopharm Ulm v Telekom Baskets Bonn 7pm tip

Sunday October 11th, 2009 ratiopharm Ulm @ MBC 430m tip

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GO ULM!

MIKE T

 

 

 

 
 
 

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