Now it’s getting serious: The BG Göttingen has the privilege of being with host MHP giant Ludwigsburg the season in the Basketball Bundesliga to open. Both teams face each other on Friday at 8.30 p.m. in the MHP Arena. As everywhere, stay in the “living room” of the former BG trainer John Patrick the seats in the hall, which holds more than 4,100 fans, are empty, no spectators are allowed.
Since 2013 John Patrick Head coach of the Ludwigsburg, meanwhile it has become a “family thing”. His sons Johannes (19) and Jacob (16) are part of the Bundesliga squad. Both got in at a young age Göttingen Played basketball at ASC 46 – even back then under the direction of her father. Jacob Patrick fell at the final tournament BBL in Munich in June due to his unconcern. He should keep this above all on the offensive, his father demands a tough defense from him and the entire team anyway.
Polas Bartolo as a defensive specialist
One of the leaders could be this season Jonas Wohlfarth-Bottermann – WoBo for short – will follow in summer 2019 Ludwigsburg came. The 30-year-old, 2.08 meter long player is known for his degrees close to the board – but also for quickly getting into foul trouble. New to the team is Yorman Polas Bartolo, who has twice been recognized as the best BBL defensive player in the past and thus certainly well suited to the game system based on a strong defense John Patrick fits. The 35-year-old is still in top form and therefore certainly a role model for the young players in the giant team.
Elias Harris and Brose Bamberg were always mentioned on one go – that’s over now. The 31-year-old is considered to be capable of jumping and thus also strong in rebound, his defensive qualities will also be in demand. Jordan Hullswho made Würzburg came is a player who has been dangerous to the Göttingen in the past. The 30-year-old can throw distance throws – he has already hurt the BG several times.
Darden replaces injured Hawkins
Javontae Hawkins should be the star of the team. He should have been the player on the John Patrick can put when things get tight. However, the 26-year-old is out for a long time after a cruciate ligament rupture, so that the Ludwigsburg team have made further improvements and secured the services of a veteran: Tremmell Darden, previously in the service of Syntainics MBC, is starting his 17th with the MHP giants. Basketball season. The 38-year-old Forward has signed a contract until the summer of 2021. The American who, among other things, for Real Madrid, Zalgiris Kaunas, Olympiakos Piraäus and Besiktas Istanbul ran up, got in Europe 429 competitive games played so far. In the past two seasons, the veteran has been one of the main factors behind the club’s stay in the league Weissenfels.
John Patrick stacks – despite the many well-known additions – in terms of forecasts and refers to the many new players in his team. However, this is nothing new, the constant change is actually a constant in his work. Once again, his main focus will be on defense, so he demands a good physique and a lot of commitment from his players. In addition to his sons, he also has great expectations of the two young players Ralph Hounnou (18) and Lukas Herzog (19). The goal is to achieve the Playoffs.
From Kathrin Lienig
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