The BG Göttingen had already adopted its Center Tai Odiase on the weekend via social media channels. It is now certain that the American will remain in the basketball league – even in Lower Saxony. He signed with EWE Baskets Oldenburg. The club reported this on Monday lunchtime.
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“EWE Baskets Oldenburg are taking consistent steps in realigning the squad. With Tai Odiase, whose style of play is defined by defense and rebounding, one of the best centers of the BBL is moving from the BG Göttingen to Oldenburg and is signing for the coming season ”, according to a publication by the club. There the “outstanding athleticism” and the “fighting spirit” are emphasized, Odiase sets accents on both sides of the parquet. In addition, Odiase has great qualities in pick & roll defense and also shines as a strong shot blocker under the basket.
“I am very happy to be able to continue playing in the BBL and then at such a big club as the EWE Baskets”, Odiase is quoted in the message. “I’m also looking forward to participating in a European competition. I can hardly wait to come to Oldenburg and get started, ”it continues.
“Due to the pandemic and its effects, the gaming market is presenting itself differently than in previous years. Given these circumstances, we are all the happier that we succeeded in making this commitment. I’m sure: Tai will delight our fans, said Hermann Schüller, managing partner of EWE Baskets.
Srdjan Klaric, sporting director at Oldenburg, added: “With Tai, we are signing a player who fits perfectly into our profile of demands at a center. He has proven himself with a strong season in Göttingen in the BBL, and at the same time has great development potential for the coming years. “
And of course head coach Mladen Drijencic is also satisfied that the American has chosen Oldenburg: “In the center position, Tai gives us new options, both defensively and offensively. His athleticism should improve the pick & roll defense and the work in the air space above our zone. In the attack, it should give our fast break, pick & roll and offensive rebounding a dynamic that is difficult to control by the opposing defense. ”With Odiase and Martin Breunig, the team has an interesting variability in the center position.
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