Jordan Roland enters MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg’s upcoming fixture averaging 22 points per game for the VET-CONCEPT Gladiators Trier, ranking second in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga scoring race. The 29-year-old guard, known as “die Schleuder von der Mosel,” leads the competition with 10.7 three-point attempts per contest while converting at a 37.5 percent clip from beyond the arc.
Unconventional Shooting Mechanics Power Trier’s Offense
Nicknamed for a distinctive and unorthodox shooting form carried over from his college days at George Washington University and Northeastern University, Roland operates under a simple functional philosophy: if it works, leave it alone. Across his first three league appearances with Trier, the 1.85-meter guard has not scored fewer than 20 points in a single outing, cementing his status as one of the circuit’s most dangerous offensive players.
Global Journeys Shape the Scoring Guard’s Rise
Born on January 15, 1997, in Syracuse, New York, Roland carved a path to the top tier of German basketball. After completing his collegiate career in the United States, the sharpshooter headed across the Atlantic in 2021 to play for Valur Reykjavík in Iceland, where he put up 21.6 points per game. That stint caught the attention of several clubs in Germany, prompting a move of roughly 2,202 air kilometers to Rostock SEAWOLVES.
In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Roland averaged 12.3 points across 38 appearances to help guide the club from the BARMER 2. Basketball Bundesliga ProA up to the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga. An injury-interrupted 2023–2024 campaign in Rostock ultimately led to his departure, clearing the path for his arrival in Trier in November 2024. By late May 2025, he secured his second promotion to Germany’s top division with the Gladiators.
Roland Contributes Through Distribution and Active Defense
Beyond his perimeter volume, Roland impacts opponents through distribution and active hands on defense. Alongside his 22 points per contest, he supplies 4.7 assists and 3.7 rebounds, complemented by two steals per game. Head coach Carles Duran and the MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg defense face the task of containing a player who demands a high level of attention.
MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg Faces the Test
MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg prepares for the matchup following Roland’s recent contract extension announcement with Trier, which was unveiled during a home fixture against the RIESEN last year. With the guard settling firmly into his role as the top scorer while continuing his German language studies off the court, Ludwigsburg’s backcourt containment will dictate whether the visitors can neutralize the league’s second-leading scorer.
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