Rostock (dpa / mv) – Basketball Bundesliga club Rostock Seawolves made good use of the international break after the two home defeats against Alba Berlin and Brose Bamberg, according to head coach Christian Held. When the promoted team goes hunting for baskets again on Saturday (6 p.m.) at the Baskets Würzburg, the small series of defeats of the promoted team should come to an end. “We’ve trained well and taken clear steps as a team. Now it’s a matter of putting that into practice,” said Held, commenting on his team’s preparations (7th) for the duel in the 12th.
The Seawolves had won their previous two appearances this season. Würzburg, on the other hand, lost three times in three home games. In view of the narrow results Held emphasized: “Especially at home, Würzburg play an incredibly aggressive and intensive defense.”
In addition, according to Held, the Rostockers expect a very strong and experienced team. “They have many players in their ranks, some of whom have proven over the years that they can deliver good games at BBL level.” Würzburg has teamed up with the former Karlsruher Stanley Whittaker as well as O’Showen Williams and C.J. Bryce strengthened. The latter two professionals had previously played in Greece and Hungary. In these strong European leagues, the duo have put up excellent numbers, said Held.
