MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg Kick Off Pre-Season with a Win

The MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg basketball team has started their pre-season on a high note, defeating Ligarivalen Heidelberg 67-60 in their first test match of the new season. The team’s coach, John Patrick, expressed his satisfaction with the win, stating that it was acceptable considering they had only five training days behind them. Patrick also mentioned that the team had focused primarily on defense during their training sessions, which paid off as they managed to hold their opponents to just 60 points.

The MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg basketball team in action*

However, the team’s offense was not as strong, with a miserable free throw percentage of just over 60%. The team made up for this by winning the rebound duel with a plus ten. Ezra Manjon, the team’s new point guard, was a standout player, scoring 12 points and impressing his coach with his speed on the court. > “Er ist sehr, sehr schnell auf den Beinen” (He is very, very fast on his feet), said Patrick.

Ezra Manjon in action*

In contrast, two other new signings, Tomislav Buljan and Ta’lon Cooper, were noticeably absent from the match. When asked about their absence, Patrick was tight-lipped, saying only that the team would make an announcement in the coming days. Given the coach’s reputation, it seems likely that the two players will be leaving the team, which would mean that the MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg would need to find two new players to fill the gaps.

The MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg team logo*

Overall, the win was a positive start to the pre-season for the MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg, and fans will be hoping that the team can build on this momentum as they prepare for the new season.