What happened?
The EWE Baskets Oldenburg are facing a major overhaul. Ten players have left the club, while two have stayed. Five new professional basketball players have joined the Bundesliga team for the new season.
The Oldenburger have experience with major overhauls in the past. For example, they faced a similar situation in the 2007/08 season. Only Daniel Strauch remained with the new coach Predrag Krunic from the previous season's squad.
How will this impact the new season?
Sports psychologist Prof. Dr. Martin Schweer from the University of Vechta sees an opportunity in an overhaul. The old is left behind – a line is drawn. One goes into the new season with the chance to establish new ideas and visions, as well as rules and training methods.
| Season | Standing | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 2007/08 | 5 | 34 |
| 2018/19 | 2 | 64 |
What comes next?
The EWE Baskets Oldenburg will compete with a new team in the new season. It remains to be seen how this will affect the team's performance. Rickey Paulding, Jason Gardner, and Ruben Boumtje Boumtje were important players for the club in the past.
The Oldenburger have experience with successful seasons in the past. For example, they became German champions in the 2008/09 season. Will Cummings and Nathan Boothe were important players for the club in the 2018/19 season.
Conclusion
The overhaul at EWE Baskets Oldenburg will impact the new season. It remains to be seen how this will affect the team's performance. The Oldenburger have experience with successful seasons in the past and will compete with a new team in the new season.