BG Göttingen in a cup rush: Tra Holder strengthens the violets!

BG Göttingen in a cup rush: Tra Holder strengthens the violets!

Göttingen.On Friday evening at 8 p.m., BG Göttingen will welcome the Würzburg Baskets in the round of 16 of the BBL Cup in the S-Arena. At this clash, which brings together two teams from the Basketball Bundesliga, there will be a new player in the arena: Tra Holder, who was hired at short notice as a point guard. The BG sees itself in a challenging personnel situation, which is characterized by the commitment of Holder and another newcomer, Kostja Mushidi.

Tra Holder, who most recently worked in Sweden, brings valuable experience with him. The 29-year-old previously played in the BBL and has proven to be a solid player. “Tra is a fast and creative development player who can complement our team dynamic,” explains BG coach Olivier Foucart. Holder arrived in Göttingen on Wednesday and completed his first training session with the Violets on Thursday. However, it remains to be seen to what extent he will be able to be on the pitch against Würzburg, as he is struggling with jet lag and still has to adapt to the team and the game system.

The current squad situation

BG Göttingen has been forced to increase the squad after Noah Churchill Sørensen was injured and captain Mathis Mönninghoff will be out for a longer period of time due to health reasons. The last few games have been challenging for the violets, with a disappointing defeat against Frankfurt and a narrow deficit against Bayern Munich. Nevertheless, Foucart has optimistic hopes that the team can show progress against the Würzburg Baskets.

About the Würzburg Baskets: The team will play their first BBL cup game this season on Friday after receiving a bye in the first round. The start to the Bundesliga was mixed, but they were able to boast a clear 92:65 win in their last game against Rostock. The team has developed rapidly and has four scorers, which increases its offensive power.

The Waldstädter have won two games in the Champions League so far, which has boosted their self-confidence. Göttingen's assistant coach, Kenneth Desloovere, points out that the team follows similar game strategies as last season, but has become more dynamic with new scorers.

An emotional farewell

In addition to the sporting events, there will also be an emotionally significant farewell at the home game. Harper Kamp, a legend of BG Göttingen, is officially farewelled. The Veilchen-Power fan club is planning a special choreography as a thank you for his eight years of commitment to the club. “We want the hall to be full and everyone to be in their seats in time to implement the choreography,” says Matthias Klar, the chairman of the fan club.

The event is expected to be a fitting farewell for Harper Kamp, marked by the fans' collective creativity. Dirk Freiberger, 2nd chairman of the fan club, adds that an impressive farewell is due to the player who has had a significant impact on the spectators and the community in recent years.

In summary, this game will play a crucial role for BG Göttingen, both in the current sporting season and in the context of the emotional experiences associated with Harper Kamp's farewell. The atmosphere in the S-Arena on Friday promises both competitive dynamics and fond memories.

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