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Giants with new coach Riipinen: On to the key season 2025!
The MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg are starting the 2025/2026 season with new coach Mikko Riipinen and are relying on a breath of fresh air and teamwork.
Giants with new coach Riipinen: On to the key season 2025!
The MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg are facing a decisive season, which will be ushered in with a breath of fresh air by signing Mikko Riipinen as their new head coach. The 38-year-old Finn comes from BG Göttingen and not only brings with him an impressive range of experience as a Swedish national coach, but also an impressive track record: with the Norrköping Dolphins he won four championships and was voted coach of the year three times. His philosophy is based on tough defense and team-oriented basketball - concepts that have been very popular with many successful teams in the past, as Sportlexikon emphasizes.
Preparations for the 2025/2026 season are already underway. Riipinen, who will officially be on board from July 1, 2025, has already visited Ludwigsburg to get an idea of the team and explore the city. He also watched a RIESEN game live against SYNTAINICS MBC. He has signed his contract until 2027 and plans to live permanently after a short home holiday in order to respect and build on the club's existing identity, informs MHP RIESEN.
Upheavals and opportunities
The MHP RIESEN not only have a new head on the sidelines, but also have to close sporting gaps. Departures like Ezra Manjon, Hunter Maldonado, Justin Simon and Joel Scott leave a huge challenge both on and off the field. However, captain Yorman Polas Bartolo remains a valuable constant in the team. Johannes Patrick, Jonas Wohlfarth-Bottermann and Brandon Tischler are also still part of the team. Shiny newcomers like Keeshawn Kellman from Florida Gulf Coast, Stefan Smith from Cholet and Elijah Hughes from Rio Breogan raise hope for a breath of fresh air and a lot of offensive power. Above all, the new guards Smith and Buchanan as well as the scoring potential of Hughes and Sane should help the team to establish itself in the top half of the table and possibly move back into the play-offs, as Basketball World reports.
The focus for the start of the season is clearly on defensive strength and variability in attack, which is essential for a successful team. Teamwork is the be-all and end-all - a skill that athletes have to teach each other. Each player brings individual skills that must be used optimally. This is the only way a team can support each other and build trust, as Sportlexikon explains.
An exciting year lies ahead
The season begins with a large portion of optimism at MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg. With Mikko Riipinen on board and a mix of experienced players and new talent, the team could be well on their way to having an impressive season. The focus now is on integrating the new players and strengthening the team dynamic, and fans can look forward to exciting basketball. It remains to be seen whether the GIANTS can build on their old successes - the signs point to change and renewal!