David Gerhard stays: contract extension with the Würzburg Baskets!

David Gerhard stays: contract extension with the Würzburg Baskets!

The basketball world in Würzburg is celebrating: David Gerhard has extended his contract with the VR-Bank Würzburg Baskets Academy. The 20-year-old winger, who impresses with his 2.00 meter height, has not only demonstrated his athletic abilities in recent years, but has also established himself as a role model for younger players. Razvan Munteanu, head of the academy, emphasizes that Gerhard's character and sporting achievements are an inspiration to many, even though he is still young himself.

He recently played an excellent season in which he scored a whopping 30 points in the game against Ehingen Urspring. Such performances make him a valuable player on the field, as s.Oliver Würzburg states. His path took him with a brief stopover at BBC Coburg before returning to the academy, where he has been active for several years.

Statistics speak for themselves

Gerhard's statistics are also impressive. In the current 2024/25 season, he has averaged a score of 7.1 in 27 games and has a field shooting percentage of 41.1%. With these numbers he proves that he has steadily improved, which is also clear from the assessment of Real GM. His development in recent years is a story full of progress and committed achievements.

• Statistik Überblick:
• 2022-23: 3 Spiele, 0,3 Punkte pro Spiel
• 2023-24: 21 Spiele, 1,4 Punkte pro Spiel
• 2024-25: 27 Spiele, 7,1 Punkte pro Spiel

Last year, 2023-24, he was already active in 21 games with an increase to 1.4 points per game. And now, in the current season, you can see how Gerhard has worked his way up to 7.1 points per game. In addition, his free throw rate of 68.3% is a solid figure that shows that he can survive even in pressure situations.

International experiences and promotion of young talent

But Gerhard doesn't just prove his talent at national level. In June 2023, he was part of the squad for the “Atlas International Tournament” in China, where he was able to gain valuable international experience and demonstrate his skills both offensively and defensively. This is particularly important because the German Basketball Federation has a clear strategy for promoting young talent and such international competitions play a key role in the development of young athletes.

Gerhard's career is not only an example of individual talent, but also shows how important the support network is for young athletes in Germany. The progress that is being made here is also clearly shown in the current infographics on the topic of promoting young competitive sports. This system promotes not only the athletes' athletic development, but also their personal development.

With his contract extension at the Baskets Academy, David Gerhard will continue to play a central role in the team and lay the foundation for a successful career. We are excited to see what the future holds for him!