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Merlins challenge championship-motivated Bayreuthers to a duel!
HAKRO Merlins Crailsheim challenges BBC Bayreuth in the BARMER 2nd Basketball Bundesliga ProA on November 8th, 2025. Live broadcast on Sporteurope.TV.
Merlins challenge championship-motivated Bayreuthers to a duel!
Next Sunday, November 8th, 2025, the Basketball Bundesliga ProA will go into the next round, while HAKRO Merlins Crailsheim face old rivals BBC Bayreuth. The game will take place at 3:00 p.m. in the Oberfrankenhalle and will be broadcast live on Sporteurope.TV. For all fanatical Merlin fans who can't be there, there will be a public viewing in the legendary Wunderbar, where you can really get excited.
This matchup is the eighth game day and the first double game day of this season. The Merlins previously had a home game against the Nuremberg Falcons and now face the task of asserting themselves against the historic team from Bayreuth. The BBC is not just any club - the team won the league title in 1989 and was also cup winner between 1988 and 1989. Despite its glorious past, the club has struggled in the second division since 2023.
Current form and player analysis
BBC Bayreuth has had a difficult start to the season with just one win from five games. However, the team, which is under coach Florian Wedell, has gained some momentum in the last few games, most recently celebrating a win against Karlsruhe. Moritz Plescher was particularly impressive, scoring 28 points on matchday six, setting his personal best. New point guard Rayshawn Mart is currently the team's top scorer with an average of 14.7 points and 6 assists per game.
Five of the BBC's seven top scorers will also be playing each other in their second season, which promises to be an exciting dynamic. The Ukrainian center Artem Kovalov continues to be an important part of the team with 11.4 points and 6 rebounds and could pose challenges for the Merlins.
The Merlins in the Bundesliga
The HAKRO Merlins Crailsheim are known for having a well-positioned team. With players like Anthony Gaines, who scores 14.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, and Brock Gardner, who averages 16.8 points, they have a solid starting position. The role of Marvin Ogunsipe, who contributes 13.8 points and 7.5 rebounds, and TJ Madlock, who is an important team member with 11.3 points, is also undisputed.
The Merlins fans are optimistic and expect an exciting duel. In addition to the fight for the points, they also hope for a good atmosphere in the hall, where numerous supporters from Crailsheim will travel to support their team.
Looking ahead to the next home game against BG Göttingen after the game against the Merlins, Bayreuth is expected to do everything they can to offer the fans in Upper Franconia a thrilling game. It remains exciting to see whether the HAKRO Merlins can stop the BBC's upward trend and whether they can continue their own season with a win.
More information about the Merlins and the game is on hakro-merlins.com and up eurobasket.com to find.