Ivey and Stove leave Veolia Towers: move to Würzburg!

Ivey and Stove leave Veolia Towers: move to Würzburg!

A major upheaval is coming to Veolia Towers Hamburg, as top scorer duo Brae Ivey and Johnathan Stove have decided to leave the club. The two players are moving to FIT/One Baskets Würzburg next season, leaving a gap that will be difficult to fill. Ivey was Hamburg's best weapon, averaging 15.7 points per game (ppg), while Stove also shone with 14.1 ppg in the BKT EuroCup. Marvin Willoughby, managing director of sports at Veolia Towers, explained that the financial possibilities made a contract extension for both players impossible. A farewell with sadness, but also with best wishes for the future.

Both players caused a sensation last season not only in the easyCredit BBL, but also on the international stage in the BKT EuroCup. Ivey came to the Towers in February 2024 and played all 51 competitive games of the 23/24 season, always in the starting five. Especially in an exciting game against Rostock, he contributed the decisive basket to the 78:77 victory. Johnathan Stove was re-signed in November and particularly showed his skills in the final minutes of the game against Bonn, where he scored ten points in crucial moments. Stove was also always a reliable scorer internationally, as he scored double-digit points in all nine appearances.

Review of the season

The performance of the two players was crucial to Veolia Towers' success this season. Ivey and Stove played a key role in helping Hamburg achieve some notable wins in the league. The Towers were recently able to win a thrilling game in extra time against the SKYLINERS from Frankfurt. Hamburg triumphed 84-78, with Ivey standing out as Player of the Game with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Stove added 17 points, seamlessly matching Ivey's performances.

Overall, the two players also provided impressive statistics on the way to the FIT/One Baskets Würzburg, which not only impressed the people of Hamburg, but the entire basketball community in Germany. Ivey and Stove not only leave high standards for the sport, but also leave a lasting impression on the fans of the Veolia Towers.

A new path for players

Despite the joyful anticipation among the Würzburgers, who will strengthen their team with the two players, saying goodbye is not easy for the Hamburg fans. Veolia Towers are grateful for the commitment of Ivey and Stove and hope to see them back in the league next season. Marvin Willoughby expressed optimism about the challenges ahead, although the Towers now face a planning phase that could be tough.

The statistics platform BasketballStats247 offers comprehensive data and analyzes not only on these players, but on the entire basketball scene, making it a valuable tool for all fans and statisticians. The new challenges and restructuring at the Towers will certainly make the coming months exciting.