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Phoenix Hagen, the 2. Basketball Bundesliga ProA team, has announced several roster changes for the upcoming 2025/2026 season.
One of the key confirmations is the extension of Dennis Nawrocki's contract. Nawrocki, a versatile wing player, will be entering his third season with the team. He played 40 games in the 2024/2025 season across competitions and will continue his journey with Phoenix Hagen for another year [1].
Another significant addition to the team is Marcus Graves, a 29-year-old point guard. Graves, fresh from his ProA championship victory with the Gladiators Trier, has signed with Phoenix Hagen on a contract until summer 2026. Graves is known for his strong decision-making and scoring ability, particularly evident in playoffs [1].
However, there are some departures from the team. Lennart Boner, a key player for Phoenix Hagen, has announced his retirement from professional basketball after two years with the team. Naz Bohannon, who spent two years with Phoenix Hagen, has joined Bundesliga newcomer Science City Jena. Sincere Carry, the point guard, and Devonte McCall and Paul "Femi" Giese will not be playing for Phoenix Hagen next season. Tyler Stephenson-Moore has left the team to join BC Lulea, and Ralph Hounnou is heading to EWE Baskets Oldenburg [1].
In terms of internal transfers, Finn Pook, a guard, will remain at Phoenix Hagen and SV Haspe 70 with a double license. He is expected to get more playing time in both the Regionalliga and the ProA. Richard Nunez, a US-American center, has signed with SV Haspe 70 and will also play up to five games for Phoenix Hagen due to a double license [1].
Phoenix Hagen has also secured the services of Tim Uhlemann and Bjarne Kraushaar for the 2025/2026 season. The team has also announced the signing of a veteran wing player from BBL semi-finalists Würzburg Baskets, but the identity of this player has yet to be disclosed [1].
Moreover, Andrius Mikutis is joining Phoenix Hagen as a co-trainer, switching from the ART Giants Düsseldorf. Nicola Schultze, a 1.96-meter wing player, has joined Phoenix Hagen and SV Haspe 70 with a double license [1].
Lastly, Nils Scheller has left Phoenix Hagen to join BBC Bayreuth, where he will primarily work with the youth teams. Slovenian guard Jan Razdevšek is part of the import duo in the farm team of Phoenix Hagen. Jeffrey Carroll, a US-American wing player, has joined Phoenix Hagen after recovering from a knee injury [1].
Phoenix Hagen has finalized its roster for the next season in the 2. Basketball Bundesliga ProA, although further confirmations regarding new signings or player departures are yet to be made [1][2][5].
[1] Phoenix Hagen Official Website [2] Basketball ProA Official Website [3] Basketball Bundesliga Official Website [4] ART Giants Düsseldorf Official Website [5] Gladiators Trier Official Website
The forthcoming 2025/2026 season promises excitement for Phoenix Hagen, as the team has secured the addition of NBA-caliber talent. Jeffrey Carroll, a US-American wing player, who recovered from a knee injury, will be joining the team.
Moreover, the team is reportedly about to announce the signing of a veteran wing player from BBL semi-finalists Würzburg Baskets, boosting Phoenix Hagen's sports prowess in the NBA-parallel competition.
