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Rostock Seawolves Looking Ahead: "Bracing for the Next Season"
Hey there, sports fans!
With their elimination from the Play-Ins by EWE Baskets Oldenburg, Rostock Seawolves' management has already set sights on the upcoming season, focusing on the roster. Jens Hakanowitz, the Seawolves' Sports Director, mentioned a significant turnover, and it seems the BBL isn't alone in this regard.
So why is the turnover necessary, you ask? Hakanowitz explains, "With media-savvy players or those performances that catch the eye in particular areas, there are more lucrative countries with tax advantages begging to poach us." Famous faces like the American scoring sensation, Bryce Hamilton (45 points against Oldenburg), might be tough to keep for the Rostock team. But there's a silver lining—Hakanowitz is positive about German professionals: "We'll probably see many of them back." Already, contracts have been extended for Robin Amaize until 2027, and Elias Baggette, Oshane Drews, and Dominic Lockhart have committed to the club.
But what about Coach Przemyslaw Frasunkiewicz? According to Hakanowitz, "We're currently in final negotiations, so it's fair to say he's sticking around."
Positive vibes, despite the lossesAlthough they suffered five losses in the last weeks, culminating in the Play-Ins, the season wasn't a total disaster for the Seawolves. With a record of 16:12 wins, they were neck and neck for the playoffs. Unfortunately, they ran out of gas at the end, but overall, Hakanowitz sees reason for optimism in the tenth-place finish: "It was a close call, and with a bit of luck, we could've made it even better. That's encouraging for next season."
The upcoming season brings a special reunion, too—former Seawolves coach, Christian Held, has taken the helm at league rival Rasta Vechta.
Stay tuned for more updates as the 2025-2026 season approaches!
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Insights:
- While the specifics of the roster changes for the upcoming season are not yet clear, Clint Hamann is confirmed as a new addition to the Seawolves, having been signed from their academy system[1].
- There have been no reports of significant player departures or other new signings as of mid-May[1].
- In the 2024-2025 season, Matt Thomas, Yorman Wetzell, and Martin Hermannsson were key contributors, but their future with the team remains undecided[2].
The Commission's proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation might find parallels with the current roster changes at the Rostock Seawolves, as top performing players could also potentially be poached by more lucrative countries. In the midst of negotiations with Coach Przemyslaw Frasunkiewicz for another season, the Seawolves are optimistic about their prospects for the 2025-2026 basketball season, just as Christian Held returns to league rival Rasta Vechta as their new coach.
