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Germany NT for the 2008 Olympics
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Quote:GER - Bauermann, Germany working hard ahead of Athens

MALLORCA (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men) -€œ Germany coach Dirk Bauermann remains optimistic about his team's chances of reaching the Beijing Games despite the loss of Johannes Herber and Mithat Demirel.

Herber had a knee operation back in October and is still working his way back to full fitness, while Demirel suffered an eye injury in April that has knocked him out of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

In Mallorca, where the national side is training, Bauermann said: "“The players are highly motivated, 100% ready to go with the big goal of the Olympics in view."

Bauermann is weighing up which newcomers to the set-up might be able to help the team at the qualifying event in Athens.

The youngsters know they are under scrutiny.

"“Naturally, you can sense a certain nervousness, but that is normal," said Bauermann.


One player who isn't nervous is Jan Hendrik Jagla, who is coming off an excellent season at ULEB Cup and Copa del Rey champions DKV Joventut.

Jagla, a member of last year's EuroBasket squad, attended a free agent camp with the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre from June 20-22 before linking up with the national team in Spain.

Bauermann believes the experience in Canada was good for his player.

"“He's made a very good impression and shown a lot of self confidence," Bauermann said.


Germany are in Group B of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament with Cape Verde and New Zealand.

Three places for the Beijing Games are up for grabs at the qualifying event.

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Tough luck... Unsure

Quote:GER -€œ Injury bug continues to dog Germans

MALLORCA (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men) -€œ Germany coach Dirk Bauermann isn't looking at a rosy picture with his national team just over a couple of weeks away from playing in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

Injuries first forced the withdrawals of Johannes Herber and Mithat Demirel, and now newcomer Yassin Idbihi has been forced to leave the Mallorca training camp because of a foot problem.

The Koln 99ers ace is to undergo an MRI but will not play in Athens.

Meanwhile, 32-year-old veteran forward Ademola Okulaja is being slowed by a back problem.


He is getting the injury checked out by doctors in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where he played college basketball for the Tar Heels.

Okulaja will not play in the friendlies against Poland on Saturday or Monday.

Center Patrick Femerling is set to rejoin the team after being given an extended break after leading Alba Berlin to the German title.

Germany will play in Group B of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Athens against Cape Verde and New Zealand.

Their first game is against the Cape Verdeans on July 15.

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They don't need to be afraid until they have Nowitzki.
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Preparation game

End of the 1st period: Germany 9 Poland 14. Germany is being outrebounded.

HT: Germany 29 Poland 23

End of the 3rd period: Germany 47 Poland 43

FT: Germany 76 Poland 62

(Nowitzki 18 pts + 9 rebs | Wojcik 18 pts + 8 rebs)

It's incredible how good Wojcik is at 37...
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#5
Second game vs Poland won again by Germany 92-70. Boxscore.

Could Ohlbrecht pass Femerling for the C position? (I'm inclined to say yes).
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#6
Germany 83 Puerto Rico 85. Good win for PR.
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[Image: kaman.jpg]

Chris Kaman will join the NT on Wednesday.

Meanwhile Bauerman decided to cut Grunheid and Rassler.
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#8
Definatelly a positive move for Germany especially after the loss of other players. Kaman doesn't have too much time to adjust to the team though and that could be a problem. But if Germany qualify he will have a couple of weeks for knowing the team better.
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Quote:GER -€œ German Kaman likes what he sees in national team

MANNHEIM (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men) - If Germany are thrilled that Chris Kaman has linked up with the national team for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, the Los Angeles Clippers center appears to be even more excited.

The American, who recently received his German passport (his great grandparents were German), flew to Europe this week and was on the bench during Wednesday night's friendly against Canada in Hamburg.

"It is all very close," he said of the national team environment.

"You do everything together, quite unlike in the NBA. I like that! The teammates are cool and very friendly. Even the buildings here look like in the U.S., so everything's good."

Kaman says his immediate impression is that Germany coach Dirk Bauermann has a very committed group that is determined to succeed at next week's FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.


Three places for the Beijing Games are available and Germany will take on Cape Verde and New Zealand before squaring off against Greece, Brazil or Lebanon in the quarter-finals.

"Everyone works hard and is extremely focused," the 2.13m center said. "“That's a perfect fit for me."

Kaman is expected to play for Germany when they take on Canada on Friday night in Mannheim.

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Nowitzki will be Germany's flag bearer Cool

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Quote:Nowitzki will be Germany's flag bearer Cool

[Image: dirk-fotka.jpg]

Oh my god, all of the ghetto people in the states do that to their hair, they get some crazy design.

But I didn't know Chris Kaman was German, he should help the team alot.
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Quote:But I didn't know Chris Kaman was German, he should help the team alot.

His great grandfather was was.
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