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Dennis Schroder led Germany to a 96-94 overtime victory over previously unbeaten Poland in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers. The NBA guard finished with a team-high 18 points and five assists, including the two free throws that settled the contest. Johannes Thiemann added 14 points and 12 rebounds, Maodo Lo scored 13, and Isaac Bonga contributed 10 points and five steals.
Keith Smith: Typical strong game from Dennis Schroder as Germany took down Netherlands: 23 points, 6 assists, 2 steals. Tristan da Silva: 5/6/4/2/1. Rienk Mast, who played for Indiana at Summer League, had a strong game for Netherlands: 17 points, 5 rebounds.
Dennis Schroder posted his second consecutive double-double as Germany faced Croatia in the DBB Supercup final in Hamburg. Germany captured the title with a 96-87 victory, with Schroder contributing 10 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds and three steals despite shooting 3-of-16 from the field.
Dennis Schröder delivered a commanding performance as Germany faced the Czech Republic at the DBB Supercup ahead of the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The German captain finished with 17 points and 10 assists in a 115-82 victory, setting up a final against Croatia, which previously defeated Turkey.
Isaiah Hartenstein will not play for Germany this summer after suffering an ankle injury, the German Basketball Federation announced. Following discussions with his NBA team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, all parties agreed that the 2.13-metre centre should not risk aggravating the injury.
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward-center Isaiah Hartenstein is back with Germany’s senior national team, making it clear that his return is about far more than just adding another chapter to his international career. After more than eight years away from the program, the 28-year-old big is excited to represent Germany once again, having last worn the national team jersey back in February 2018 during a FIBA World Cup 2019 Qualifiers matchup against Georgia. “I’m really happy,” he stated in a recent interview with German media outlet Basketball World. “I actually wanted to play for the last two years.”
Germany will bring significant top-level experience into the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers window. Head coach Alex Mumbru has named a 15-man roster that includes three NBA players and seven players currently representing EuroLeague clubs, giving the reigning world and European champions one of the strongest squads of the August window. The NBA contingent is headlined by Dennis Schroder of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Isaiah Hartenstein of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Tristan da Silva of the Orlando Magic.
German prospect Jack Kayil has secured his professional future by committing to a long-term, multi-year contract with ALBA Berlin, according to a report by Rupert Fabig of the Hamburger Abendblatt on Friday morning. A five-year contract was later officially confirmed by the easyCredit BBL champions. “Last season was incredibly successful, and I had a blast. That’s why I’m even more excited to be staying in Berlin,” said Kayil in a statement. “I can’t wait to get started again and pick up where we left off.” “The NBA is and always will be my big dream, and ALBA is exactly the right place for me to continue on this path,” he added. “The club has already helped me take the crucial steps in that direction. I’m simply happy and grateful to be back in this incredible environment.”
After earning the league-wide recognition last year, the Magic executed an extensive strategy in Germany that extended far beyond Orlando‘s regular-season game against the Grizzlies in Berlin. The multi-phase approach included “an in-market summer tour, an immersive fan hub called ‘Magic Kiez,’ youth basketball clinics, business summits, watch parties, and integrated activations with multiple partners across Germany,” the team said.
Jack Kayil, the Knicks draft pick from Germany, made his desire clear Saturday: He doesn’t want to be stashed overseas. “My goal is to play in the NBA,” the 20-year-old point guard said after his summer league debut in an ugly 70-49 loss to the Spurs. “That’s why I went into the draft.” Kayil was picked 39th overall last month but took a while to join the Knicks amid reports of a contract dispute with his team in Berlin. On the contract problems, Kayil was mum — “there were things going on that I don’t want to get into,” he said — but it’s clear he wants to stay with the Knicks.
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German guard Jack Kayil is keeping his name in the 2026 NBA Draft as an Early Entry Candidate. Kayil is currently playing for Alba Berlin and is in the midst of the German BBL against Bayern Munich.
Jack Kayil has declared for the NBA Draft, but there’s still a strong chance the German combo guard will be playing key minutes for Mark Few and Gonzaga in the fall. The 6-foot-5 guard who currently plays for Alba Berlin of Germany’s professional Bundesliga division put his name in the draft on Friday, agents Kevin Bradbury and Milan Nikolic of LIFT Sports Management told Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress.
“We would start individual workouts at 8:30 in the morning. And Dennis, once in a while, would not be there at 8:30. “I think him and Bud had a lot of one-on-one conversations. It was like a college freshman trying to adapt to this new superstructure. It took a little bit of time and there were bumps along the way. From Dennis’ perspective, coming from Germany and all the success he already had over there, I think he expected to start right away. He was very insistent on that. He was very confident in his abilities.”
A native of Braunschweig, Germany, Alex played basketball professionally — a longtime passion he transferred to his son, encouraging Dennis to swap out a skateboard for sneakers. It ultimately shaped his little boy’s professional path. “When my dad passed away, playing in the NBA was the only goal,” Schröder told cleveland.com during a recent sit-down interview. “Get to the NBA, make sure I can take care of my family and make sure I get to a point where eventually I put my kids in position to be set up and successful.”