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Upheaval at the Avides Hurricanes: Stars Durant and Deem are leaving the team!
Bad Homburg prevails against Avides Hurricanes, while key players leave the team. New upheaval is imminent.
Upheaval at the Avides Hurricanes: Stars Durant and Deem are leaving the team!
There are always big changes in the world of basketball, and the Avides Hurricanes are experiencing it now. Maren Durant and Sam Deem have decided not to extend their contracts and are leaving the second division team. Coach Christian Greve confirmed the departures of the two players, which entails a significant need for restructuring in the team. Durant, who stands at an impressive 6'1", has been with the team since January and averaged 11 points and 12 rebounds per game during that time. Their passionate commitment contributed significantly to the Hurricanes reaching the play-offs, even though the team was eliminated in the quarterfinals by the Falcons Bad Homburg.
An exciting new chapter already awaits the 23-year-old Durant: After her departure from the Hurricanes, she will play for Warrandyte Venom in Australia. Meanwhile, Sam Deem, 24, continues to look for a new club in Europe. She also scored a solid 12 points and 7 rebounds per game this season. The decision of both players increases the challenges for coach Greve, who now has to work on new signings together with the remaining squad.
Further departures and changes in the team
The Hurricanes' changes aren't just limited to the departures of Durant and Deem. Anna Suckstorff, another regular, will also move to the first division to Syntainics MBC in Halle/Saale, while Michelle Schischkov is ending her career after a second cruciate ligament tear. Jillian Schwarz is planning to go abroad for a year, which will further increase the upheaval in the team.
The Hurricanes currently have 5 wins and 8 defeats in 13 games and are challenged in the German 2nd Bundesliga, which is considered the second highest league in professional basketball. The pressure on the coaching staff, especially on Christian Greve, is growing because the next steps are crucial for the team's future.
A look at the national basketball scene
In this dynamic situation, it is clear: Basketball in Germany, especially at the Avides Hurricanes, is facing significant change. It remains to be seen how things will develop and what new talent will join the team. The basketball community is looking forward to the coming months.
For more information you can read the reports District newspaper, the Boston University and the DBB track.