Bamberg on a Roll: 7 Games Unbeaten – Now Ulm Awaits

The BMA365 Bamberg Baskets head into their next challenges with momentum. Ahead of the two scheduled games against ratiopharm ulm, the current form clearly favors Head Coach Anton Gavel's team: seven games without a loss, nine wins from the last ten games.

In the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga 2025/2026, Bamberg stands in third place with 48 points after 34 games. The fact that the standings are again sorted by points this season makes the situation especially tangible: every win directly impacts the table position – and Bamberg has put itself in a position with its recent streak where not only is there a look downwards, but also increased pressure from above. Because in the final sprint, every evening counts when it comes to securing the best possible starting position for the postseason.

Strong Streak Ahead of the Clashes with Ulm

The latest results underline Bamberg's run. On May 10, the team won at home 102:83 against Telekom Baskets Bonn. Top scorer of this game was Jalen Finch (Bonn). Previously, on May 8, Bamberg won 99:82 at SYNTAINICS MBC, with Austin Crowley (Bamberg) as the top scorer. On May 3, an 85:71 at home against Veolia Towers Hamburg followed, with Demarcus Demonia (Bamberg) as top scorer.

What stands out in these three appearances is less a single outlier than the consistency: Bamberg consistently outperformed the opponent offensively and controlled the games so that they didn't turn into close finishes. Recently, the high-scoring performances of Austin Crowley and Demarcus Demonia have been particularly in focus – a sign that Bamberg in this phase not only relies on system, but also on reliable scoring.

The next game is scheduled for May 16 in Bamberg against ratiopharm ulm, with another game against Ulm following on May 18. Two duels in quick succession are often a stress test at the end of the season: adjustments take effect faster, matchups become more direct – and the ability to follow up becomes a quality of its own.

The Numbers Explain Bamberg's Run

The season record is clear: 24 wins and 10 losses correspond to a win rate of 70.6 percent. The run is therefore not just a snapshot, but embedded in a consistently strong success rate over weeks.

Bamberg's stability can be most clearly explained by its offense. On average, the team scores 89.9 points per game, while opponents average 81.7. Behind this is not just pace, but also efficiency: Bamberg hits 47.9 percent of its field goals (FG%), opponents 42.3 percent. When a team produces such shooting differences over a longer period, it doesn't have to force "perfect" nights – it can also win when individual phases wobble, because the base values hold up.

A second key is ball movement. 18.5 assists per game – compared to 16.7 for opponents – speak for functioning processes, clearly distributed responsibility, and finishes that arise from structure. Especially in games where opposing defenses focus on individual scorers, the question of whether the ball keeps moving or attacks end in isolation often decides the outcome. Bamberg has chosen the first path more often this season.

However, one value stands out negatively: In rebounding, Bamberg averages 35.3 rebounds per game, below the opponents' 39.7. That the team is still in third place and currently not losing shows how strong the other factors are: Those who shoot cleanly, move the ball well, and thus maintain high shot quality can at least compensate for a rebound deficit – especially when their own defense lowers the opponent's shooting percentage and thus limits additional second chances.

Balanced Record, Clear Strengths on Offense

Bamberg is not only in form, but also stable across different venues. The team has 12 home wins and 12 away wins. There are also five losses each at home and away. This mirrored record is an indicator that Bamberg is not dependent on a single factor – neither solely on the Brose Arena nor on a pure "away surprise effect".

Overall, Bamberg has scored 3055 points in this BBL season, 1502 of them at home. The roster includes 13 players and is balanced with five forwards, five guards, and three centers. The average age is 25.5 years. Seven players have German nationality, six others are from the Czech Republic or the USA. Head coach is Anton Gavel, with Arne Woltmann and Stefan Weissenböck also on the coaching staff.

The situation ahead of the next games is thus clear: Bamberg relies not only on a streak, but on patterns that explain its table position – efficient finishing, productive ball movement, and an offense that consistently outperforms opponents. Against Ulm, exactly this will be put to the test: Can Bamberg maintain its efficiency even when two direct duels force quick adjustments?

Bamberg heads into the next games with stability, results, and reliable offensive numbers. The streak carries the team to third place – now Ulm is the next test of strength.