Rostock Seawolves win impressively: That's how strong the new team is!

Rostock Seawolves win impressively: That's how strong the new team is!

In the heart of Rostock, more precisely in the local town hall, the Rostock Seawolves played an impressive test match against EWE Baskets Oldenburg on September 8, 2025. With a clear 82:63 victory, the Seawolves were able to delight their fans, who had flocked to the arena in large numbers. 2,500 spectators created a rousing atmosphere that motivated both players and coaches.

The course of the game was consistently positive for the Rostock team. The Seawolves led 26:15 after the first quarter and were able to manage this lead over the remaining quarters from 19:10, 22:13 and up to 15:25. After the game, Jens Hakanowitz, the Seawolves' sports director, said he was very pleased with the team's performance and the point distribution, which gives hope for the challenges ahead.

New faces and big ambitions

Przemyslaw Frasunkiewicz is in his second season as coach on the sidelines and was able to immediately demonstrate the versatility of his team. An important new addition is Bent Leuchten, a gigantic center who, with his height of 2.14 meters, brings freshness to the team. After four years of college basketball in the USA, he scored 9 points in a test game and grabbed just as many rebounds. “The atmosphere in the hall was sensational,” said Leuchten after the game and was optimistic about the upcoming challenges in the Bundesliga and the FIBA ​​Europe Cup.

For the Seawolves this season it will be important to achieve the goal of getting into the playoffs. After narrowly failing last year, the team is even more determined. Hakanowitz emphasizes that this time the team is more mature and has more experience. DeAndre Lansdowne, who was introduced as a leader and leader, underlines these ambitions and symbolizes the club's financial class.

The history of the Rostock Seawolves

A look at the history of the Seawolves shows the development of the club from its beginnings in 1994 to today's team. Originally founded as EBC Rostock, the club worked its way up through various leagues until it was promoted to the Basketball Bundesliga in 2022. Reports from this eventful time highlight the many ups and downs the team experienced, as well as the challenges they had to overcome, such as financial difficulties and coaching changes. The year 2023 finally marked the first successful Bundesliga season, in which the Seawolves finished ninth and are also developing promising plans for the coming season.

With a strong squad structure, a motivated coaching team and a passionate fan base, the Seawolves can look to the future with optimism. The teams of the 2nd men's team as well as the women's team and the youth areas show that basketball in Rostock is not just a short-term affair, but can and should grow successfully in the long term.

Overall, the club continues to be on a promising course – not only in the Bundesliga, but also at international level. The support of the fans and the determination of the team show that the Seawolves are ready to reach new heights. The entire region can look forward to an exciting season.