Würzburg Baskets in 5th Place: This Is How the Team Stands Ahead of the Next BBL Games

Fitness First Würzburg Baskets go into the next challenges of the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga 2025/2026 as fifth in the table. The 98:84 on May 2, 2026 at home against ratiopharm ulm was more than just a single home win: After two consecutive defeats, it sent an important signal – and gave Würzburg a noticeable boost again in the tight race for playoff spots.

After 32 matchdays, they have 36 points as well as 18 wins and 14 losses. Since there are no draws in basketball, wins and losses form the basis of the table points; in the event of a tie, additional criteria such as head-to-head records and basket ratio quotients decide in the BBL. For Würzburg, this means: Every success in this phase counts double – for the points themselves and for possible direct duels that can be decisive in the end.

The Ulm Win Stops the Downward Trend – But the Form Remains Changeable

Before the win against Ulm, Würzburg had to endure two setbacks: a 52:83 away at SYNTAINICS MBC (April 26, 2026) and an 81:90 at home against FC Bayern Munich Basketball (April 23, 2026). The Ulm performance provided the right answer – also because it was much smoother offensively than the previously very low away scoring at MBC. Top scorer against Ulm was Davion Mintz.

Despite this clear result, the overall picture of the recent past remains mixed: In the last ten games, the Baskets suffered six defeats. That is a figure that does not fit a consistently stable top team – but at the same time explains why Würzburg is in the top 5, but the weeks until the end of the season are characterized more by fluctuations in results than by a consistent run.

A Team Without Dominance Values – Living by Details

The team data underlines how narrow the margin is in many games. Würzburg averages 81.7 points per game, opponents 81.1. That is almost balanced – and an indication that games often tip over individual sequences: a strong run, a defensive stop, a good final phase.

There is also no clear statistical advantage in the other key figures: 34.5 rebounds per game compared to 35.7 opponent rebounds, in assists Würzburg is just above the opponent's value with 17.0 to 16.7. The field goal percentage is 45.7 percent (opponents: 45.0 percent). In total, the team has scored 2615 points, 1369 of them at home.

This mix fits a club that does not dominate with force, but has to win through efficiency and error avoidance. If the shot falls and the ball movement works, the level is enough to beat top teams. But if the percentage drops or the rhythm is lost early, it quickly becomes tight – especially away.

Home Strength as a Foundation, Away Consistency as a Construction Site

The distribution of results makes the central lever for the next games clear: Würzburg won 11 games at home, seven in other arenas. Conversely, nine of the 14 defeats occurred away. This explains why the home win against Ulm is important – but only really carries weight if the team manages to take at least some of this stability into the away games.

On the sidelines, head coach Sasa Filipovski bears sporting responsibility, supported by Dejan Mihevc and Marcin Wit. The squad comprises 20 players with an average age of 25 years; it is divided into nine guards, eight forwards and three centers. Depth is therefore basically present – what is now decisive is how reliably Würzburg brings its role distribution and energy onto the court across two different types of games: away in Hamburg and then at home against Ludwigsburg.

The Next Dates: Hamburg Away, Ludwigsburg at Home

• May 7, 2026: Away game at Veolia Towers Hamburg
• May 10, 2026: Home game against MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg

For Würzburg, the starting position is thus clearly outlined: Fifth place is a strong snapshot, but no guarantee. In the final sprint of the season, it will mainly be shown whether the convincing home win against Ulm is the starting point for more consistency – or just another high in a previously fluctuating results line. The decisive factor will be whether the Baskets can pull close games to their side more often – especially away, where the record has so far been the most vulnerable.