It has been more than a month since the last game for ENBW Ludwigsburg in the 2008-2009 season and the preparations for the new season have been quiet, but according to Kicker online, the most important position of coach seems to have been filled with ex Walter Tigers Tuebingen coach Tolga Ongoren Ludwigsburg management have called a press conference for Wednesday morning to make it official. 'I signed a contract this morning.I Am looking forward to my new task with ENBW Ludwigsburg. I want to reach the playoffs', expressed Tolga Ongoren . 'It will be tough to reach the playoffs, but with a good roster why not', warned Deutsche Bank Sklyiner coach Murat Didin (agency: Interperformances )
The 45 year old Turk, who is good friends with Deutsche Bank Skyliner coach Murat Didin came to The BBL and The Walter Tigers Tuebingen in January 2008. Last season he led the Walter Tigers Tuebingen to a 14 place finish which was a bit overshadowed by the poor season ending of losing six of eight games which roadblocked their course to the playoffs.The move form Tuebingen to Ludwigsburg contains only 71 kilometers and for some could be a beautiful landscape commute, but Ongoren seems to not to be interested in daily drives of 142 kilomters. 'It would not be so good to remain living in Tuebingen when I am head coach in Ludwigsburg', replied Tolga Ongoren
Ongoren will not have an easy task trying to bring Ludwigsburg back to the playoffs and success of the 2006-2007 season. Ongoren didnt get a new contract offer from The Walter Tigers Tuebingen and the fans were upset about management not showing more love for the affable Turkish coach and giving him a new contract, but Basketball continues and Ongoren felt that Ludwigsburg was the right new address for him. Deutsche Bank Skyliner coach Murat Didin feels that Ludwigsburg is the right opportunity for Ongoren.'I am very happy that Tolga is the new coach in Ludwigsburg. He is a very serious hardworking guy and is always helping people and did a great job with Basketball and the society in Tuebingen. He knows how to stay professional and productive in coaching. I think that if he combines his coaching talent with the Ludwigsburg Basketball energy, then he could be successful. I wish him good luck for the upcoming season', stressed Deutsche Bank Skyliners coach Murat Didin (agency: Interperformances ).