Twin duel in Heidelberg: Marcus Weathers comes to the Academics!

Twin duel in Heidelberg: Marcus Weathers comes to the Academics!

With an exciting news, the MLP Academics Heidelberg start the off-season: Marcus Weathers signed a contract for a year at the basketball club. This will make Michael Weather's twin brother part of the team that wants to attack next season. This transaction could not only strengthen team dynamics, but also inspire fans who hope for the return of the two twins. [mlp-academics.de]

Both brothers started their basketball career at a high school in Kansas, where they not only emerged as a player, but are also record holders. Their paths separated at short notice after playing at college for a year, but reunification in Heidelberg promises exciting times. "I have the desire to play with my twin brother again," said Marcus, and we are pleased that this wish will now become a reality. [mlp-academics.de]

The stations of Marcus Weathers

The new Forward has a lot of experience after working in Taiwan, Turkey and Montenegro, among others. Most recently, he played for Treffl Sopot in Poland, where he reached the semi -finals. In the ABA league, he put on an average of an impressive 18 points and 9 rebounds per game. His engagement in the Eurocup was also worth seeing: in 13 games he scored an average of 9.5 points and 5.0 rebounds. [mlp-academics.de]

Alex Vogel, the sporting director of the Academics, highlights its versatility and athletics. "Marcus has the ability to read the game and adapt flexibly to different game situations," he explains. This makes it clear that the 25-year-old will be a valuable asset for the Heidelbergers who already set up their squad with players like Niklas Würzner and Paul Zipser a strong core.

A look back at the 2024/2025 season

The past season was anything but boring for the MLP Academics. They made a name for themselves in the BBL, with exciting games and narrow victories, such as the 96:89 against Hamburg in the 1/16 finals. They also showed an impressive performance in the quarter -finals against the Niners Chemnitz, where they fought to the semi -finals. [basketball.eurobasket.com]

The fight for the championship was hard. The semi -finals against Bayern Munich in particular was a spectacle. The MLP Academics lost the first two games, but in the third game they shocked Bayern with a 98:68 victory. In the end, the team had to take a defeat, but the performance of the entire season laid the foundation and laid the foundation for the coming season.

Now, with Marcus Weathers on board, the Academics hope to tackle the challenges of the next season with fresh wind and a concentrated load of talent. The fans can be excited to see what the new and old faces will do on the court of the SNP Dome!