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2mo ago

Robin Benzing to Return for Final Season With Gießen46ers in BBL Promotion Bid

His extension reflects his desire to conclude his career in the supportive atmosphere of Gießen before retiring in 2026.

Whose house? Die Gießen 46ers haben die Festung Jena gestürmt.
Benzing wirft die Körbe ein Jahr länger für Gießen
Einen Traum will er sich noch erfüllen, dann ist Schluss! Robin Benzing hört 2026 auf.

Overview

  • The Gießen46ers confirmed Benzing’s contract runs through the 2025/26 ProA season, after which the 36-year-old will retire.
  • He will serve as team captain for one last campaign focused on securing promotion to Germany’s top-tier Basketball Bundesliga.
  • Benzing’s career highlights include a 2014 German championship with Bayern München and overseas stints at CAI Saragossa, Besiktas Istanbul and Fortitudo Bologna.
  • Since debuting for Germany in 2009, he amassed 167 caps, captained the side at the 2017 EuroBasket quarterfinals and competed at the Tokyo Olympics.
  • Coach Frenki Ignjatovic praised Benzing’s leadership and said his veteran presence remains integral to the club’s ambitions.