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Jena, October 04, 2026 – The basketball players of Science City Jena have successfully completed their second Eastern derby of the season in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). Following their previous defeat in the Saale derby against MBC, the Thuringian team secured an 82:76 (40:38) victory against Niners Chemnitz in front of a home crowd on Sunday.
Jena, September 25, 2026 – The second matchday of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) features the traditional Saale Derby. The Mitteldeutscher Basketball Club (MBC) hosts Science City Jena for the duel in Weißenfels.
Basketball Bundesliga club Science City Jena has appointed a new head coach. Just one week after the unexpected departure of Mike Taylor, the Thuringian club announced the signing of Steven Esterkamp, who has signed a contract until 2029.
Jena, August 08, 2026. Basketball Bundesliga club Science City Jena is strengthening its squad for the new top-flight season with American player Erick Neal.
Jena, July 14, 2026 – Science City Jena is strengthening its roster for the upcoming Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) season with American swingman Terrence Edwards Jr.
Björn Esterkamp takes over as head coach of Science City Jena effective immediately, succeeding Steven Taylor as the basketball club sets a new course for the upcoming season.
Steven Esterkamp has been appointed as the new head coach of Science City Jena with immediate effect, succeeding Björn Harmsen and interim coach Taylor to lead the team in the ProA.
Jena, 09.06.2026 – A major development in Thuringian basketball: Steven Esterkamp becomes the new head coach of Science City Jena. After successful years with the Eisbären Bremerhaven, the experienced American is moving to the Saale to realize the ambitious goals of the traditional Thuringian club.
Jena, June 1, 2026. Plans for the upcoming basketball season at Science City Jena have suffered an unexpected setback. Experienced coach Mike Taylor has declined the contract offer from the ProA league club from Thüringen for private reasons.
At the last home game of the Science City Jena basketball team against Heidelberg, the focus was not only on sporting success. Through various campaigns and the support of local companies, over 3,500 Euros were raised for a good cause.