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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.
Science City Jena has secured its place in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and is beginning preparations for the upcoming season. Ticket pre-sales for 2026/2027 season tickets have officially launched.
Jena, May 13, 2026. The “SPORT VERNETZT Jena” alliance, founded just under a year ago, has made it into the top 15 projects for the German Kita Prize 2026. The initiative actively promotes early childhood physical activity in urban environments.
Science City Jena has received the license for the upcoming easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) season without any conditions, ensuring their place in Germany’s top flight for 2026/2027.
Jena, 12.05.2026. Following their successful league survival, Science City Jena is working on the squad for the upcoming season. The focus is on the contract extension with Head Coach Taylor, who is also considering options in Florida.
Jena, May 09, 2026 – A sigh of relief for basketball fans on the Saale: Science City Jena has successfully secured its place in the league. In a nerve-wracking thriller, the team narrowly defeated Heidelberg after overtime.