Everything works for Isaiah Hartenstein Right now. On five “double-doubles” in a row with the Thunder who have a string of victories and are at the top of the Western Conference, the German-American pivot has also just announced having invested in German basketball, by joining the group of owners of the club from Ulm.
Bundesliga champion in 2023, the Ratiopharm Ulm is known for being a training club, a springboard towards the NBA, with in particular Killian Hayes, Pacôme Dadiet and, this season Noa Essangue, who studied there.
For Isaiah Hartenstein, who dreamed of becoming a club owner, the contacts with Ulm were a blessing.
“I decided [d’investir dans le club] because I was looking for a German team that I could be part of. I wanted to find a team that would have supported me when I was younger and taken me to the next step,” he declared on the club's official website. “I feel like they are doing a great job developing young talent and helping them advance in their careers. The team is well managed and although they strive to help players take the next step, they remain competitive. It was really exciting for me and growing up I always loved the Ulm fans. »
For his part, the club's general director, Andreas Oettel, can only rub his hands with this agreement which will not only do good for the current budget, but also attract the attention of other potential investors…
“He had the whole world at his disposal and he chose Ulm. During our conversations, it became clear that Isaiah was thinking hard about his own career and journey. His decision makes us very proud and happy and at the same time proves the development we have achieved and the perception we have gained worldwide thanks to our program. »
