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Rhinos in the 1st Bundesliga

The Rhine River Rhinos wheelchair basketball team once again competed in the 1st German Wheelchair Basketball League in 2025/26. After a defeat in Wetzlar and a win in Wiesbaden, the third game was the end of the line and the playoff finals were missed. Now the planning for the new season begins.

Wheelchair basketball players in action.
The Rhinos basketball team in action.

Playoffs: Out in the semi-finals against RSV Lahn-Dill

In the first semifinal of the playoffs, the Rhinos faced off against RSV Lahn-Dill on the road. There, the Rhinos suffered a narrow 48–54 loss, even though the Wiesbaden team had previously won there in the regular season. The rematch was then set for Wiesbaden. The Rhinos edged out a 56–45 victory, setting the stage for the decisive third game in Wiesbaden. But less than 24 hours after the home win, the Rhinos’ luck ran out and they lost to RSV Lahn-Dill 52–62. That was the end of all hopes of reaching the German Championship final. Now the season is over, and in Wiesbaden, planning can begin for the new season, which starts in the fall.

Three changes to the squad

Shortly after the end of the past season, the Rhine River Rhinos have announced their first roster changes for the upcoming season. With Nico Dreimüller, Hannah Dodd, and Nicola Damiano, three key figures are taking on new roles within the club: two are leaving the Rhinos, and one is moving to the coaching staff. All three have shaped the team both on and off the court in recent years and have contributed significantly to its development.

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