Philipp Schwethelm
Schwethelm with Bayern Munich
Personal information
Born (1989-05-01) May 1, 1989
Engelskirchen, West Germany
NationalityGerman
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2011: undrafted
Playing career2005–2021
PositionSmall forward
Career history
2005–2009Köln 99ers
2009–2011Eisbären Bremerhaven
2011–2013Bayern Munich
2012–2013→ratiopharm Ulm
2013–2015ratiopharm Ulm
2015–2021EWE Baskets Oldenburg
Career highlights and awards

Philipp Schwethelm (May 1, 1989) is a retired German professional basketball player. He competed with the German national basketball team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship.[1]

Professional career

Schwethelm began his professional career in 2005 with German side Köln 99ers (then called RheinEnergie Köln). He played sparingly for two seasons before seeing significant action starting with the 2007–08 season.[2] While with the 99ers, he participated in EuroCup 2005–06, 2006–07 Euroleague, and ULEB Cup 2007–08.

In 2009, the 99ers declared bankruptcy. Schwethelm was then linked to a two-year deal with fellow Bundesliga side Eisbären Bremerhaven.[3] In the 2009–10 season, he averaged a career-high seven points per game in helping the team to the league semifinals.[4]

In June 2015, he parted ways with ratiopharm Ulm.[5] Later that month, he signed with EWE Baskets Oldenburg.[6]

On May 27, 2021, he has announced his retirement from professional basketball.[7]

International career

Schwethelm was one of the top junior players in Germany. He first played with the German national basketball team at the 2004 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship.[8] He later competed with the junior squads at both the 2008 and 2009 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship.

Schwethelm's first major tournament as a member of the German senior national team was the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey.

References

  1. ↑ Profile Archived 2011-03-21 at the Wayback Machine at FIBA.com
  2. ↑ Profile[usurped] at basketball.doudiz.com
  3. ↑ Philipp Schwethelm inks for Eisbaren Bremerhaven
  4. ↑ Eurobasket.com Profile
  5. ↑ Ratiopharm Ulm signs David Brembly, parts ways with Philipp Schwethelm
  6. ↑ Philipp Schwethelm moves to EWE Baskets Oldenburg
  7. ↑ "Schwethelm beendet Karriere - EWE Baskets danken einer Club- und Liga-Legende". Sportando. May 27, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  8. ↑ Profile Archived 2011-03-21 at the Wayback Machine at FIBA.com
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