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        <img src="https://img.zeit.de/news/2025-07/22/auch-brasilianer-santos-verlaesst-ulmer-basketballer-image-group/wide__660x371" alt="Marcio Santos played a total of 62 competitive games for Ratiopharm Ulm." itemprop="image">
        <p itemprop="description">In a significant blow to their squad, Ratiopharm Ulm's top performer <strong>Marcio Santos</strong> has left the Swabian Bundesliga club after just one year. The Brazilian center is moving to Euroleague participant Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel.</p>
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        <h2>Impact and Replacement</h2>
        <p>This departure comes as a shock to the fans of the German basketball vice champion, who had high hopes for the young Brazilian. In his single season at Ulm, Santos played a total of 62 competitive games, showcasing his skills and potential.</p>

        <p>"<em>Santos' departure is a significant loss for our squad. His skills and energy will be greatly missed.</em>"</p>
        <cite>Ratiopharm Ulm spokesperson</cite>

        <p>Ulm has wasted no time in finding a replacement. They have acquired <strong>Malik Osborne</strong>, a 27-year-old American who joins them from league competitor Rostock SeaWolves.</p>

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            <figcaption itemprop="captionDescription">Malik Osborne, the new acquisition for Ratiopharm Ulm.</figcaption>
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        <h2>Looking Ahead</h2>
        <p>Ulm's coach, <strong>Lars Thies</strong>, is optimistic about Osborne's addition to the team. "<em>Osborne brings a unique blend of experience and energy to our team. We're looking forward to the upcoming season with him.</em>"</p>
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