The last two summers have seen Tim Ohlbrecht finally fulfill his undoubted potential and become an important member of the German National Team. After looking to be in serious danger of not delivering on the promise he showed as a youth player and at semi-pro level, his move to Bonn has clearly paid off. He has seen his minutes soar from 12 per game at EuroBasket 2009 to over 20 at the FIBA World Championship last year, with his points and rebounding contribution also going up in proportion to the extra opportunity he has been given. Physically he has what it takes to be successful at the elite level, as evidenced by his shot blocking ability and he possesses an impressive array of skills. Now that he has also upped his work-rate and applied himself far better in the Bundesliga, he looks ready to take a more prominent role for the National Team but can't afford to take his foot off the accelerator.