Linus Trettin (203-SF-2005) is a 18 year old 203cm forward that will be playing his first season with Rasta Vechta (Pro A). He recently helped Germany achieve a Bronze medal at the FIBA U18 European Championship in Nis (Serbia) averaging 6.4ppg, 4.3rpg, 3.3apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 61.9%, 3PT-3 (50.0%), FT: 36.4%. he began his career with Phoenix Hagen in the youth sector. Two years ago he averaged 11.1ppg, 5.9rpg, 2.6apg, 1.7spg, 1.3bpg, FGP: 53.4%, 3PT: 28.9%, FT: 63.6% and last season averaged 21.0ppg, 9.8rpg, 3.0apg, 2.5spg. In 2 years with Pro B team Iserlohn he played 28 games and last season played 23 games averaging 3.0ppg, 2.6rpg, 1.2apg. He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball.

Linus thanks for talking to germanhoops.com. Are you in Vechta yet or in the moving process as Jack Kayil is?

I’m still in Iserlohn. Now I preparing to move to Vechta where I will be roommates with Paul Schwabe. I will head to Vechta on Monday.

Congrats on the Brone medal. How do you feel now 6 days after?

I feel great. This was the first time I was back with the national team since the U-14. It was amazing how far we came and being able to write history. It was so much fun playing for this team

What were you feeling in the moment where you got the Bronze medal?

I was unbelievably proud of myself thinking how hard I worked to get there. Winning the Bronze was the reward. I was also very proud of my teammates. We were so deep and every player was so important.

Team Germany had a super preparation and then won every game until the Serbia game. Ivan Kharchenkov told me the team was well prepared, but couldn’t muster productive offense. Was it just one of those days or did they mix up things in their defensive schemes?

You always can have a bad day. Of course we could of hit a few more shots. But they played very physical and were unpleasant. It made it very tough to play against them. It was also the first time I played in front of 5000 loud Serbian fans. In an environment like that you do feel more pressure making a shot than if you play against a lesser team and in not as important setting.

Is it fair to say Germany saved it’s best for last in the Bronze game against Germany allowing 59 points. Was that the best defensive game of the Euro for Germany?

I think so. We showed real fight on defense. We all wanted to win so badly and I feel like we wanted it more than France did. That is why we played so well, because we gave all we had.

Talk a little how special your 2 new Vechta teammates Jack Kayil and Johann Grunloeh. What have you learned to appreciate most from his game?

I didn’t really know them before the Euro. But in the 6 weeks with the national team, we built a nice bond. Johann is such a smart center and he can always change the direction of a shot. It is a lot of fun playing with him. Jack is also such a good player and very smart. He will go a long way.

What was it like playing with Christian Anderson? Will he be the next great German at Michigan?

He has a lot of potential- He hit some big shots. Physically he is still like a kid, but he played really well against stronger players and held his own.

You were a main man in the NBBL with Phoenix Hagen, but in the U-18 national team didn’t have to do as much offensively. Was that a tough adjustment?

No it wasn’t. I like the versatile game more. For me it’s more important how I play defense and read the game. I think that I showed that at the Euro. In Hagen we had nobody else who could score so I took on that responsibility. Christian and Ivan had the scoring role and I was happy playing defense, getting assists and rebounds.

How did you profit from the Euro U-18 tournament? Your role most likely won’t be as big in Vechta either in the NBBL. What could your game get most from this different role?

I think the biggest thing was just getting experience. Being able to play against the betst players in Europe at my position really helped my game.

3 guys from the U-18 national team in Vechta with 2 ones coming. Is this finally the year where Vechta will win the NBBL title?

I hope so. It is my goal to win the NBBL title. Everybody wants to see this happen in Vechta.

Choosing Vechta was a no brainer. What steps do you want to make in your game this season under Hendrik Gruhn? He is known for having incredible speeches in the locker room.

I think that on offense I can improve my drive, finish and shot. You can never learn enough on defense. I have to get more physical. My body isn’t where I want it to be. I also can get more athletic. I will be able to defend better against Pro A players with more athleticism.

Your three pointer is still a work in progress. Can you imagine being locked in the gym with Hendrik Gruehn for many hours? During Covid Gruehn was instrumental in helping Justin Onyejiaka.

I need to continue to work on my three pointer. I didn’t shoot the ball well last season. I worked very much on my shooting in Iserlohn with Toni Prostran. I think it showed a little at the Euro.

You began your basketball career in Iserlohn and then played with Phoenix Hagen (NBBL).. How valuable were these years for your game? What were the biggest steps that you made there?

The biggest thing was developing self-confidence. I was shy at the start, but as my body got stronger, my confidence also grew. After making that first dunk, I felt like I could really play. That lifted my self-confidence and that grew and helped my game improve.

How was it being teammates with Elias Marei another very talented German. Did you have some special battles in practices?

Elias is such a nice guy. He brings a lot of energy on the court. His biggest strength is his hustle he always gives his all. His attitude helped my game.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Lucas Nowak?

I did.

Who has been the toughest player that you have played against in your career so far?

At the Euro 2 guys from Greece and Serbia. The Serbian was named to the tournament team. In Germany Johann Gruenloh.

Please name your personal Euroleague Mount Rushmore?

Vladimir Lucic, Walter Tavares, Maodo Lo, Andi Obst

Who is your GOAT?

I can’t decide between Jordan and Lebron.

Thanks Linus for the chat.

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