Miles Mallory (196-F, college: RMC) is a196cm forward from Laurel, Maryland playing his rookie season in Germany with the Seeburg College Wizards Karlsruhe (Germany-Regionalliga). He began his basketball career with St. Vincent Pallotti high school and then played at Randolph-Macon College from 2019-2023 averaging 12.3ppg, 7.8rpg, 1.1apg, 1.2spg, 2.7bpg, FGP: 56.4%, 3PT: 35.3%, FT: 61.7% as a freshman, and in his second year averaged 12.3ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.6apg, 2.0bpg, FGP: 53.3%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 68.8%, in his junior season he averaged 15.3ppg, 8.4rpg, 1.6apg, 1.1spg, 2.6bpg, FGP: 57.0%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 69.6% and as a senior averaged 14.8ppg, 8.8rpg, 2.0apg, 2.8bpg, FGP: 54.8%, 3PT: 32.0%, FT: 68.6%. He spoke to germanmhoops.com after a win over the Bona Baskets Limburg.

Thanks Miles for talking to germanmhoops.com. In school you were known to be rather quiet. Now in front of you is a guy that shares your name Miles. How cool is that? How often have you met other Miles´s in your life time?

It´s cool meeting another Miles. I actually met a lot in high school. I would say in my life, I have met around 10 or 11 Miles´s.

Your playing your rookie season in Germany. How blessed do you feel to be playing the game that you love? Not many division 3 players are overseas.

I feel really blessed as a former div 3 player to get the opportunity to play overseas. I try to be a good role model for other div 3 players. I just play hard and give my best.

How blessed do you feel being represented by Scorers First? They are a a top 3 Germany agent agency. Do you sometimes wonder where you may be today had you not met them?

I feel really blessed to be represented by them. I didn´t really know the process, but Daniel reached out to me. I had no other agency interested in me. It was either Daniel or nothing.

Your playing your rookie season for the Seeburg College Wizards Karlsruhe (Germany-Regionalliga). What kind of an experience has it been playing and living in Germany? What have you appreciated most about the country Germany?

I really have enjoyed living in Germany and playing for this organization. My teammates are all unselfish and really empowering to me. They support me and always tell me to be aggressive. You don´t see that everywhere.

How would you describe the Regionalliga with NCAA 3 ball in skill and player skill?

I don´t feel like there is much difference. The pace is faster in the Regionalliga whereas in division 3 there was more defense played.

What has it been like playing with 2 talented German players Vincent Hennen and Stefan Ilzhoefer. What have you learned to appreciate most about their games?

I appreciate them as teammates a lot. They are both very vocal. If something isn´t right, they always speak up. They really make it easy for me.

Your playing a great season averaging 20,7ppg, 9,7rpg, 1,5apg, 1,2spg and 2,1bsp. What has been your secret to being able to adjust so well to euro ball as a rookie?

I think just continuing to follow my routine. I keep that process of what I´m working on and as stated earlier, my teammates make it easy for me.

Let´s talk about your game. You’re a 196cm guard/forward. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would best fit the bill?

I would say Jalen Smith of the Pacers. I played against him in high school. I remember playing ok against him.

You’re an incredible scorer and rebounder. What is your secret to being such a great rebounder?

I think that I always have a good idea where the ball will go. 70% of the time if the ball is shot from one side, then it will drop on the other side. I do a good job with anticipation and carving out my space around the basket. I also stick to going to the ball with 2 strong arms.

Your also a very ambitious and aggressive defender that is a great shot blocker. Guys at 196cm aren´t usually great shot blockers. You already had that consistency in college. How ambitious are you to heightening your shot blocking success down the road?

I´m at a different level now and a slightly different position. I focus a lot more on rebounding. I don´t block as much, but if I get some, I´ll be happy about that.

On what areas of your game are you working on most now so you can continue to improve your game?

I´m working a lot on my three point shooting and ball handling. I´m shooting more three´s this season than I ever did and my percentages are at an all-time best as well.

You played at Randolph-Macon College (NCAA3) from 20192-023 and won 4 ODC titles. Which one was the sweetest?

I would say the last one, because I won it with my senior class.

You played 2 years together with Buzz Anthony. What memories do you have of him and what was your fondest moment with him?

He was a great player at Randolph-Macon. He is probably the best player and best passer that I ever played with. He really inspires me too keep working hard. I loved how he approached the game. It made it easy to learn

You won the 2022 Division 3 title. What memories you do have of that glorious run?

We won that title by like 30 points. It was nice that everyone got in the game and scored. It was a great moment for the school.

Josh Merkel thinks the world of you and calls you a superstar. I don´t think you will often hear words like that openly from a coach about his player. How did head coach Josh Merkel groom and prepare you best for a professional career?

He instilled the right routine and mind set in me to be successful. He held all to a standard. I´m very grateful having had him as a coach.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Daniel Mbangue?

I beat him the last time. He was a very dangerous player. He was just as good a rebounder as me. He was hard to guard.

Who was the toughest player that you ever played against on a court that reached the NBA?

Immanuel Quickly. I played him in high school

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Buzz Anthony, Josh Talbert, Steve Kennedy, Daniel Mbange, Noah Lindsay

Please name your personal NBA Mount Rushmore of past or present heads?

Lebron, Jordan, Duncan, Kareem

Who is your GOAT?

Michael Jordan

Did you see the sequel to the classic Coming to America? Shouldn´t they have left it alone?

They should of left it alone. My mom loves the original. I saw that like a million times.

Thanks Miles for the chat.