Lachlan Dent (184-PG-2000) is a 24 year old 184cm point guard that just completed his first pro season in Europe helping PS Karlsruhe win the Pro A title averaging 9,6ppg, 2,5rpg and 3,0apg. Before coming to Germany, he played his whole career in his homeland Australia. He played more than 100 plus pro games in Australia for teams like the Illawarra Hawks, NW Tasmania Thunder, Northern Suburbs Bears, and Brisbane Capitals. He spoke to germanhoops.ocm about the incredible PS Karlsruhe season.

Congrats Lachlan on winning the Pro A title with PS Karlsruhe. Nobody is calling you Lachlan but Lucky. Why is that?

I guess I´m meant to be lucky. I just go with the name!

How does it feel winning the pro A title?

It is unbelievable. This is one of the longest seasons I have ever been a part of. It has been a whirl wind season just unreal.

Is it fair to say that this was the ultimate Cinderella story or just a Cinderella story for PS Karlsruhe?

To be completely honest no. We always thought from the start that we could beat anyone. That belief was always there. We were always ready come game time.

If someone had told you in September 2023 that PS Karlsruhe would win the 2024 Pro A title what would you have thought?

I don´t know. It is crazy to think that it could end like this. I guess we never thought really about winning it all, but now it´s like holy cow we really did.

The team had no let up´s to the end. Was this like a fairytale season?

I don´t think it was a fairytale. I don´t have words. It is just unbelievable how we played together as a team. We had no big name players, but many that had something to prove. We were able to practice well and our mentality grew in the 10 month period. We were always locked in.

What was the mind set of the team going into the Pro A final up by 14 points?

I never played a 2 game final like this except maybe on Fifa. The only thin g we thought about today was winning the game and getting stops.

What was so special about PS Karlsruhe this season?

I think the biggest thing was that we understood each other so well on and off the court. Every player had their moments and we celebrated each other.

There were so many doubters this season. What was your favorite moment?

I had many favorite moments. The big playoff wins against Giessen and Hagen were very memorable. Sweeping Frankfurt in the final is also a big moment. I think we showed a lot of character after we didn´t get the license.

Was Oshowen Williams your MVP?

He could have been the league MVP. He was our team MVP. He was unbelievable. The way he was able to get integrated into the group after he was hurt was amazing. He dislocated his shoulder and then to come back and play the way he did was one of a kind. He was super important and tough as nails. His ability to score was great. He was our little pit bull.

Would PS Karlsruhe have won the title without Bakary Dibba and Dennis Tunstall Jr?

What I enjoyed most about these 2 guys was to come in day in and day out and do their job without complaining. Their consistency was great. Tunstall truly was our junk yard dog. Dibba was undersized but just fought and fought.

How did head coach Alexsandar Scepanovic help your game best?

His toughness really helped my game. His relentless about me not getting away with anything. He always got on me to take care of the ball. I couldn´t affords to have a bad day under him.

You averaged 9/2/2 stats in 20 minutes. What was your summary of your game this season?

This season was a big learning experience for me. I had some tough times at the start, but had full confidence at the end.

How did your game grow in Germany?

I think that my game was able to grow a lot this season. It was my best decision ever to play for PS Karlsruhe.

You exploded for 42 points against Paderborn nailing 10 three´s. Was that your best game of your career?

From a scoring point of view it was one of my best games. Considering I´m a type of player that likes to defend and move the ball.

Who was the most improved PS Karlsruhe player?

I think Dominick Von Waaden.

What is your coolest David Anderson story?

I was able to do a type of tour de France with him in Wollongong. We were on bikes. He is a menace and I can´t tell stories about him.

Who will win the 2024 NBA final Boston or Dallas?

I think Dallas will win and it will go 7 games. Luka is unbelievable and Kyrie is awesome.

Thanks Lachlan for the chat.