Khalil Miller (203-F-1996) is a 28 year old 203cm forward from Ontario, Canada that completed his rookie season overseas in Germany with the EN Baskets Schwelm averaging 16,5ppg, 11,4rpg, 1,2apg, 1,3spg and 2,3bpg. He has previous pro experience with the Ottawa Blackjacks of the CEBL. He began his basketball career at Seneca College (CCAA) and finished at McMaster University (U Sports) playing 23 games averaging 10.3ppg, 10.2rpg, 1.5apg, 1.2spg, Blocks-2 (2.5bpg), FGP: 53.7%,3PT:24.1%,FT:66.7%. He spoke to germanhoops.com after the 2023-2024 season ended.

Congrats Khalil on a great season. One win away from reaching the semi-finals. Where do you rank this season as a rookie?

For me I would say that this season was a successful season even though it didn’t go the way we wanted it to go, and for it being my first year overseas I’m grateful for the coaching staff and my teammates, they really made it a great experience for me

You lost a tough do or die game against Orange Academy by 42 points. Was this a game where Schwelm just ran out of gas or just one of those days where the opponent did everything right?

Orange Academy is really good at home I will give them that, they did everything right

How much is the success of Orange Academy a good advertisement for German basketball? That team has only young players. Is Orange Academy the best pro B team full of young Germans?

I would for sure say that Orange academy is the best pro b team full of young Germans

Orange Academy has many very talented young players. Which guy impressed you most?

Only 2 players really impressed me and that was Noa Essengue and Maximilian Langenfeld. They are going to be special in this game of basketball

How thrilling was the series against Oberaching? You won the do or die game by 3 points. What will you always remember from this series?

What I will always remember from the series against Oberaching is that they never gave up

Talk about the season of the EN Baskets Schwelm. What is your summary overall of the season? What was special about this years team?

We didn’t just get along on the court, it was also off the court. We had a group of guys on the team that I appreciate and respect a lot

No disrespect to the team, but if you compare the roster to other teams, one could say that there isn´t much depth. Did the team overachieve a bit?

Compared to other rosters, I guess you can say that we were counted out a lot, but we have dogs over here in Schwelm

How important was head coach Falk Moeller for the success? He did a lot with this team. How big is his heart for the organization?

Coach Falk built a foundation when it comes to EN Baskets, you can’t say EN baskets without mentioning Falk. He was very important when it came to the team´s success, Falk will do anything for this organization. He just wants to win

How much of a joy was it playing with Chris Frazier? What will you always remember about his game?

Playing with Chris was amazing, he’s a solid dude on and off the court, happy I went into battle with him for the entire season he’s a competitor and would do anything to win

Robert Merz had a great season. Could one say he was a bit of an unsung hero?

I didn’t expect Robert Merz to be this good when I got to Schwelm but he proved me wrong, competitor as well and great teammate

You averaged 16,5ppg, 11,4rpg, 1,2apg, 1,3spg and 2,3bpg. How content were you with your rookie season?

My rookie season was a good one, I for sure know that I I could of done more though

You really dominated the Pro B. Did it sometimes feel like you were a man among boys?

It felt like it sometimes that I was a man amongst boys

You really filled up the stat sheet. How do you feel did your game grow in Germany?

I felt like I learned a lot coming overseas and my game definitely grew being out here in Germany

You had many monster games like the 33 points in game 2 against Orange Academy. What was your personal favorite personal game of the season?

I would say that my 33 point game against Orange academy and my 19 points and 20 rebounds against Koln were my favourites

What is the next step for you? Could you imagine remaining in Germany or do you want to explore a new country?

What’s next in store for me, I guess we shall see, but I do love Germany and I can see my self coming back

Who do you see reaching the Pro B final and winning? Koln-Rhondorf seem like the logical choice.

It’s going to come down to who wants it more, going to be interesting

Who will win the NBA East and West and who will be NBA champion?

Boston winning the East and Dallas winning the West, Dallas champions

Will the USA win the Gold with Lebron and Co or will Germany get in the way again?

USA will win the Gold I don’t see anyone getting in their way.

Thanks Khalil for the chat.