Marko Rosic (176-PG-2005) is a 18 year old 176cm point guard playing his second season with Pro B team Dragons Rhondorf. Last season with the Dragons he averaged 5.1ppg, 1.3rpg, 3.3apg, FGP: 27.7%, 3PT: 35.9%, FT: 74.4% in the Pro B and also played also at Team Bonn/Rhoendorf U19 team (NBBL) averaging 20.2ppg, 3.0rpg, 4.5apg, FGP: 48.9%, 3PT: 35.3%, FT: 84.8%. He began his career in Munster where he played JBBL and then moved to Orange Academy in 2020. In the 2021-2022 season he played with BBU 01 Ulm (Regionalliga) averaging 7.9ppg, 2.9rpg, 3.2apg, FGP: 41.6%, 3PT: 24.1%, FT: 73.8% and with Orange Academy U19 team (NBBL) averaging 16.6ppg, 6.4rpg, Assists-3 (5.8apg), 1.8spg, FGP: 36.1%, 3PT: 36.8%, FT: 83.3%. In the 2022-2023 season he played with Orange Academy Ulm (ProB) averaging 6.6ppg, 1.9rpg, 2.8apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 36.7%, 3PT: 37.7%, FT-20 (93.3%) and with BBU 01 Ulm (Regionalliga) averaging 14.1ppg, 3.9rpg, 7.9apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 39.7%, 3PT: 32.7%, FT: 87.0%. He spoke to eurobasket after the massive 111-76 win over Pro B team Iserlohn.

Congrats on the massive 111-76 victory over Iserlohn. Did this seem more like a practice game for you?

One can´t forget that this was a pre-season game. They didn´t play their best game, but they still have a very good team. Maybe this was a sort of wake up call for them. Sometimes a loss like this is helpful to see what you really need to work on.

The Dragons Rhondorf played a great offensive game for 40 minutes. What American grade would you give it?

I would give it a B+. I think that our flow was missing at times during the game. We also got a bit sloppy at the end. I felt like we had good execution, but not good enough.

What was your summary how the Dragons Rhondorf played for 40 minutes?

To be honest, I ´m very happy how we played. When you think that we had 2 players missing with Janne Mueller and Danas Kazakevicius and guys like Kelvin Omojola and Tim Smith practicing mostly with the Telekom Baskets Bonn, we played a really good game tonight. We really don´t practice much together as a team, so I think we showed very good chemistry.

The Dragons scored 30 points in the first quarter. Talk about how vital the energy from the bench was?

We had a really good start which was important. We have to always start like that. If you don´t then you will get eaten up in the Pro B. We got great input from the bench with much energy.

In the second quarter the Dragons kept the pressure on and really broke open the game having 66 points at the break. What was the turning point in the quarter?

We never let up, but just kept pushing forward. We knew that this was Dragon Day and we wanted to give a good performance for the fans. We never gave up.

Alex Lagerman had a strong game with 20 points and showed how potent his three pointer is. He seems to be coming out of his shell nicely.

He is finding his game. It is vital that he get to know the game of mine and Kelvin Omojola. He is finding his spots better. I told him before the game to be ready that I would find him.

What did coach Stephan Dohrn tell the team in half-time for the upcoming third quarter?

We made some adjustments on defense. He wasn´t concerned with our offense, but just told us to keep pushing on defense getting stops.

In the second half young Germans Vuk Scepanovic and Josh Behrendt gave great energy and minutes. How important was it giving them playing time n ow?

When young guys like that come in, then they have to take advantage of the opportunity. I think that the team did a good job getting them integrated. We ran some plays for them and found them. Getting minutes is important for their development. They gave 100%.

I love the game of Dyami Janneck. Is he the next Janne Mueller?

That is a tough question. Dyami is a good player. He has received the trust and has the confidence to play free. He is on a very good way, but he needs to keep working. He isn´t a second Janne Mueller, but he will find his way.

Tim Smith Jr had another great game scoring 29 points. Could he become the first scoring option this season?

He is a very good scorer and we are starting to find him better. We have some plays for him and I´m able to find him. Slowly we are coming into a flow. He could be that top scorer. I feel that this season we will have many tóp scorers. I think that we will be more dangerous than last season.

In the fourth quarter one could see Iserlohn guard Jose Mejias trying to organize certain players on his team. Was it surprising see so much disorganization so late in pre season?

It was a little surprising to see the disorganization. I don´t know why, but I´m sure the coaching staff will address and they work on it.

You had another great game scoring 19 points, dishing out assists and playing solid defense. How happy were you with your game?

I´m happy with my pre-season. I thought that I played well against Pro A team Koblenz. It is important having the double license with Bonn. It will definitely help me further with my development. I have improved my shot and my self-confidence is high. I will keep working hard and hope I will have a good season.

The regular season is slowing creeping closer. What does the team still need to tweak to be ready for the first game in Fellbach?

We have tweak some of the small things on defense and just work more on our flow and rhythm so we will be ready for Fellbach.

Thanks Marko for the chat.