Wes Dreamer (201-F-2000, college: NW Missouri St.) is a 23 year old 201cm forward from Lincoln, Nebraska playing his rookie season for German Pro a team Dresden Titans. He began his basketball career at Lincoln high school and then played 159 games for Northwest Missouri State University from 2019-2024 winning 6 titles. In his last season he averaged 17.8ppg, 6.4rpg, 1.1apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 58.6%, 3PT: 39.4%, FT: 78.0%. He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball.

Thanks Wes for talking to germanhoops.com. Before we begin to start to talk basketball, I have to ask you about your name Wes Dreamer. I don´t often just like a name off the bat, but when saying Wes Dreamer, it is a name that just sounds cool. Have you heard reactions like that before or is it just me?

I have gotten a lot of reactions to my name, over the years I have gotten used to it.

Congrats on signing with German pro A team Dresden Titans. When did you exactly know in the last years that you would want to pursue a professional career one day?

It has always been a dream of mine to continue to keep on playing after college but never expected it to actually happen. It would’ve been my sophomore year of college when things started to turn out and look for the best.

It isn´t self-evident for Division 2 guys to turn pro, but you did it. How blessed do you feel to be able to come overseas and hoop for a living?

I am beyond blessed to get this kind of opportunity. There aren’t many people who can say they are or have done something like this so I just need to cherish every moment.

You won an incredible 6 titles at Northwest Missouri State. Is that special winning gene captured inside you?

I have just been lucky enough to have been surrounded by a great group of coaches and teammates and I believe if you work hard enough at the little things, that is where the winning comes from.

What do you know in general about Germany and it´s basketball? How appealing is it to be able to play in this country?

I don’t know a whole lot about the country and it’s basketball but what I do know is that it is going to be very competitive and not easy. Germany has so many great players and is going to be a tough challenge which is appealing to me.

A great ex player from Northwest Missouri State with Elijah Allen has played in Germany for 10 plus years. Have you ever heard of him or even met or spoken to him?

I have heard of Elijah, but have never met or spoken to him.

You met head coach Fabian Strauss in Madrid. What did you appreciate most about his basketball philosophy`?

I really liked how coach Strauss visualized the game and how he thinks I will be able to help out the squad this year with the way I play

Let´s talk about your game. You’re a 201cm forward from Nebraska. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would be the best description? I have heard Ben Simmons.

I think Ben Simmons is a good comparison, him with a better shooting percentage would be pretty accurate, with his passing ability, defense, and knowledge of the game.

You’re a guy that fills the stat sheet with ease. How big is versatility a staple in your game?

It is a huge part of my game. Being able to shoot the 3 and play from the wing and then also being able to post up any defender really helps me and makes it hard on defenses.

You have more than just a stable shot but shot 40% or better at the NCAA 2 level twice and was at 39% last season. What NBA shooters have you always liked to watch and what is your goal as a shooter in your rookie season?

I have always liked watching Steph Curry shoot the 3, just the way he is able to create his shots off the ball is something I like to watch and follow. My main goal as a shooter my rookie season will just be able to make as many threes at a good percentage. Not just shooting the ball to shoot it, but making sure it is the right shot each time.

You can guard many positions which made you very valuable to the Titans. What kind of a defender would you call yourself now and what kind of a defender do you still want to become?

I am a player that can mostly guard every position on the floor. I might not be fast like the guards but I am smart and use my knowledge and scouting to my advantage to know what moves they will make.

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

The one thing I want to keep improving on is my post moves. Just knowing how I am being guarded and making counter moves to what the defense is doing.

You played at Northwest Missouri State from 2019-2024 and won 4 MIAA titles. Which one was the sweetest?

They were all just a sweet, but my favorite one was from my freshman year in 2019-2020. I had 18 points off of the bench as a True Freshman in the Championship game.

You won the NCAA 2 title twice in 2021 and 2022. Which run was most memorable to you? I can imagine the first one was where you had a double double in the win over West Texas?

That West Texas game was for sure the most memorable because not only did I have a good game, it was the first national championship that I won there.

You were really consistent in your game in your third and fourth years, but made a big jump in your fifth season and won player of the year. How did your game grow in Ben McCollum´s last season?

I think being consistent to what I was doing the years before that is what helped me out. I didn’t try to do too much and just let the game come to me and that is what made me have the season I had.

You had many great games in the NCAA 2 but what was your personal best game statwise?

There was a game I had this year where I had 30 points in only 17 minutes of playing. I had a game in high school where I had 42 points and 15 rebounds.

How did legendary head coach Ben McCollum groom and prepare you best for a professional career?

I was blessed to have Coach Mac as a teacher and mentor for my 5 years of playing. The way he was able to develop me in the way of not completely changing my game and just going off of what I was already good at, made the player I am today.

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

We had our fair share of battles in practice but I think I came out on top most of the time.

Who is the best player that you ever faced in the NCAA that reached the NBA?

I played against Tre Jones at Duke, he is just a great all around player.

Please name your 5 best teammates of all.-time?

It’s hard for me to pick just 5, all of my teammates I have played with have been great and helped me out in so many ways.

Please name your personal NBA Mount Rushmore?

LeBron, MJ, Kobe, Bill Russell

Who is your GOAT and why?

My goat is LeBron James because he has been so dominant for so long and continues to show why he is the best.

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

I have not seen the sequel unfortunately.

Thanks Wes for the chat.