Kelvin Omojola (183-G-1997, college: Northwest) is a 27year old 183cm point guard that is playing his fourth professional season and fourth in Germany and second with the Dragons Rhondorf helping them win the pro B title last season averaging 12.7ppg, 3.1rpg, Assists-2 (6.1apg), 1.6spg, FGP: 49.4%, 3PT: 30.5%, FT: 79.5%. In 2022-2023 he played with PS Karlsruhe (Pro A) averaging 3,1ppg and as a rookie played with the Ahorn Camp BIS Baskets Speyer (Germany-ProB) averaging 15.3ppg, 2.7rpg, 3.3apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 43.4%, 3PT: 37.3%, FT: 71.8%. He began his basketball career at Green Valley high school and then played at Red Deer (JUCO), Benedict College (NCAA2) averaging 9.1ppg, 2.1rpg, 1.2apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 38.6%, 3PT: 33.0%, FT: 66.7% and Northwest University (NAIA) averaging 7.4ppg, 1.9rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 36.4%, 3PT: 36.1%, FT: 62.1% and 13.7ppg, 4.7rpg, 3.2apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 55.4%, 3PT: 54.2%, FT: 87.5%. He spoke to germanhoops.com after the big 96-93 win over the CATL Basketball Lowen Erfurt.

Congrats on the massive 96-93 win over Erfurt. Could the fans have asked for a more exciting first home win of the season?

No not at all. It was such an exciting ending. Being down 2 points, then breaking the press and getting Tim Smith Jr the open look and then getting the stop and making free throws was great. It was a great first home win for us.

How tough was it for you to have to watch again? You were as always giving support for your teammates

It´s so tough. I told coach before the game that I have been here 3 months already and to only play 1 game is killing me. I can´t wait to get back.

How proud are you of the team on how they reacted to playing hard and strong without you and Marko Rosic?

I mean we have great players. We continue to get better each day. Tim is a great player, Janne Mueller is taking the next step as is Danas Kazakevicius on defense. Everybody made a presence even Dyami Janek. He is a dog making big shots. He didn´t let early turnovers faze him.

Both teams came out scoring and it lasted until the end. Did you figure going into the game that it would be much offense and little defense?

I had hoped not. I know that we can score as well as Erfurt. I just didn´t think that we would score as much. I was thinking in the high 70´s or low 80´s. I will never complain as long as we win.

When did the team find about you not playing? Did that totally change the game plan? It put Dyami Janeck into the hot seat as a starter?

I think the team found out early Friday night. I had hurt myself on Friday in practice with Bonn. Me not playing was a game day decision. I told Dyami before the game that with Marko and I out, that this would be a great opportunity for him to get valuable experience. Having this type of opportunity is invaluable for him. It is a long season and he may have to step up again.

The first quarter had some little runs and Rhondorf led 27-25 after 10 minutes. How proud were you of Dyami Janeck how he bounced back from 2 consecutive turnovers and played better at the point and hit big shots?

I´m really proud of Dyami with how he played. It was tough bouncing back from 2 early turnovers. A start like that could rattle many guys, but not Dyami. It never fazed him. He is so mentally strong. I always tell him that he is so much better than any guard he is guarding. I really value his game a lot.

Tyseem Lyles was in a huge slump coming in. Did the team try to do something different defensively to try to slow him down to hinder a break out?

No adjustment on Tyseem. I have played against him for years. He may be in a slump, but regardless, he is a great player. We never took him lightly. He is an elite shooter.

Janne Mueller made a pretty spin move and shot. Tim Smith Jr said after the game that he saw make shots that he never saw before. How was it for you?

Janne really stepped up. He was in the zone. He really likes to get to the hoop and has a great mid range game. He prefers the mid range, but too see him make big three´s in crunch-time was amazing. I have seen the evolution of his play in real time.

How did you like the mask of Marco Rahn? Did he look like superman?

I love his mask. It is black. He is there ready for business. That was elite.

In the third quarter Erfurt came out strong with a 10-0 run. Noah Kamdem made many shots. A team can´t physically keep him out of the pain area. He is like an NFL lineman.

Noah is a beast. It is that simple. He truly is built like a linebacker. But he really is a good player. He has good footwork and has a nice touch around the basket. He put up crazy stats in the first games. I thought that we did a solid job on him

The Dragons came back strong especially through big shots from Janne Mueller. How vital is he as a player to make big shots whenever there is adversary?

He is in the next evolution as a player. He had a solid role last season, but we were so stacked with talent. He gave good production, but it wasn´t like we needed it. His role is so much bigger this season. We need him to step up each day and take the next steps. He having to do more will help the team and himself.

In the fourth quarter Erfurt tried to get away but the Dragons stayed strong. How visible is that toughness in the team in adversary?

That is our DNA. Everybody on the team competes at a high level. That is our culture. If we don´t do it then it is a problem. We are already locked in early in the season.

Tim Smith Jr said that the game was won through Danas Kazakevicius´s defense. He made 3 big blocks in the fourth quarter. Was he the x-factor?

He was the x factor. I always knew he had that type of play in him. I always see it in BBL practice. He has no fear contesting guys Like Thomas Kennedy, Bodie Hume or Rivaldo Soares. I tell him we need to see that in the Pro B. His 3 blocks weren´t just blocks, but huge blocks that went out of bounds. His paly set the tone for us winning the game.

Could his team defense be like a wake call for the rest of the team to play better defense?

It could be. We really need everyone to step up on defense. We have to have better 1-1 defense as well as fixing up our rotations. It is still early in the season, but we do play with high intensity, but we still have a long way to go.

Tim Smith Jr hit the winning shot. It was a huge shot. He said it was off a broken play. Should he have waited a bit more to get more time of the clock.

Tim should take that open shot all day every day. Erfurt pressed. I personally wouldn´t have pressed. We got around the press well. Lagerman got it to Rahn, he took 1 dribble and found Tim. He was wide open. He had to take it.

Tim Smith hit big shots all game long? I see him as a possible MVP candidate as a rookie. How do you see it?

Easily. I told Tim before we even played our first pre season game that he will lead our team in scoring. No one can guard him. There is no player like him. He is that good and could win MVP. I hope he does.

Talk about that last Erfurt turnover. What was key in that play for getting the stop?

I think that it was just a bad pass and miscommunication.

Defense continues to be a problem. Why can´t the team execute better and what is the biggest area that has to be corrected?

I think that all we need is time. We have many new guys still learning the concept. The young guys are still understanding the principles and how to execute them. We have guys that play hard and intense. We need to take next step with the details.

Alexander Lagerman had another solid game of 11/5/5. His shooting percentages are very high. Where do you credit his good play up to now?

He is another really good player. He reminds me of Badu Buck. Badu was always solid even when he didn´t score many points. Badu never had a bad game. I think that he will be like that. Alex always plays solid. Don´t be surprised if he leads us in scoring some games. He is dynamic like Tim Smith.

The club next plays against hungry team Ludwigsburg. What will be key to the win?

We just have to play our game. As always score well, but step up our defense and communicate at a high level. If we can play together at both ends then we can beat anyone.

What do you do on a free Sunday? Do you follow American football?

Yes I watch NFL games and also talk to my fiancé and family. I also give my body rest.

Thanks Kelvin for the chat.