Ethan Chargois (205-F-1999, college: Oklahoma) is a 26 year old 205cm forward from Tulsa, Oklahoma playing his third professional season and first with Basket Brno (Czech Republic-NBL). Last season he played with Cheshire Phoenix (United Kingdom-BBL) averaging 12.0ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 58.3%, 3PT: 32.5%, FT: 61.7%. He played his rookie season with Aurore de Vitre (France-NM1) and Taurinos de Aragua (Venezuela-SPB). He began his basketball career atz Union High School and then played at SMU (NCAA) from 2017-2021 playing a total of 108 games. He then added one more year and played the University of Oklahoma (NCAA). He spoke to germanhoops.com before a ENBL game against Bamberg.

Thanks Ethan for talking to germanhoops.com. Your playing your third pro season and first with Basket Brno (Czech Republic-NBL). What kind of an experience has it been? What have you enjoyed most of the experience?

It has been a great experience for me to have such a warm welcome in Brno and I think the biggest thing that I’ve enjoyed experiencing is the city itself and the people within it.

After a solid NCAA career, you really have had to grind overseas. You have made steps each season. How tough has the journey been? What kind of sacrifices have you had to make?

I think the biggest sacrifice for any overseas player is being away from family and loved ones for a long period of time. Other than that I think the strain that each season puts on your body is something to note as well

You broke out in England last season and continue to play well this season in the NBL and ENBL. What do you credit to having been able to adjust so well so quickly in different countries?

I think that’s what separates good players from great player is how quickly you can adjust and adapt year to year whether it be play style or off the court adjustments as well.

Your really filling the stat sheet well. Is it fair to say that your versatility has made another step this season? Your averaging almost 4 assists in the ENBL and averaging double double stats in points and rebounds?

Yeah I think versatility is a key selling point with me. I can guard and play multiple positions. I think that is really valuable especially in today´s style of play.

If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would best fit the description?

PJ Washington, Tobias Harris, Paulo Bancureo

Your three pointer is still a work in progress. How would you describe the development of your three at the moment?

I started off kind of slow from three but starting to find my spots more and knock the shots down with confidence

Would you classify yourself as a raw defender? What kind of a defender are you now and what kind of defender do you still want to become?

I can Guard multiple positions and my on ball defense is solid. I think my off ball defense could definitely use improvement though.

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

Athleticism and flexibility are key for me right now the rest of the game is like riding a bike for me because I’ve been playing so long. It comes naturally.

What kind of a teammate is Jordan Brown and how do you compliment each other best? Do you have a special bond since your the only 2 Americans on the team?

He is a very skilled inside finisher. We complement each other well because we are both good passers and yes we bonded because we are only two Americans.

Last season you played with Cheshire Phoenix (United Kingdom-BBL) averaging 12.0ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 58.3%, 3PT: 32.5%, FT: 61.7%. How vital was this season for your development and confidence? You reached the final and were an allstar.

That season was very important for me to get back on track. I am forever grateful to Ben Thomas and James Bryce for giving me the opportunity to showcase what I can do on the international level after a not so great start to my career.

You lost a tough final to the London Lions 88-85. What memories will you always have from that game and battling ex NBA player Sam Dekker?

All in all, it was a very good season, but we definitely wanted that last game in the championship versus Lions. That is one that I think that will haunt me until the day I die.

You played your rookie season with Aurore de Vitre (France-NM1) averaging 3.3ppg, 1.6rpg. What do you remember being your wake up call to being a rookie overseas where you knew that you were far away from home?

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How tough was this season in general. It was your first time overseas. What did you learn about yourself?

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You then went back to the States and played with the Enid Outlaws (TBL) averaging 18.1ppg, Reb-4 (12.0rpg), 3.8apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 54.4%, 3PT: 32.5%, FT: 63.3%. Did this experience give you that ambition to return overseas?

I wouldn’t say it gave me the ambition to go back overseas, but it definitely showed me that I was a lot better than the TBL and that I needed to be tested at a higher level.

You had an incredible 31/26 game. How tough is a league like this where everyone is playing for their stats and hoping to be discovered?

It’s hard but at the end of the day it’s Basketball and I had a really great team and group of guys around me that were focused on winning and getting numbers and I know a lot of teams were not like that. It was all about the numbers.

You played at Southern Methodist University (NCAA) from 2017-2021. In your 6th NCAA game, you beat Arizona (NCAA) 66-60 and scored 12 points. How important was a game like that early in your NCAA career? You battled against some future NBA guys like Deandre Ayton and Alonso Trier?

It was special especially playing against Alonzo Trier because he’s also from Oklahoma and in some ways I looked up to him growing up and how he played how he scored things like that so when I got him in the battle of Atlantis and ended up winning, it was a very cool experience for me.

How vital was head coach Tim Jankovich in your early basketball development? How did he help you most with your game?

Coach Jankovich was very vital and I’m also forever grateful for him and giving me the opportunity as a freshman to really show what I can do and throwing me in the fire.

What will you remember from your battles in practice with Feron Hunt? Was he able to push you to the maximum?

Yes, Mya and Feron are very good friends until this day. We always pushed each other and I think that’s what made us both successful in our professional careers..

You added a season with The University of Oklahoma (NCAA) averaging 4.1ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.9apg. How tough was this season? You averaged only 12 minutes but reached the NIT Sweet 16. What positives could you take from it?

I think that last grad year really taught me a valuable life lesson and that is goal where you’re appreciated not tolerated.

Who is the toughest player that you faced in the NCAA that went to the NBA?

Anthony Edwards

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Shake Milton, Jahmal McMurray, Jarrey Foster, EJ hearkless, Feron Hunt

What is your personal NBA Mount Rushmore of past or present heads?

Lebron Kobe MJ AI

What is your personal opinion of the neverending debate of who is the greatest of all-time Jordan or Lebron?

Bron

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

I did not see that unfortunately

Thanks Ethan for the chat.