Miles Schmidt-Scheuber and Alex Lagerman in the Dragon Dome in 2025

Alexander Lagerman (202-SG-2004) is a 20 year old 202cm shooting guard playing his first season with Pro B team Dragons Rhondorf averaging 8,4ppg, 2,7rpg and 1,0apg. Last season he played with the wiha Panthers Schwenningen (ProB) playing16 games averaging 15.1ppg, 4.9rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 61.6%, 3PT: 27.1%, FT: 72.7%. He began his basketball career with the Fraport Skyliners in the JBBL (U-16) and also played 4 Pro B games and in 2022-2023 season in the NBBL averaged :21.2ppg, 6.2rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 54.2%, 3PT: 31.3%, FT: 78.3%. He spoke to germanhoops.com after the big 104-97 win over Coburg.

Congrats on the massive 104-97 win over Coburg. How good did it feel sweeping the season series against Coburg?

It feels great. I believe we are making steps and progressing as a team. It was a good collective performance.

After only allowing 72 points last week in Frankfurt, what was the goal defensively going into the game?

No specific goals besides our fundamental defensive principles. We executed our defensive structures well.

The first quarter was a scoring explosion with 58 points, but the Dragons had the 31-27 advantage. How vital is it for the Dragons to try to get away from these shoot out type of quarters?

Vital, it’s hard to gain control over shoot outs because you can’t factor luck in.

BBC Coburg had a rapid start, but how important was the alley-oop dunk from Danas Kazakevicius? Did that give the Dragons the needed energy at that time?

Yea plays such as that one, definitely spike the energy and can only benefit the team.

The Dragons then had a big run to lead 29-19, but BBC Coburg punched back with a 8-2 run to trail only 31-27. What was so difficult for the Dragons being able slow down BBC Coburg better?

Basketball is a momentum shifting game. I guess Coburg found their momentum in that specific sequence.

In the second quarter the Dragons Rhondorf got a healthy lead and led by as much as 17 points and led 59-43 at the break. What adjustment did the Dragons make on the defensive end?

We controlled our matchups better in one on one.

In the third quarter BBC Coburg fought back scoring 26 points and trailed only 79-69. Down the stretch Tobias Rotegaard hit 2 three´s. What made it so difficult to contain him?

He was chucking up moving threes around screens which is always hard to contest. They were tough shots but you have to give him credit for making them.

BBC Coburg continued to fight in the fourth quarter and the Dragons couldn´t shake them. How vital was it for the Dragons showing that special offensive consistency early on to keep the comfortable lead?

Very important because we didn’t want to lose our momentum and give them the confidence that they can stop us defensively.

BBC Coburg kept fighting and got another three pointer down the stretch, but it wasn´t enough. What was key in crunch-time for getting the win?

Just staying solid, letting the clock run out and not making any mistakes that could give them the opportunity.

There were many great baskets in the game. What was your favorite basket of the game?

Hard one to pick. I liked Kelvin’s three, bcause he made it when they counted the most and that knocked them back.

The Dragons Rhondorf won the rebound duel, had better shooting percentages and had 29 assists. What was the team´s biggest strength on the night?

All of the above. Rebounding, shot making and also moving the ball well.

The Dragons Rhondorf have won 3 of their last 4 games. Is it slowly getting it´s playoff form?

That is definitely the goal. To keep improving, so that we have the best possible version of the team to show up for the playoffs

Next week a must win situation in Ludwigsburg. How big will be the revenge factor after the 91-86 loss at home?

It would be sweet to grab that win on the road, especially after losing to them in the first matchup. We shouldn’t underestimate them, they are talented but we carry the confidence and are the better team.

What will the Dragons Rhondorf will be working on most this week in practice concerning the defensive end?

That’s a question coach Marko can answer better than me, but my guess is sticking to our principles and analyzing how we can best defend the opposing team.

How great is it seeing the awakening of Tim Smith Jr? He is finding his form of the early season. Could he be the difference of making the playoffs or not?

For sure. Tim is our main guy. We need him to be in the best possible form because his versatility and shot making ability can make the difference.

You had a solid game of 10/3/1 in only 14 minutes. How content were you with your game?

For the amount of minutes I played I thought I did really well. Also defensively I felt like I did a solid job. I try to control what I can control, so I’m very content with how I played.

You averaged 26 minutes in the last 2 games before the Coburg game, but about 10 minutes less in the 10 previous games. And against Coburg it was only 14 minutes. How tough is these fluctuations in your minutes?

It isn’t easy. In order to perform consistently it obviously helps to get consistent playing time. But we have a deep squad and as long as we are performing well it doesn’t matter who is playing how much.

Do you have any explanations why there have been so many games 15/21 where you averaged less than 20 minutes?

That’s an interesting statistic I wasn’t aware of that. I’m not quite sure I have an exact explanation besides the fact that we have a deep rotation. But I feel like, considering the way I played last game, I could’ve definitely played more. I guess my main takeaway for this is that minutes should be directly connected to my in-game performance.

How thrilled were you last weekend winning against your ex team Frankfurt? What gave you the most satisfaction after the buzzer sounded?

It definitely felt great also playing in front of my family and friends is always a blessing. Just the taste of victory was enough in terms of satisfaction.

Antonio Pilipovic scored the 100th point. Does he have to get donuts?

Most certainly yes. He is known for enforcing the donut rule, so I’m pretty sure he’ll live by it as well lol.

Thanks Alex for the chat.