Dylan Addae-Wusu is a 193cm guard from the Bronx that is playing his rookie season overseas with Trefl Sopot (Poland-OBL). He began his basketball career at Sacred Heart High School and then also played at Our Saviour Lutheran High School. He then played at St Johns University(NCAA) from 2020-2023(NCAA) playing a total of 91 games. He then played at Seton Hall University(NCAA) from 2023-2025 averaging 8.6ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.2apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 41.6%, 3PT: 29.0%, FT: 66.7% and  9.6ppg, 3.5rpg, 3.0apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 39.5%, 3PT: 27.0%, FT: 65.6%. He spoke to germanhoops.com before a Fiba Europe Cup game against Rostock.

Thanks Dylan for talking to germanhoops.com. Your playing your rookie season for  TreflSopot (Poland-OBL). What kind of an experience has it been for you so far?

I’m very thankful and blessed to have the opportunity to continue playing basketball.  It’s been a great experience so far being able to learn and compete at this level

Congrats on reaching the next round of the Fiba Europe Cup. The club has won 2 titles in the last 2 seasons. Do you sense a special culture in the organization in terms of having that will to win?

Yes, definitely. With their past history and accomplishments I believe that the organization has built a culture that’s all about winning and also how to win.

You’re putting up very respectable stats in the Polish league and Fiba Europe Cup. What exactly is your role on the team?

My role on this team is to be myself, being able to impact both ends of the floor

What has it been like being teammates with 35 year old veteran Raymond Cowels? Has he been like a mentor for you?

 It’s been great to have a veteran like Ray with his experience. I´m able to ask him questions about his journey as a pro. The hardships he faced and how he was able to get through them

Let´s talk about your game. You’re a 193cm guard. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would best fit the description?

I’d say Luguentz Dort

You once stated in school that you’re a kid who doesn’t quit, who gives it his all and plays to the buzzer. How would you like to add on to that now as a professional?

Continue with the same mindset and approach but also make sure I’m preparing myself for it

You’re a player that fills up the stats sheet with ease and are a great defender. Would you classify yourself now as a 2 way player?

Yes I’d classify myself as a 2 way player

You shot the ball very well at St Johns from outside, but under 30% at Seton Hall. How would you classify the development of your shot now as a rookie overseas?

Getting in the best shape possible and just repping out game like shots

You’re a very good defender who has a knack for grabbing steals. What kind of a defender are you now and what kind of a defender do you still want to become?

I´m a defender that anticipates reads and I try to make the opponents 2nd guess their reads. I want to become the defender that players shy away from the ball when I’m defending them

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

Limiting turnovers, shooting the ball at a higher percentage  

You began your rookie season with  Grupo Alega Cantabria Torrelavega (Spain-Primera FEB), but left soon as. What kind of an experience was Spain and what was your wake up call to being a rookie overseas where you knew that you were far away from home?

Being in Spain was a great experience for my first time in Europe. Understanding that through any circumstance you have to figure it out and it’s on you to make the career you want

You have roots from Ghana, but grew up in New York and went to various schools in Yonkers and the Bronx. Did a tough place like the Bronx make you tough and prepare you for life that many others don´t get to see?

Definitely, being from the Bronx isn’t an easy place to get by. You need to be mentally tough and have tough skin. It’s a grind each day in whatever you choose to do

You played 3 seasons at St Johns(NCAA) playing 91 NCAA games. How did your game grow there? You seemed to have a special role.

In playing that much games you learn through your mistakes and as the games go on. Getting a deeper understanding of the pace, level of physicality understanding the rhythm of the game. Also learning the game from a coach’s standpoint

You had some really good games there against your future school Seton Hall, DePaul, and Marquette. What was your fondest moment there on the court?

It would be our Big East tournament game against Marquette at MSG. Although it wasn’t the outcome we wanted, I took away so much from that game.

You then played at Seton Hall(NCAA) from 2023-2025 and averaged 8.6ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.2apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 41.6%, 3PT: 29.0%, FT: 66.7% and 9.6ppg, 3.5rpg, 3.0apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 39.5%, 3PT: 27.0%, FT: 65.6%. You won the NIT title in 2024. Was going here the best basketball decision in your life?

I believe that each collegiate stop helped shape my life and the player I am today.

What memories do you have of that incredible NIT run? You had 18 points in a tight 75-72 win over St Joseph and beat Indiana State in the final.

The feeling of selection Sunday not seeing our name get called knowing that we deserved playing in the big dance. And fast forward to April 4th winning the NIT

How did head coach Shaheen Holloway groom and prepare you best for a professional career?

His expectations were high and was always tough on me. It’s like he purposely puts you through a lot to break you but in going through that process you get to check yourself and see what kind of person you are. He was great for me and I’ve grown to be more resilient

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Chaunce Jenkins?

I think Chaunce got 1 on me but he know wassup, lol. He’s a gifted player 

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

Sandro Mamukelashvili

 Please name your personal NBA Mount Rushmore?

 Kobe, MJ, KD, Bron, & Curry changed the game drastically 

Who is your GOAT?

N/A

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

Haven’t seen the sequel to the classic.

Thanks Dylan for the chat.