Berkant Campinar (180-PG-2001) is a 25 year old 180cm point guard playing for the Baskets Limburg. He has played here most of his career, but also played with ROTH Energie Basketball-Akademie Giessen (NBBL) and played a season with ASC Theresianum Mainz (2.Regionalliga). He spoke to germanhoops.com after the win over Eintracht Frankfurt ending the 2025-2026 season in third place.

Thanks Berkant for talking to germanhoops.com. When you arrive into the Limburg home court, what are your first thoughts?

I always feel proud. I have played here since my youth. It always feels like home. I feel really comfortable.

Except for some short stays in Giessen and Mainz, you have always played in Limburg. What does it mean to play for this organization?

It means a lot. I always give my all home or away. I always play hard when wearing the Limburg jersey.

Could imagine ever leaving this organization again?

That is a good question. You never know. As of now I feel really good playing for this organization.

The club had a good season finishing in third place. What has been your summary of how the team has played?

I feel like we had a really good season. We had a tough start losing our first three games. We had many new players. We fought back well and had good wins at home. We grew as a team this season.

How big are the aspirations in general to get back to the Regionalliga?

We as an organization have big aspirations to play in the Regionalliga. It is a different level though. Our main focus this season was to integrate and develop the young players.

Talk a little about your teammates. What has it been like being teammates with young German Myles Howell? How much potential does he have?

He has a lot of potential. I feel like he could play a role for any team. He always gives 110%. You don´t want to be guarded by him. He is a great defender and great teammate.

Where do you rate his nasty poster dunk recently?

That poster dunk was great. I got the steal and passed him the ball. I just remember how he jumped. That was definitely the best poster dunk that I ever saw live.

How special of a player is Kaan Kus? How valuable is his energy for the team? Is it infectious?

He is my cousin and is one of the team´s most experienced players with Justin Stallbohm. Kaan is so vital in the locker room. He always gives everything for the team. His energy always pushes the team.

Does Justin Stallbohm have the most incredible smile ever?

He has a super smile. He is always positive and laughing. He has a joker´s smile. He is always in a good mood.

What kind of a relationship have you had in the last years? How has his game helped yours?

We have known each other more than 10 years. He was a youth friend of mine. We understand each other so well on the court. I´m always looking for him. We harmonize so well on the court and know each other´s tendencies really well.

What is your fondest moment on the court with Justin?

I think every back door cut where he finds me for the score.

How vital has head coach Danny Stallbohm been for your game? How has he helped your game most over the years?

He gives me freedom. He has a lot of trust in me. He always has my back. If you play hard then you will play for him. We respect each other.

You’re a 180cm guard. If you had to compare your game to a NBA or Euroleague player who would best fit the description?

In my youth I would of said Rajon Rondo. I was always passing the ball. I have improved my scoring since then. Now I look at videos of Jalen Brunson.

Talk a little about your offensive skills. You have never been a big scorer. How can you impact the game best?

I have been fortunate to have been able to play with many talented point guards. I think that I read the game very well and know how to control the tempo. I think that I drive well and can find my teammates well.

Talk a little about your defensive game. How have you seen the development of your defensive game over the years?

Playing defense is a lot different in the first Regionalliga. I had to defend many physical players in the Regionalliga. I feel like having that experience really helped my develop. I have always played against older guys and that also helped me. I feel like I got a lot tougher and that makes it hard to score against me.

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

I´m always working on my shot. I can be a bit streaky with my shot. If I have a good practice week of shooting, then I´m capable to hit a few three´s in a game. I always try to work on my aggressiveness and also to be more disciplined on defense.

How do you remember playing with the ROTH Energie Basketball-Akademie Giessen (NBBL)? You played with Nicolas Lagerman and Sebastian Brach. Brach has become a Pro A player. How talented was he already then?

I also have to add Tim Schneider to this group. All are great players. I had many good battles with them in Practice. I always had to give my all when facing them.

What is your earliest memory of strapping on the Limburg jersey? Your first game was against USC Heidelberg.

I remember that game against Heidelberg on the road. The atmosphere was great. It was a really cool experience. I just remember after that game, I wanted to keep doing that and play in the Regionalliga.

You were teammates with Kevin Yebo who went on to play in the Euroleague and BBL. Did you already see his incredible potential then?

It was hard to predict then that he could get so far one day. However I did see something special then when watching him play. He did things in practice then simply from instincts. That can´t be taught. I´m really happy for his success.

What is your best Mantas Bernatavicius story?

I just remember one time in practice he was battling another import and he blocked him and he gave the Mutumbo finger signalizing not in my house

What was your fondest memory with the Baskets Limburg?

I think that my personal fondest moment with Limburg was in our home gym. It was a few years ago when we played Reutlingen. I scored 18 points. It was my break out game. It felt so good. We stayed in the league that season. We played so well together.

Who was the toughest player that you ever faced on the court that reached a high league?

I remember it was a test game in the JBBL and we played Rasta Vechta and I played against Radi Casin. He was so good then. I had never seen something like that before.

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Justin Stallbohm, Kaan Kus, Kellon Thomas, Kelvin Nelcha, Melvin Adrovic

Please name your NBA, Euro and German Mount Rushmore?

NBA: Kyrie Irving, Kobe Bryant, Lebron James and Michael Jordan.

Euro: Alperen Sengun, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Hakeem Olajuwon

German: Dirk Nowitzki, Andreas Obst, Dennis Schroeder, Franz Wagner

Who is your GOAT?

Lebron James

Thanks Berkant for the chat.