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Dylan Fasoyiro (190-G-2002, college: USA) is a 190cm guard that was born in Houston, Texas and grew up in Canada playing his rookie season overseas with Pro B team BBC Coburg. He began his basketball career at Mayfield Secondary school. He then played 2 seasons at Ashland University (NCAA2). He then proceeded to play 2 seasons with Daemen College (NCAA2) averaging 13.4ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.6apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 51.0%, 3PT: 40.6%, FT: 78.8% and 17.4ppg, 4.6rpg, 1.1apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 54.9%, 3PT: 41.1%, FT: 75.5%. He tehn added a season with the University of South Alabama (NCAA) averaging 6.3ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.2spg, FGP: 56.5%, 3PT: 29.9%, FT: 76.1%. He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball during the 2025-2026 season.

Thanks Dylan for talking to germanhoops.com. Your playing your rookie season overseas for BBC Bayreuth. What kind of an experience has it been? What have you enjoyed most about the experience?

It’s honestly been a great experience thus far from being a part of a great organization in BBC Coburg to just simply being in a nice country like Germany. What I have enjoyed most about my experience thus far is just being able to compete at a high level with great competition. Before coming here, I did a lot of research about Germany and found that it’s great country to play professional basketball in, so it has been good.

What was your wake up call to being overseas where you knew that you were far away from home?

My wakeup call was definitely the time difference. Of course, you hear about it before coming to Europe but once you’re actually experiencing it, it’s a lot different and a lot harder to adjust when your loved ones are living in a ‘whole other world’ (what it feels like) back home.

You grew up in Ontario, Canada and also have the Nigerian citizenship. What have you learned to appreciate most about the German culture?

It would probably have to be the sense of peace and quiet that people go about when it comes to living.

BBC Coburg have been kind of a surprise team in the Pro B this season. It began with a 7-game winning streak. What was the secret to the early team success with the top strength defense?

Like you said defense was definitely a key but honestly just everyone buying in to building a winning culture here in Coburg.

The club had some misfortune losing 3 of the last 5 games. Have clubs figured the team out?

I wouldn’t say that clubs have figured us out but rather I would just say that being number 1 is always tough because teams are always going to bring their best against you. Of course, there is a lot we can improve on as a team and be better at but winning is not easy especially when you are the one being ‘hunted’.

How valuable has a guy like Nico Wenzl been for you. Despite being near the same age, he is a real veteran. How has he helped you get adjusted mostly to Euro ball?

He’s helped me a lot. With him playing professionally in Europe pretty much his whole life, he has so much knowledge on how to play in Europe so just constantly asking questions and trying to pick his brain on how he sees the game has been a great help.

You are one of the oldest guys on the team, but a rookie. Have you had to be like a leader? I can imagine the young Germans look up to you as the import?

Yeah, it’s honestly been weird in a sense being a leader on a professional team in my rookie year but it has been great. Of course, at times it can be tough as I am still trying to learn the European game myself but I’ve embraced the role as I know it will benefit me further down the line in my career.

What has it been like being teammates with American Darius Dawson? What do you appreciate most about his game?

It’s been great honestly, being able to have someone that I can relate to helps a lot. Also, being able to play with a guy as athletic as he is, it definitely makes the game a lot easier.

Let’s talk about your game. You’re a 190cm guard. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would best fit the description?

Me personally, I like to say a mix of a lot of different guys but one of my coaches back home always said my game reminded him a lot of Josh Hart. Just a guy who does a mixture of everything that the team needs to win. Also, just how simple he keeps the game but stays efficient in doing so.

You’re a player that fills the stat sheet well. What are your biggest strengths on offense?

I would definitely say my shooting ability and my ability to use my size as a stronger guard to get in the lane.

You shot 40% from outside 2 years in a row at Daemen (NCAA2) and doing it now as a rookie. How do you see the development of your outside shot? What are your main goals in the next 2 seasons?

Yeah, I’ve worked tirelessly on my shot, from just getting up countless reps to just building confidence to go out there and knock it down. My main goals for the next 2 seasons is to just keep building confidence and show that I can do this at the highest levels.

Talk a little about your defensive game. What kind of a defender would you classify yourself now and what kind of a defender do you still want to become?

Defensively I feel like that’s a huge part of my game. I take so much pride in defending as I truly feel as though that is what wins games. I would say that I’m a very pesky and aggressive defender. Whether you need me to guard a quicker, shiftier guy or a stronger back to the basket guy, or dive on lose balls, I can do whatever is asked of me. I just feel like defense is a pride thing, you either want to do it or you don’t.

On what areas of your game are you working on most now that will help you to continue to improve your game?

Honestly just how I see the game and my pace. Coming from the US to Europe, there is a drastic difference in how they play so just getting adjusted to the play style is big for me.

You played at Ashland University (NCAA2) from 2020-2022 playing only a total of 28 games and never averaging more than 1,4ppg in a season. How tough were these 2 years? What did you learn from these 2 years most?

Yeah, those were definitely some of the toughest years of my playing career but it honestly allowed me to grow in my faith in God. Although, those 2 years were tough on the court, I always look back and am just thankful for those 2 years because it changed me as a person on and off the court for the better.

You then moved toDaemen College (NCAA2) averaging 13.4ppg,5.5rpg,1.6apg,1.4spg, FGP: 51.0%, 3PT: 40.6%, FT: 78.8% and 17.4ppg,4.6rpg,1.1apg,1.1spg, FGP: 54.9%, 3PT: 41.1%, FT: 75.5%. Was going to Daemen the best basketball decision in your life?
100%. Being able to play for a coach who trusts and believes in you, can really change a lot and it did for me, during my time at Daemen.

You made big strides in your game at Daemen. How vital was head coach Mike MacDonald in your early basketball development? How do you feel did he help you most in your game there?

Huge. Hands down, he is the best coach I ever had. He helped transform my game and was a true embodiment of what a great leader looks like. I feel like the biggest thing he taught me is that you can take the game serious, but you can also have fun and enjoy it as well.

Not many guys that played at Daemen have made it overseas. Gerald Beverly had a long career and played in Germany. Your brother Sean also came overseas. How big of a role model is he for you?

He is my biggest role model. Just being able to have an older brother that went through everything before me and essentially setting the blueprint for me has truly been a blessing. Any time I have questions or concerns about anything going on, I know he is always a phone call away. I thank God every day for him being my biggest role model.

You had so many great games at Daemen and had RWC’s number scoring 30 points twice. What was your fondest moment on the court there?

Probably just being able to continue the winning culture at Daemen and making it to the NCAA tournament. I made it at my previous school but it was a much greater experience actually playing a meaningful role in doing so.

You then finished at theUniversity of South Alabama (NCAA) averaging 6.3ppg,2.2rpg,1.2spg, FGP: 56.5%, 3PT: 29.9%, FT: 76.1%. You finally made the jump to division 1. How valuable was this season for your basketball development playing for Richie Riley. What added steps did your game make that season?

Yeah, that experience was very valuable as it allowed me to play at the highest level of college basketball. I would say some added steps I made were playing off two feet, using my body more to get to a wheel post as a stronger guard and just not turning over the ball.

You had 2 really good games against Spring Hill scoring 17 and 16 points in wins. What was your fondest moment on the court there?

Definitely had to be our final home game. After getting the win against Louisiana, we were able to celebrate our Sun Belt Conference regular season championship with the fans and cut down the nets in the Mitchell Center.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Myles Corey?

Funny enough, we never really got the chance to play 1-1 but I will say he is hands down the fastest and most athletic guard I ever played with or against

Who is the toughest player that you ever battled in your life on the court that reached the NBA or Euroleague?

Since I have been watching Euro league a lot more and being in Europe now, I’ll say a player who is currently playing Euro league, Jordan Nwora.

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

That’s hard, I have had so many great teammates along the way. I don’t think I can name just 5 of them.

Please list your personal NBA Mount Rushmore?

Kobe, MJ, LeBron

Who is your GOAT?

Kobe Bryant

Did you se ethe sequel to the classic Coming To America? Shouldn’t they have left it alone?

I actually didn’t see it; I’ll definitely have to go check it out

Thanks Dylan for the chat.