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It was mid March 2026 and the Pro B season was winding down for the Dragons Rhondorf. The playoffs at that point were a real reach for the 2024 Pro B champion. The club had suffered a brutal 22 point loss in Bernau and the players needed some serious soul searching. They buckled down and unleashed an amazing 4 game winning streak to sneak into the playoffs earning a special date with top club Orange Academy. An instrumental part of the success was Swiss army knife Juhwan Harris Dyson who was able t make an impact at both ends of the court. That 4 game winning streak was a very special moment and the favorite of the California native during the season. “ During the Wedel game I went down with a torn calf three minutes into a must-win game. That was tough, but I remember my teammates telling me they had me and that they would get the win. In the end it was for all of us, and you could see the confidence after that. On our team we say “next man up” and in that game we did that at a crucial point in the season”, remembered Juhwan Harris Dyson. The last month was a period where the whole Dragon team grew and really saved their absolute best for left. “I was very proud of my teammates for coming together and getting through a tough stretch. I think heart played a huge role because at the start of that four-game streak we had already secured our spot in the league, and guys could’ve been content with that, but we wanted the playoffs. The last five weeks of the regular season were our best stretch. I think defense was what allowed us to win games late, but we also did a good job executing the game plan from the coaching staff”, stressed Juhwan Harris-Dyson (198-SG-1999, college: California, agency: Origins Sports Group).

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The Dragons Rhondorf went into the Orange Academy playoff series as the massive underdog and it showed in game one where they were demolished on the road. Orange Academy who are led by ambitious young coach Florian Flabb who found a way to steer a young team with an average age of 18 to the best record in the league. They play with incredible confidence, have great chemistry and experience despite a young age. However the Dragons Rhondorf weren´t about to go down without a fight and gave all they had in game 2 in their living room. They made a few mistakes in the last minutes and lost by a few points, but all the fans were happy for their effort. “I’ll remember how hard everyone fought for the fans and each other. We wanted to show we were better than what we put out in Game 1”, said Juhwan Harris-Dyson. All in all, it was a season with many interesting moments. The American gave the season the grade B. “ It was a season of ups and downs like any season, but one where when you look back, you can be content and happy. We had a solid start as a team, then hit a small hump with a few losses. That pattern continued with some wins and some losses until the last stretch of the regular season, where we were able to win out and go from a relegation spot to a playoff spot”, added Juhwan harris-Dyson. The team showed that they could score at will, but problems arose on the defensive end. However when it counted most in the last month, the team definitely made steps. “I think it started with focusing on defensive rebounding. I don’t think we were a bad defensive team but we had a lot of times where we did not finish possession by securing the ball. We also put focus on our 2 on 2 ball screen defense and ball screen protection. Over the course of the season, we improve in those areas which was seen most in the last month of the season”, commented Juhwan Harris-Dyson.

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Every player on the roster gave their all for the success including Kenan Reinhart. Last season he was the classic 3 and D player, but this season, he became a real versatile player. He had worked last summer on all facets of his game and had goals of being more than just a 3 and D player. “Kenan took big steps by showing he’s more than just a shooter. He showed he can defend and attack the basket too. He even ran point for us at times. I think he can succeed at whatever level he plays next”, warned Juhwan Harris Dyson. Another player that made a huge step in his game was 17 year old Dusan ilic who helped Germany win the famous AST title with Germany. He is such a special player that has a massive future ahead of him. “Playing with Dusan was great. He’s got a lot of potential. You don’t see many young guys with that fire, confidence, and skill set. He improved a lot this season, especially his shooting, shot selection, and learning how to run a team”, stated Juhwan Harris-Dyson. The Spanish magician Jorge Mejias ran the team very well and sparkled with Teodosic like passes all season long. “It was a lot of fun playing with Jorge. He’s a unique player with how he passes and creates for himself. He plays with a little flair, which makes it fun to play with and watch”, said Juhwan harris-Dyson. The paint area was run by Benjamin Sadikovic and Duje Dujmovic who also made big steps in their development in the Pro B with extensive minutes. “I think they both gained a lot of confidence, which is huge. Sadi improved physically, got better catching the ball, moving, and being more aggressive in the post. He’s also got a good shooting touch. Duje found his rhythm midway through the season and started putting together complete games. He scored well, especially from three, and rebounded well. He was big for us down the stretch”, explained Juhwan Harris-Dyson. The best choice for most improved player was young German Carlo Schmid who went from hardly playing in the first 2 months to becoming a double figures scorer of the bench in the last month. “Carlo made big strides this season through his work ethic and time in the gym. He’s still new to the sport, but you wouldn’t know it watching him. The sky’s the limit for him, and he deserves most improved player for our team”, stated Juhwan Harris-Dyson.

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The athletic American who predicts that the Los Angeles Lakers will win the 2026 NBA title had a superb first Pro B season averaging 14/6/1/2/1. Players are always competitors and know that their seasons could of always been better than what they were. “I think for my first year in Pro B I put together a solid campaign. I’m my own biggest critic, so I feel like I could’ve done more, but overall I’m content”, stressed Juhwan Harris-Dyson. He shot 38% from outside at Wulfen and since then it´s been going down. Will he focus more on his three point shooting this summer? “Even if the numbers dropped, I think my consistency improved. I tried to take at least one three a game. It’s something I’ll keep working on. I just need reps, and I’ll get a lot of those this summer”, said Juhwan Harris-Dyson. His free throw shooting continues to be a problem. Since the Bernau game he shot 10/18. Will he attack your free throw shooting this summer? “ I agree free throws have been a problem at times, but I’ve shown I can be consistent. It just comes down to reps. I’ll be in the gym a lot this summer. If I decide to stay in Germany for the summer Rhöndorf and Bonn have great facilities for that”, added Juhwan Harris-Dyson. Even if the Dragons didn´t have good team defense, he always gave all he had and enriched the team defense with his relentless will and power to impact the game. “Defense has always been my foundation, but this year I showed I can do more. I can play on and off the ball and impact the game in different ways. I see myself as a glue guy, a Swiss Army knife type”, warned Juhwan Harris-Dyson. He had a special relationship with young German head coach Max Becker who did a good job making the Dragons into a playoff team. “ It was a good relationship. Younger coaches can relate to players more. From the first call I could tell he had real passion and something to prove. He did a great job balancing being cool with players and still professional. Having coaches always in the gym for extra work helped a lot”, remembered Juhwan Harris-Dyson.

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The defensive specialist who compares his game to NBA player Andrew Wiggins hasn´t returned home to California, but instead is continuing to work on his game and is practicing daily with easyCredit BBL team Telekom Baskets Bonn who are seeking a long run in the playoffs. “It’s a challenge every day going up against high-level players. I think of it as a good challenge to have. I want to keep sharpening the fundamentals and the tactical side of my game. The practices and skill workouts with Coach Stankovic have already helped a lot this year”, stated Juhwan Harris-Dyson. There are a lot of talented Bonn players with Birt´s, Garrett and Comithier. Is there a guy that he is trying to measure up most with in practice? “There’s a lot of talent on this team, but I wouldn’t say I’m trying to measure up to anyone. I try to take small things from everyone. Tylan is someone I watch a lot because of his defensive mindset and overall game. Being able to learn from him has been big”, said Juhwan Harris-Dyson. After paying his dues 3 years in the German Regionalliga and gaining valuable experience in Romania, is his goal now playing in the Pro A or returning to the Pro B for more grooming? “Everything’s open right now. I’ll look at both leagues. My goal is to get a Pro A contract but for the 26/27 season what Is important to me is to be back in the playoffs”, warned Juhwan harris-Dyson. It will be interesting what option he gets, but one thing is for sure, wherever he lands next season, that team will get the full package.