Khalil Idbhi is a 14 year old 186cm guard that plays for the Team Baskets/Koln RAG. The competitive allrounder with ahigh IQ is the son of former professional player Yassin Idbihi and has been with the Bonn organization since the U-10 team. He spoke to eurobasket shortly after winning the 2026 JBBL title in Berlin.

Congrats on winning the 2026 JBBL title. What kind of a feeling is it for you?

I still can´t believe it. It is the best feeling in the world. I still haven´t realized it.

If someone had told you in August 2025 that you would win the 2026 JBBL title, what would you have thought?

I would of believed it, but not expected it.

Did your game winner against Oldenburg give the team extra energy?

I think it did. But we had energy every game even if we son by 20 points.

Both Ulm and Bonn combined for 48 points in the first quarter. Did the high scoring surprise you?

It didn´t surprise me really. We are both good offensive teams. We weren´t ready to defend yet in the first half.

Bonn played nice team basketball in the first, third and fourth quarters, but got away from it in the second quarter. Why did that happen?

We didn´t work together. Our play was static. It happens at times.

What did head coach Tom Becker tell the team to do for the second half?

He just kept motivating us and giving us the feeling to keep playing our game and that we could win.

What was key for getting the win in the fourth quarter?

We hit more shots and played good team basketball. You could see that Ulm didn´t have good body language.

How would you describe Finn Wohlert in a sentence who exploded for 33 points?

He is an unbelievable player. What he did today was crazy. He won us the game.

Is it fair to say that he stole the show from Marko Volf?

I wouldn´t say he stole the show from him. You can´t compare them. They are both great players.

I love the game of serge Ossai. He was your unsung hero. What makes him so special as a player?

He is so valuable for us. He can hit shots and is a great defender. He is simply a great player.

You had an incredible 18/14/5 game. Your game looks so calm. Did you get some of that from your dad?

I got everything from my dad. He has taught me so much. I also just let the game come to me also. I just play and don´t think.

What was the biggest strength of Team Bonn/Köln this season?

Our team chemistry.

How special of a coach is Tom Becker. Dirk Bauermann said he belongs ot the best German talents.

Coach is great. I have had him since the U-10. He is the best coach that I have ever had with my dad.

Will you guys celebrate on the ride home?

We will party later, but first watch the games.

Who wins a 1-1 in practice you or Serge Ossai?

Of course I will.

Thanks Khalil for the chat.