Miles Schmidt-Scheuber and Juhwan Harris-Dyson In the Dragon Dome Bad Honnef in 2026

Juhwan Harris-Dyson (198-SG-1999, college: California) is a 26 year old 198cm forward playing his sixth professional season and fifth in Germany and first with Pro B team EN Baskets Schwelm. Last season he played with the Dragons Rhondorf averaging 14.4ppg, 6.1rpg, 1.6apg, Steals-3 (2.4spg), 1.1bpg, FGP: 67.8%, 3PT: 30.0%, FT: 51.7%. In the 2024-2025 season he balled with SV Hagen-Haspe 70 (Germany-Regionalliga) averaging 20.6ppg, 9.4rpg, 2.9apg, 2.2spg, FGP: 58.1%, 3PT: 34.1%, FT: 57.0%. In the 2023-2024 season he played with BSV Wulfen (Germany-Regionalliga) averaging 13.9ppg, 5.5rpg, 2.4apg, 2.6spg, FGP: 64.4%, 3PT: 38.7%, FT: 63.9%. He played the 2022-2023 season with CSM Galati (Romania-Liga Nationala) averaging 8.9ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.6apg, Steals-1 (2.4spg), FGP: 63.5%, 3PT: 20.7%, FT: 50.9%. He played his rookie season overseas with BBG Herford (Germany-Regionalliga) averaging 17.6ppg, 8.4rpg, 1.9apg, Steals-3 (2.9spg), FGP: 64.3%, 3PT: 31.5%, FT: 62.8%. He began his basketball career at Heritage Christian High School and then played 3 seasons and 70 NCAA games with the University Of California (NCAA). He spoke togermanhoops.com about basketball.

Thanks Juhwan for talking to germanhoops.com. Where are you at the moment and how is your summer going?

I´m in the Duesseldorf area now. I have been working out and also played some 3X3 ball. It is a really fun game. You have to be in a different type of shape. I think that it is a great addition to the sport.

3X3 has gotten so big in the last year. Why do you think it has blown up so quickly?

It is a very competitive sport. People play 3X3 or 4X4 at the parks. The rules are different and it´s an exciting game. A lot can happen in 10 minutes.

How has your summer been? Did you take a nice vacation?

I went to Bulgaria and spent time at the nation´s capital Sofia. I also played some 3X3 there. The people were very welcoming. I will be visiting Paris on Thursday.

Is there a place you would like to visit in USA that you haven´t been to?

I want to visit Disney Land in Orlando, Florida. I have been to Miami.

You could have been home sooner in May after the Dragons season ended, but you opted to remain in Germany and stick with the Telekom Baskets Bonn. What positives did that time have for your game?

I think being able to practice with BBL team Telekom Baskets Bonn helped my game in many areas. I got used to the physical side of the game in the BBL. My decision making got better as well as I got better used to the speed of the game. It also helped me that I could practice against strong players like Grayson Murphy.

After training a season with an easyCredit BBL team, what do you feel is still missing from your game to reach that level?

I think it´s really just shot selection and being able to take more three´s in rhythm and in the flow of the game. I need to expand my offensive game, because defensively I know that I can keep up with BBL players.

You won´t suit up with the Dragons Rhondorf. Wasn´t there a chance you could stay? I mean the chance to practice with a BBL team won´t be possible this season.

There was a lot of consideration for me to return to Rhondorf. It was great working with Max Becker. But I just felt it was time to take a different step in my career and Schwelm was the best place for me.

Congrats on signing with the EN Baskets Schwelm. Did you not have some Pro A offers?

I had no offers, but a little interest from some teams.

What were the main reasons for joining the EN Baskets Schwelm?

I joined this organization, because they have shown in the past that they are a consistent playoff team. They have experienced Pro B players. I also like the atmosphere in their gym.

What do you instantly like most about this organization the EN Baskets Schwelm?

It is a good place. I have only heard good things about them. I think I will be able to get better there and let my game grow to what I want it to be.

How did the talks go with head coach Falk Moeller. What did you instantly enjoy most about his basketball philosophy?

He gives a lot of freedom to the players and his focus is on defense. I will be able to paly my style which is up and down. I feel like I will become a better defensive player in his system.

You battled against Schwelm twice last season losing both games, but scoring 18 points in each game. What memories do you have from those games?

I remember the games being up and down and very physical. They played very good defense and I had tough looks. The atmosphere was great when we played there.

The EN Baskets Schwelm are a hungry club with high expectations. Is a title a realistic goal?

Every team I go to, my goal is to win a championship. If we can mesh well as a team and go through the ups and downs, anything is possible.

You had a potent season with the Dragons Rhondorf. What are your main goals with your game this season?

I want to shoot better than last season. I think that my shot selection was good last season. I need to continue to take good shots and make them. I will continue to be in the gym and work hard on my shooting.

You belonged to the best defenders in the Pro B last season. Do you feel like you can make the next step on the defensive end this season?

I need to stay out of foul trouble. I played less minutes when I was in foul trouble and couldn´t help my team more. I have to be a smarter defender. I want to win defensive player of the year.

On what areas of your game are you working on most this season? Perhaps your FT shooting?

FT shooting and three´s will be key. I want to be able to shoot better all around the court. Also I want to work on my ball handling as well.

You won´t battle the Dragons this season because they play in the Pro B south. Will you still keep tabs on them?

I will continue to keep tabs on them. I hope we meet in the playoffs.

Are you a football (soccer) fan? Have you followed World Cup?

I looked at the scores here and there. I also watched some games at night. I´m getting more into the sport.

USA had a nice run, but lost 4-1 against Belgium. What impressed you most about their game?

I watched them a little. It was impressive how far they got.

Who do you think will win the World Cup?

I think Argentina will win. They have the GOAT with Messi.

Thanks Juhwan for the chat.