Interviews

Jan Moritz Overdick (TV Langen) The NBBL Isnt About Me But It Is Important That We Play Well As A Team And That Everyone Contributes

Jan Moritz Overdick is a 17 year old 207cm power forward from Germany that plays NBBL and Pro B for TV Langen. He started his basketball career for TV Hofheim and moved to TV Langen in 2012. This season he has played seven games for TV Langen in the Pro B averaging 4,0ppg and 2,1rpg and in the NBBL is averaging 20,4ppg and 8,2rpg. The German spoke to German Hoops following the 65-52 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.

A tough 65-52 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt this weekend. The first quarter was very tight, but Eintracht Frankfurt broke away in the second quarter and never looked back. What were the main reasons for TV Langen not being able to come back?

Eintracht Frankfurt played with more intensity for 40 minutes than we did. We were unable to react the right way against their aggressive defense. They made us crazy with their defense and we were unable to play our game. The second quarter decided the game for us. When you are down 15 points, it is difficult to come back against a team like that that has a deep bench.

How disappointed were you not being able to play against Niklas Kiel who injured himself in Schwelm?

I am sorry that he got hurt. I would have liked to have played against him, because you always wanted to compete against the best. He is one of the best German players from the year 1997.

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William Hatcher (Proximus Spirou) As A Rookie With Rhondorf I Talked Trash With Marcin Gortat Who Said You Wont Ever Score On Me

William Hatcher is a 30 year old 188cm guard from Flint, Michigan that is playing his ninth professional season and first for Proximus Spirou. He started his basketball career with Miami, OH (NCAA) in 2002 where he played until 2006 playing a total of 102 NCAA games and as a senior played 29 games ScoreMAC-8(14.3ppg), 2.9rpg, AssistsMAC-6(4.3apg), 1.2spg, FGP: 42.4%, 3PT: 34.9%, FTMAC-6(81.3%): Finished career ranked ninth on Miami’s career 3-point shooting chart with a .383 shooting percentage. In the 2006-2007 season he started his professional basketball career with SOBA Dragons Rhoendorf (Germany-2.Bundesliga): 30 games: 18.5ppg, 2.6rpg, 5.0apg, 1.5spg, 2FGP: 56.3%, 3FGP: 34.8%, FT: 73.5%. In the 2007-2008 season he played for CSU Atlassib Sibiu (Romania-Div.A) playing 20 games: 16.3ppg, 2.2rpg, 2.1apg, 1.5spg, 2FGP: 55.1%, 3PT: 36.4%, FT: 71.8%. He then played for BK Decin from 2008-2011. In the 2011-2012 season he played for Keravnos Strovolou (Cyprus-Division A) Cyprus League: 14 games: 12.6ppg; EuroChallenge: 6 games: 13.5ppg, 1.2rpg, 2.5apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 26.9%, FT: 80.0%, in Apr.’12 moved to Altshuler Saham Galil Gilboa (Israel-Premier League) 6 games: 10.0ppg, 2.5rpg, 3.2apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 36.8%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 66.7%. In the 2012-2013 season he played for PAOK Thessaloniki (Greece-A1): 24 games: 10.3ppg, 2.1rpg, 2.1apg, FGP: 40.3%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 78.0%. Last season he played for STB Le Havre (France-ProA): 30 games: 12.2ppg, 1.9rpg, Assists-3(4.8apg), FGP: 42.3%, 3PT: 34.4%, FT: 71.9%. He spoke to German Hoops before the Eurocup game against the EWE Baskets Oldenburg.

William thanks for talking to German  Hoops. Welcome back to Germany. How does it feel to be back again.

It feels good to be back In Germany. I am in a totally different position now then 8 years ago when I started my career in Rhondorf. I have become a better player and evolved as a player since then.

Your playing your first season with Proximus Spirou (Belgium-Scooore League) Sometimes as players get older one wants to get settled, but you keep changing teams each season. One could call you basketball Europe trotter. Is there a particular reason why you like to be on the move?

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Eric Palm (Giessen46ers) It Has Been A Hard Grind Being A Professional But I Think I Still Have Years To Come

Eric Palm is a 27 year old 185cm guard form Illinois that is playing his second season in Germany and first with the Giessen 46ers. He started his basketball career at McKendree (NAIA) in 2005 where he played until 2009 and as a senior played 35 games: 20.6ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.5apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 41.6%, 3Pts: 38.3%, FT: 85.2%. He started his professional basketball career in 2010 with Thor AK (Iceland-D1) where he played until 2012 and in the 2011-2012 season played 11 games: 26.1ppg, 4.6rpg, 3.7apg, 2.2spg, FGP: 51.7%, 3PT: 25.9%, FT: 84.5%. In 2012-2013 he played for IR Reykjavik (Iceland-Dominos League) playing 22 games: Score-3(26.5ppg), 4.3rpg, 3.3apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 45.5%, 3PT: 41.0%, FT-1(93.9%).Last season he played for BV Chemnitz 99 (Germany-ProA) playing 30 games: 15.8ppg, 2.4rpg, 2.0apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 48.2%, 3PT: 39.8%, FT: 84.1%. He spoke to German Hoops about basketball.

You are playing your first season for the Giessen 46ers. Why did you move from Chemnitz to Giessen?

After seeing who stayed in Giessen and what they brought in, I felt that it would be a great situation for me. Giessen reached the final 4 last season and I want to have a taste of the playoffs so Giessen was a big draw for me.

Your ex coach Felix Schreier was let go recently. Were you surprised that he was let go and what was missing from BV Chemnitz to have more wins?

I can´t really tell you what was missing or what they needed to be more successful. It was sad that coach had to go since he was home grown from Chemnitz. It was a tough decision for Chemnitz. He is a good coach and it was fun to be around him. I wish him only the best.

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Carlos Medlock (s.Oliver Baskets Wurzburg) I Came To Wurzburg To Show That I Am Not Only A Scoring Point Guard, But That I Can Run A Team

Carlos Medlock is a 27 year old 183cm point guard from Detroit, Michigan that is playing his first season for the s.Oliver Baskets Wurzburg. He started his basketball career at Eastern Michigan. In 2010-2011 as a rookie he played for Utah Flash (D-League): 3 games: 4.3ppg, 1.3rpg, left in Nov.’10, in Feb.’11 moved to Guildford Heat (United Kingdom-BBL, starting five): 17 games: 14.9ppg, 3.8rpg, Assists-4(4.6apg), 1.7spg, FGP: 48.0%, 3PT: 36.9%, FT: 64.1%. In 2012-2013, he got experience playing for U.M.F. Skallagrimur Borganes (Iceland-Dominos League), then moved to Club Deportes Las Animas (Chile-Liga Nacional), then signed at U.M.F. Skallagrimur Borganes (Iceland-Dominos League, starting five): 24 games: Score-2(27.2ppg), 4.4rpg, 4.8apg, Steals-5(2.3spg), FGP: 58.1%, 3PT: 36.9%, FT: 78.9%. Last season with Crailsheim, he played 37 games: 17.3ppg, 2.9rpg, 4.6apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 49.6%, 3PT: 41.3%, FT: 82.2%. He reached the 2014 Pro A final and achieved Eurobasket.com All-German 2.Bundesliga Pro A 2nd Team -14. He spoke to German Hoops about the first month of the 2014-2015 Pro A season with the s.Oliver Baskets Wurzburg.

 

Congrats on the 101-67 win against SC Rasta Vechta last week who are 0-5. When you win by 34 points, can you say after 40 minutes that it was a perfect game?

Of course not I don’t think any team can play a perfect game. It’s always something you could’ve done for an even better result. But we just came ready to play and happy we got the win.

How do you feel beating a worthy candidate like SC Rasta Vechta who have big aspirations of moving back up to the Beko BBL? Is the team farther after 5 games than you expected in terms of team chemistry and where you want to be after one month into the season?

Truthfully it felt like any other game I look at Vecha the same way as any other team in Pro A. Our team chemistry is good we at a point where we all understand what we bring to this team.

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Bryan Bailey (medi bayreuth) We Need To Continue To Defend Over The Course Of The Game And Execute On Offense In Crunch Time Against The Fraport Skyliners

Bryan Bailey is a 34 year old 185cm combo guard that is playing his 13th professional basketball season and third for medi bayreuth. He is a true team leader both on and off the court. He possesses a diverse game, with an ability to stroke the long-range jumper, penetrate to the rim or distribute the ball. He is solid on the defensive end of the floor as well. His fierce competitive drive rubs off on his teammates. He started his professional basketball career at Bucknell and player there from 1998-2002 and in his senior year played 17 games averaging 18.1ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.4apg. He made All-Patriot League 1st Team in 2001 and 2002. In 2002-2003, he started his professional basketball season in Germany with DJK S. Oliver Wurzburg (Germany-1Bundesliga, starting five): 26 games, 15.4ppg, 3.8rpg, 1.4spg. In 2003-2004, he played in Holland for Landstede Zwolle (Holland-Eredivisie, starting five): 35 games: 17.5ppg, 4.0rpg, 3.1apg, 2.4spg, 0.2bpg. He then played with The Artland Dragons from 2004-2007 reaching the league and cup final in 2007. His best statistical season was 2005-2006 playing 33 games and averaging 11.4ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.7apg, 1.7spg, 2FGP: 46.9%, 3PT: 25.3%. In 2007-2008, he played with Bosna ASA BH Telecom Sarajevo (Bosnia-D1, starting five): ULEB Cup: 12 games: 10.3ppg, 2.3rpg, 4.5apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 54.1%, 3PT: 20.8%, FT: 84.3%. In 2008-2009, he played in Poland for PGE Turow Zgorzelec (Poland-DBE): Eurocup: 6 games: 7.3ppg, 2.7rpg, 1.7apg, 1.7spg; Polish League: 32 games: 8.0ppg, 1.8rpg, 2.8apg, FGP: 51.9%, 3PT: 32.4%, FT: 77.0%. In 2009-2010, he played with the EWE Baskets Oldenburg playing Euroleague: 4 games: 8.3ppg, 1.5rpg, 1.8apg; German League: 6 games: 9.3ppg, 1.3apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 36.4%, FT: 89.7. In 2010, he returned back to the Artland Dragons where he played until 2012. He came to Bayreuth in 2012 and last season played 4 games: 8.0ppg, 1.3rpg, 2.3apg, 1.5spg. He spoke to German Hoops after the 64-56 win against Bremerhaven.

 

Congrats on the 64-56 win against the Eisbaeren Bremerhaven. I guess each player on Bayreuth was worth their pay check after 40 minutes? Have you ever been in a more crazy game than that?

It was a pretty crazy start for us. The only other game that I’ve been that was this crazy, was the 5 overtime game I played in when I played for KK Bosna against Alba Berlin in ULEB Cup.

22-0 after one quarter. That is a feat that will probably stand forever not only in the BBL but any league because it is something so rare. What was going through your mind after one quarter just seeing the 22-0 score on the score board?

I was thinking that we need to keep up the pressure and not let down on defense. A game is never decided after one quarter.

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Nick Freer (TV Langen) I Can Adjust To Many Styles Of Play

Nick Freer is a 28 year old 198 cm shooting guard/small forward from Stevensville, Michigan that is playing his first season for TV Langen. He played at E.Michigan (NCAA) from 2004-2007 and then transfered to Grand Valley St. (NCAA2). In his senior yearthere, he played 37 games: 7.0ppg, 3.4rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 48.5%, 3PT: 29.2%, FT: 77.9%.He started his professional basketball career in 2009 for the Holland Blast (IBL) and then In March 2010 signed at Newcastle Hunters (Australia-ABA) playing 21 games averaging 22.7ppg, 9.0rpg, 1.8apg, 2FGP: 41.8%, 3PT: 35.3%, FT: 80.5%. In 2010-2011, he played for the TV 1864 Salzkotten (Germany-Regionalliga) and the Southwest Slammers (Australia-SBL).In 2011-2012 he played for the Webmoebel Baskets Paderborn (Germany-ProA) playing 29 games: 10.3ppg, 2.4rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 53.6%, 3PT: 39.1%, FT: 85.2%. In 2012-2013 he played for the Uni-Riesen Leipzig (Germany-ProA) playing b30 games: 12.1ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.6apg, 2FGP: 55.9%, 3FGP: 31.3%, FT: 73.1%. Last season he played for the London Lions (United Kingdom-BBL): 15 games: 9.7ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.3apg, 2FGP: 55.7%, 3FGP: 36.8%, FT: 72.2%, in Feb.’14 moved to Surrey United (United Kingdom-BBL) playing 11 games: 16.5ppg, 4.9rpg, 2.8apg, FGP: 49.2%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 82.1%. He spoke to German Hoops about basketball.

Since our last interview in 2011, how has your game developed further?

I have played in many places, but I think my game has stayed pretty much the same as I have seen many different styles and always had to adapt. In Leipzig I struggled a bit at the start, but finished strong. The next season, I went to London and that team had very good players and I was more of a role player. I then moved to Surrey and was the main guy. I just try to be aggressive and give my athletic game wherever I play.

What memories do you have from your season in Paderborn? You showed that you had no problems adjusting to the German Pro A coming from the German Regionaliga.

Paderborn had a real good group of guys. Coach Glasauer did a good job getting all his players adjusted in his system.

How much fun was it playing with Jefferson Mason. Recently you were opponents in the German Pro B as he plays for Hanau.

 It was great. I think we both helped each other in practice. Mason likes to attack while I like to spot up. We had some good battles in practice.

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Kyle Hines (CSKA Moscow) Winning The Euroleague Is Like Tasting The Best Cake In The World And I Want That Same Taste Again

Kyle Hines is a 28 year old 198cm power forward from Sicklerville, New Jersey that is playing his second season with CSKA Moscow. He is a powerful player who loves to attack the basket. Has a good 1-vs-1 game and likes to go inside. He is undersized to play the power forward, but his great wingspan (7-1) allows him to guard taller players and to intimidate. He’s also a great leaper and reads the opponent’s game well He played at NC-Greensboro (NCAA) from 2004-2008. In his senior year, he played 31 games: 19.2ppg, 9.1rpg, 1.4apg, 1.8spg, 3.1bpg, FGP: 55.6%, 3Pts: 12.5%, FT: 62.8%. He was invited to play at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (Pre-NBA Draft): 3 games: 17.3ppg, 7.3rpg, 1.3apg, 2.3spg, 3.3bpg, FGP: 78.6%, FT: 72.7%. He then had predraft workouts with Sacramento Kings and the Charlotte Bobcats (NBA). He then went to Europe to Italy and played with Prima Veroli (Italy-Lega2, starting five): 34 games: 16.9ppg, Reb-4(8.6rpg), 3.0spg, Blocks-2(1.8bpg), FGP-2(66.0%), FT: 58.5%. In 2009, he took part in the Orlando Pro Summer League (Oklahoma City Thunder). In 2009-2010, he stayed in Italy with Prima Veroli (Italy-Lega2, starting five): 40 games: 18.5ppg, 8.1rpg, Steals-2(3.5spg), Blocks-4(1.6bpg), FGP-3(64.0%), 3PT: 18.8%, FT: 57.8%. He played NBA Summer League in Las Vegas (New Orleans Hornets) in the summer of 2010.In 2010-2011 he played for the Brose Baskets Bamberg (Germany-1.Bundesliga): Euroleague: 10 games: 12.9ppg, 5.4rpg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 64.3%, FT: 46.7%; German League: 46 games: 10.4ppg, 4.6rpg, Blocks-3(1.2bpg), FGP-3(61.1%), 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 52.4%. He won the double with Bamberg. He played for Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus (Greece-A1) from 2011-2013 winning two Euroleague titles. Last season for CSKA Moscow he played : 26 games averaging 4.9ppg, 3.1rpg; Euroleague: 29 games: 7.6ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 63.2%, FT: 68.4%. German Hoops spoke to Kyle Hines before the Euroleague game against Alba Berlin.

Kyle welcome back to Berlin. In the 2010-2011 season you played games here as well beating Alba Berlin in the finals. What distinct memories do you have of that season and playing in the O2 arena?

Thanks Miles.There is always a great atmosphere in the O” arena in Berlin. I have seen all the great arena´s in Europe and I have to say that the O2 arena in Berlin is one of the best looking that I have played in Europe. Alba Berlin have great fans and I remember how well they support their team.

You return back to Berlin after playing there in the 2010- 2011 regular season and playoffs with Bamberg. What kind of game can we expect.

 It will be a tough game for us. Alba Berlin play very aggressive and like to speed up the game. I am sure that they will be ready for us and give us their physical game. They had that big win against the San Antonio Spurs and started well into the season and have confidence. We are coming off a loss to Kuban and we want to get back on the winning track and give a good showing.

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Derrick Byars (Baloncesto Sevilla) Rickey Paulding Has The Shooting And Athleticism Of An NBA Wing

Derrick Byars is a 30 year old 201cm swingman that is playing his 8th professional season and first in Spain with Baloncesto Sevilla (Spain-Liga Endesa). He started his basketball career with Virginia in 2002 where he played until 2004. He then moved to Vanderbilt (NCAA) in 2005 where he played until 2007. In 2007 he was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers (NBA,2rd(42). IN 2007-2008, he started his professional basketball career with the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), left in Oct.’07, in Nov.’07 moved to Koeln 99ers (Germany-1.Bundesliga): 4 games: 3.5ppg, 2.0rpg; ULEB Cup: 4 games: 6.3ppg, 1.3rpg, 1.0apg; released in Dec.’07, in Jan.’08 signed at Chorale de Roanne Basket (France-ProA, starting five): French League: 10 games: 8.8ppg, 3.6rpg, 2.1apg, 2FGP: 43.8%, 3PT: 35.3%, FT: 63.2%. In 2008-2009 he played for the Bakersfield Jam (D-League) playing 49 games: 17.7ppg, 4.9rpg, 2.7apg, FGP: 46.6%, 3PT: 38.3%, FT: 75.6%. In 2009-2010 he played for the Chicago Bulls (NBA): only pre-season, in Nov.’09 moved to ALBA Berlin (Germany-1.Bundesliga, starting five): German League: 31 games: 8.5ppg, 2.5rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 51.6%, 3PT: 36.3%, FT: 75.4%; EuroCup: 15 games: 7.7ppg, 2.2rpg, FGP: 58.1%, 3PT: 38.6%, FT: 70.0%. In 2010-2011 he played for Panellinios Athens (Greece-A1, starting five): Greek League: 5 games: 15.2ppg, 6.2rpg, 1.6apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 47.1%, 3PT: 41.7%, FT: 70.0%; EuroCup: 1 game: 6pts, 8reb, 1steal, in Jan.’11 moved to Bakersfield Jam (D-League, starting five): 33 games: 17.5ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.0apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 48.2%, 3PT: 39.1%, FT: 70.5%. In 2011 he played for Cholet Basket (France-ProA): Euroleague Qualifying Round: 1 game: 2pts, 1reb, 1steal; French League: 1 game: 9pts, 3reb, 1ast, 1steal, in Dec.’11 signed for $457,588 at Miami Heat (NBA), only pre-season, in Feb.’12 moved to Bakersfield Jam (D-League, starting five): 29 games: 15.0ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.9apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 51.2%, 3PT: 35.6%, FT: 81.6%; then agreed terms with San Antonio Spurs (NBA, starting five): 2 games: 5.0ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.0spg. In 2012-2013 he played for the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), only pre-season, in Nov.’12 signed at ALBA Berlin (Germany-BBL, starting five): 13 games: 9.2ppg, 2.7rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 65.4%, 3PT: 35.1%, FT: 60.0%; Euroleague: 18 games: 6.7ppg, 2.9rpg, FGP: 45.6%, 3PT: 46.5%, FT: 61.5%. Last season he played for Memphis Grizzlies (NBA), only pre-season, in Jan.’14 signed at Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (Russia-VTB), left shortly, in Mar.’14 signed at Bakersfield Jam (D-League, starting five): 14 games: 12.4ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.9apg, 2FGP: 53.8%, 3FGP: 41.7%, FT: 50.0%, in Apr.’14 moved to Belfius Mons-Hainaut (Belgium-Ethias League, starting five): 10 games: 10.0ppg, 3.2rpg, FGP: 60.0%, 3PT: 37.8%, FT: 76.5%. He spoke to German Hoops on the eve of the eurocup game in Oldenburg against the EWE Baskets.

 

 

 

Derrick thanks for talking to German Hoops.  Your back in Oldenburg. What memories do you have of playing here with your two years with Alba Berlin?

 

It is always a great environment in Oldenburg. The fans are terrific there and there was always a lot of energy. It is too bad that I won´t be playing in the new arena. Julius Jenkins who I still talk to today told me they play their Eurocup games in old arena for whatever reasons.

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Maarten Leunen (ratiopharm Ulm) Bryce Taylor Was One Of My Favorite Teammates Ever

Maarten Leunen is a 29 year old 206cm forward from Washington that is playing his first season in Germany for ratiopharm Ulm. He played at Oregon(NCAA) from 2004-2008. In his senior year he played 32 games averaging 15.2ppg, 9.2rpg, 2.8apg, FGP: 55.9%, 3Pts: 49.2%, FT: 78.9%. Promptly he was drafted by Houston Rockets (NBA,2rd(54). As a rookie in 2008-2009 he played for Darussafaka C.Tires Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) playing 32 games: 12.1ppg, 6.2rpg, 1.1apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 44.4%, 3PT: 43.8%, FT: 83.3%. He then played five seasons for Pallacanestro Cantu (Italy-SerieA) reaching 3 finals and winning one Super Cup. He played a total 193 Serie A games, 26 Euroleague games and 21 Eurocup games. He spoke to German Hoops about basketball.

Congrats on the 77-70 win against the Fraport Skyliners. Frankfurt led after each quarter except for the fourth. What was key in getting the win?

We played better defense and that translated into better offense in the fourth quarter. We got some big stops at the end.

Your teammate Tim Ohlbrecht made a nice return to Frankfurt where he played in 2011-2012. How important was he for ratiopharm Ulm?

He was huge tonight. He helps the team a lot with his experience as he is one of the older guys on the team.

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Zamal Nixon (Phoenix Hagen) I Don´t Want To Feel Complacent But Just Keep Working And Getting Better At This Level

Zamal Nixon is a 185cm guard 25 year old point guard from Brooklyn, New York that is playing his fourth professional season and first with Phoenix Hagen. He played at Houston (NCAA) from 2007-2011. In his senior year, he played 30 games: 10.3ppg, 2.6rpg, 4.7apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 44.6%, 3PT: 36.1%, FT: 92.2%. In 2011 he turned professional and played for the Hertener Loewen (Germany-ProB, starting five): 17 games: Score-1(24.9ppg), 3.0rpg, Assists-3(5.9apg), 1.9spg, FGP: 53.6%, 3PT: 34.2%, FT: 83.8%. In 2012-2013 he played for the Nuernberger Basketball Club (Germany-ProA, starting five): 25 games: Score-5(16.8ppg), 2.6rpg, 3.4apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 54.1%, 3PT: 35.3%, FT: 82.5%. Last season he played for WBC Raiffeisen Wels (Austria-A Bundesliga, starting five): 33 games: 4.7ppg, 3.3rpg, Assists-4(4.8apg), Steals-2(1.9spg), FGP: 53.2%, 3PT: 37.0%, FT: 78.8%. The American is one of the rare players to make the jump from German Pro B to the Beko BBL and made an impressive debut scoring 22 points and dishing out seven assists. He talked to German Hoops after the 105-104 win against the Fraport Skyliners.

Congrats on the big 105-104 OT win against the Fraport Skyliners. It was your first Beko BBL game. How did you feel?

 I felt great and even better after the win. I was happy with my performance, but I could of cut down on the turnovers. I don´t want to feel complacent, but just keep working and getting better at this level.

It was back and forth until the end. What was key for grinding out this win at the end?

It just came down to who got that last stop. We got the last bucket and just stepped it up on the defensive end never losing that aggressiveness.

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