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Robert Jones(PS Karlsruhe) Is A Defensive Anchor That Takes Pride In Finishing At A High Level On Offense

Robert Jones (208-F-2001, college: Iowa St.) is a 25 year old 208cm forward playing his third professional season and first in Germany with PS Karlsruhe. Last season he played with Imortal Luzigas Albufeira (Portugal-Liga Betclic) averaging 9.1ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.5apg, FGP: 48.2%, FT: 41.5%. He played his rookie season with Hubo Limburg United (Belgium-Pro Basketball League) averaging 3.5ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.0apg, 1.0spg. He began his basketball career at Prior Lake high school and then played 2 seasons with Denver University (NCAA) averaging 9.0ppg, 4.7rpg, FGP: 57.8%, FT: 43.6% and 9.7ppg, 5.4rpg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 53.8%, FT: 57.1%. He then played 3 seasons at Iowa State University (NCAA) playing 104 NCAA games and as a senior averaged 7.8ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.0apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 59.3%, FT: 51.0%. He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball.

Thanks Robert for talking to germanhoops.com. After playing in Belgium and Portugal, now your in Germany playing for Pro A team PS Karlsruhe. What kind of an experience has it been playing for this organization?

It´s been great. It´s a cool club with a good group of guys. We have two great coaches and a great supporting cast with the staff. There are all good people here.

The team began slow losing 4 of 5 games, but now have a 2 game winning streak. What were the reasons for the slow start and what has gotten better in the last 2 games?

I never want to blame losing on a lack of personal. We had a lot of injury problems at the start. We got guys back and that helped cause positive momentum. We are getting through it and still figuring it out.

What has it been like playing for head coach Demond Greene? Did you know that he grew up playing with Dirk Nowitzki and also played with him in the German national team?

I knew that. That is one of the reasons why I decided to play for this organization. He is a smart coach that knows how to elevate his players.

What has it been like being teammates with German veteran Maurice Pluskota? Does he hold the team together?

He does a really good job of leading the team. He takes a lot of pride in being a veteran. He helps me add various tidbits to my game. He also does a really good job making sure that all are in a good mood.

Let´s talk about your game. You’re a 208cm forward. If you had to compare your game to a NBA player who would best fit the description?

I think that a good comparison is Joakim Noah. I would like to get to becoming like a Jokic. At the moment I would compare myself to a Isaiah Hartenstein.

You’re a big that can score and grab rebounds. What exactly is your role on the team?

I came to sets screens and be that defensive anchor. I´m also here to get guys open and not open when I´m on defense.

Your also a player that can make an impact on the defensive end. Would you classify yourself as a 2 way player?

I don´t like the word two way player. I have always believed that one should play both sides. You should be a two way player anyway. I take pride on the defensive end.

On what areas of your game are you working on most now so you can continue to improve your game?

At the moment I´m focusing most on jump shots and just taking mid range and three point shots with confidence.

Last season you balled with Imortal Luzigas Albufeira (Portugal-Liga Betclic) averaging 9.1ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.5apg, FGP: 48.2%, FT: 41.5%. You picked up your game in the last few months. You had a good game against FC Porto. What was your fondest moment in Portugal?



I really enjoyed the comradery on the team. Most guys were young on the team. We all got a long. The other thing that I enjoyed was finally finding my groove near the end of the season. I hadn´t played for a year after my rookie season in Belgium. I became a 20/8 player and that felt really good.

You had a brief rookie season with Hubo Limburg United (Belgium-Pro Basketball League) playing 4 BNXT League averaging 3.5ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.0apg, 1.0spg; and played 3 FIBA Europe Cup games averaging 5.7ppg, 1.7rpg. What do you remember being your wake up call to being overseas where you knew that you were far away from home?

It wasn´t really too bad. After I graduated from college, I spent a week in Athens, Greece, so I had gotten that first feel of what it was like overseas. I guess my real wake up call was when the coach was yelling in Dutch and I had no idea what he was saying.

You had a brief stay in Belgium. How tough were these first few months? What did you learn from this situation?

I learned that as an American you have to be able to score the ball. If you don´t do it, it will be tough for a coach or GM to find value in you. I learned to take pride in finishing at a high level. You have to be able to capitalize on the opportunities.

You began your NCAA career with Denver University (NCAA) averaging 9.0ppg, 4.7rpg, FGP: 57.8%, FT: 43.6% and 9.7ppg, 5.4rpg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 53.8%, FT: 57.1%. What kind of a player did you become under head coach Rodney Billups?

Coach Billups made me be unselfish and play for my teammates and get everyone together outside the court. I learned a lot to be that first like being the first in the gym or the first to get a loose ball. I learned these were things useful for a winning culture.

You had big games against CS Fullerton, Dixie State and Omaha. What was your fondest moment on the court there?

I think my two fondest moments there was my first game or my second game back from injury in my second year.

You then played 3 years at Iowa State University (NCAA) averaging 2.9ppg, 2.4rpg, : 5.7ppg, 3.8rpg, FGP: 47.1%, FT: 40.3%, and 7.8ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.0apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 59.3%, FT: 51.0%. You reached 3 March Madness and went far in your first and third. What was your sweetest run`?

The first and third were special, but I would say that the first was more special simply, because we overachieved whereas the second one we underachieved.

You had many great games like against Kanas State and Iowa. What was your favorite own game?

The Iowa game was my favorite game as they were our rival. We destroyed them at home. It was nice doing it in my last year. I played really well and my team won.

How did head coach TJ Otzelberger groom and prepare you for a professional career?

He did a really good job conditioning his players not to worry about ref decisions. He gave us that mind set that bad calls happen and one should get over it and get on to the next play. He also taught me to play with poise.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Tre King?

In the post I won and anywhere else he did. It always depended on the day.

Who is the toughest player that you faced in the NCAA that reached the NBA?

Christian Braun and Chet Holmgren

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Tre Jackson, Hason Ward, Gabe Kalscheur, Ade Murkey, Dawson Garcia

Please list your personal NBA Mount Rushmore?

Kevin Durant, Tracey McGrady, Michael Jordan, Shaq

Who is your GOAT?

Michael Jordan

Did you see the sequel to the classic Coming To America? Shouldn´t they have left it alone?

I didn´t see it.

Thanks Robert for the chat.

Aleksa Kovacevic(Telekom Baskets Bonn) Has BCL Break Out Game And Is Always Focused On Defense First And Then See What Happens On Offense

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Aleksa Kovacevic (187-PG-2002) is a 24 year old 187cm point guard from Serbia playing his 9th season in Germany and playing his first with the Telekom Baskets Bonn. Last season he played with Pro A team EPG Baskets Koblenz averaging 9.5ppg, 2.7rpg, 3.0apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 43.4%, 3PT: 24.6%, FT: 71.2%. In Germany he played parts of 5 seasons in the easyCredit BBL for the Hakro Merlins and the Syntanics MBC Weissenfles totaling 66 games. In between in 2023-2024 he returned back to Serbia for a season with KK Sloga Societe Generale Kraljevo (Serbia-KLS) averaging 6.6ppg, 1.7rpg, 3.8apg, FGP: 51.4%, 3PT: 12.5%, FT: 66.3%. He began his career in Germany with the Hakro Merlins organization playing with their Regionalliga and youth teams. He spoke to germanhoops.com after the big Basketball Champions League win over Bnei Hertzeliya.

Thanks Aleksa for talking to Germanhoops.com. Congrats on the big 101-89 win over Bnei Hertzeliya. How big was this win. Could this be the start of a big winning streak?

I hope so. We have the same kind of focus in both the BBL and BCL. We try to be the best team that we can in each game.

The Israeli team stayed with Bonn for 3 quarters. What was giving the team the biggest problems defensively that allowed them to score so much?

They are a good team. They played a different style to what we had seen previously from BCL teams. They played quite unorthodox and more 1-1 play. That gave us problems. It is tough to play against them. They fought really hard against us.

In the fourth quarter the Telekom Baskets Bonn punched first and they couldn´t punch back. Did you as team want it more?

I believe we wanted it more. Wé all gave 100% in that last quarter.

The team gave up too many points, but had great shooting percentages, won the rebound duel and had only 10 turnovers. What was the team´s biggest strength on this day?

Important was that we had more possessions. Controlling the rebounds and having less turnovers was our biggest strength.

Joel Sadu-Aminu carried the team and had his best scoring game of the season. How vital is his play? Is he one of the main leaders despite so many veterans?

We have a lot of leaders on the team. Every guy on the team is capable of leading the team in scoring on any night. You never know who will step up on any given night.

The team has been up and down in the easyCredit BBL. What is the main focus in the next weeks? What does the team have to do better consistently on the court?

We have been up and down in the early going. We have to consistently play with more energy and more fluency. We usually play with a 11 man rotation and all have to step up every night.

How have you seen the development of young German Kenan Reinhart? It is never easy to get minutes in a rotation that has many guards like yourself. I felt like he should have gotten a few minutes last night?

He plays very hard and well in practice. I think that all the double license players have done well in our practices. It is isn´t easy to get minutes. I went through the same thing with MBC. I think that because the points difference is so important in the BCL, that is why he maybe didn´t play last night. He is developing very well.

He used to be just a 3 and D player. Is he more than that?

Yes he is more than just a 3 and D player.

How valuable is a player like Grayson Murphy for you? How much does your playmaking profit from him?

I play vs him daily. His reads are always spot on and he makes great passes. He plays with flow. I can learn a lot from him.

You had a great game from the bench with 13 points in 13 minutes. Was that your true break out game this season?

I don´t really like to look at numbers. My focus is too do the vital little things. My first priority is defense and then see what happens on offense. I always play with confidence and give 100%. I´m very thankful that my teammates are all very positive and support me.

You had a similar situation with MBC needing to fight for minutes. How tough is this challenge always fighting for minutes and then being as efficient as possible?

It is never easy. I was younger when I was with MBC and I didn´t understand my role so well as I do now. I feel more comfortable now. When I was younger I played with more risk. Now I´m more experienced and more calm. Last season in Koblenz helped me understand what I can dow ell on the court and what not.

What exactly is your role with the Telekom Baskets Bonn this season. Is it bigger than with MBC?

My role is bigger now than what I had with MBC. The Bonn system is different than the MBC system. In Bonn I play the 1-2 and concentrate on defense first and find the best opportunities on offense.

What is your personal goal with your game this season? What do you want to achieve?

My personal goal is to be as best as possible in my role. When I do have the ball more in my hands, I want to make sure to make as little mistakes as possible. I want to become a stable BBL player. I want to play at high as a level as possible when on the court.

What kind of an experience has it been with the Telekom Baskets Bonn? What have you enjoyed most about it?

I really enjoy the fans and family feeling. It is amazing what they have built up over the last years. The fans support us so much and we love it. The fans support you always win or lose.

Do you still keep up with your ex team EPG Baskets Koblenz? They had a super start, but now are struggling with injuries.

Yes I do. I´m in touch with many of my ex teammates. They had a good start, bu now have had injury problems. I spoke to Jannis Sonnefeld recently. I hope he comes back soon. I hope the team can stay together and still have a good season.

Who would win a 1-1 in practice you or Grayson Murphy?

We don´t like to play 1-1. We are more team players.

Thanks Aleksa for the chat.

Mychael Paulo(Dragons Rhondorf) Is Always Happy To See His Ex Teammate At Montana State Finn Fleute Succeed In Germany

Mychael Paulo (193-G-1998, college: McMaster, agency: 011 Sports) is a 28 year old 193cm guard from Canada that also has the Portuguese citizenship and playing for Pro B team Dragons Rhondorf in 2026-2027. He helped the ETB Miners Essen (Germany-ProB) win the pro B title averaging 12,8ppg, 4,4rpg, 2,6apg and 1,3spg. He began his basketball career at Father Henry Carr Secondary School and then played 2 seasons with Williston State College (JUCO) averaging 15.4ppg, 3.4rpg, 1.9apg, 2.1spg, FGP: 48.8%, 3PT: 38.1%, FT: 75.9% and 11.4ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.2apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 40.6%, 3PT: 28.1%, FT: 69.4%. he then played a season at Montana State University (NCAA) averaging 6.2ppg, 1.9rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 46.3%, 3PT: 32.9%, FT: 60.0%. He then played at McMaster University (U Sports) averaging 13.3ppg, 3.6rpg, 1.4apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 51.9%, 3PT: 31.2%, FT: 75.0% and 13.1ppg, 3.5rpg, 3.3apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 55.5%, 3PT: 29.3%, FT: 65.0%. He then began his pro career with the Telekom Baskets Bonn 2 team (Germany-Regionalliga) averaging 24.6ppg, 4.2rpg, APG-4 (5.1), 2.5spg, FGP: 50.8%, 3PT: 36.0%, FT: 75.5%. In the 2024-2025, he played with BG Hagen (Germany-Regionalliga) averaging 19.0ppg, 3.7rpg, 3.3apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 59.2%, 3PT: 36.6%, FT: 81.8%. He spoke to germanhoops.com about his ex teammate Finn Fleute

Thanks Mychael for talking to germanhoops.com. The Dragons Rhondorf suffered a tough93-78 loss last weekend against the Bayer Giants Leverkusen. How tough does it in general take for you to digest a loss?

Usually about a day it takes me to digest a loss

The Dragons Rhondorf are a very young team and had problems dealing with the opponents experience. How valuable of a learning lesson is a loss like this for the young German players?

I think it was a very valuable lesson for us being a relatively young team. It showed us that we can’t have those mental lapses like we did to start the second half because more veteran/experience teams will make us pay like Leverskusen did

The Dragons Rhondorf next play the 6-0 Ravens Reutlingen. This is another team with great team chemistry and experience. Will the team be up to the task? What will be key to getting win?

I feel we’ll bounce back and play a more complete game than the one we did last Saturday, but the key will be having them adjust to our style of play instead of us playing theirs and knowing personal on the scouting.

You played against ex NCAA teammate Finn Fleute last weekend. You played against him twice last season. Were you extra motivated to duel him again?

It’s always nice playing against old teammates whether that be ex college teammates or professional. There is a little extra motivation for those type of games I feel like because you want those bragging rights.

Last season you split the games and lost the first 89-87. What memories do you have of the 2 battles?

Just two good games, with teams that didn’t want to lose

He had a great 16/9 season with Itzehoe last season. Was it refreshing how well he had developed as player in the years since Montana State. How has his game developed since the NCAA?

He added more aspects to his game from what I remember then in that 2019-2020 season. Like to be able to score from both inside and outside, his ball handling and overall just his confidence

Now he has a smaller role with Leverkusen. How did you see him fit into his role with Leverkusen?

I see him fitting in well into what they have going on over there. He’s a stretch four that causes problems on the offensive end for opposing teams with his outside shooting and ability to put the ball on the floor. Also defensively he could also guard 1 thru 5 and hold his own.

You played a season together with him in 2019-2020. What kind of a relationship do you remember having with him?

I had good with him, it was also smiles and laughs off the court. Whether that be in the locker room before/after practice or when we hung out as a team during our free time

What do you remember being your fondest moment with him on the court in the NCAA? He only averaged 7,7 minutes that season but had his moments against Sacramento State and Colorado Christian.

Yeah he didn’t have that much playing time but he was always ready whenever his name was called and did everything when he stepped on the court no matter the score.

How good is your contact with him now in 2026? Has it gotten better since you’re playing in Germany or is there not much?

Contact has been better since I’ve been playing in Germany. Last season when I played for Essen and he played for Itzehoe, we hung out after one of games like old times. Even though we might not talk every day because we both have our stuff going on with our respected teams. I still check the stats after every one of their games to see how he played or is doing. I’m just happy seeing him succeed

Halloween was last weekend. What would be the perfect Halloween costume for him?

The Joker.

Thanks Mychael for the chat.

Branden Maughmer Showed Maturity And Poise After 5 TO’s At The Break Hitting Big Shots And Leading Leverkusen To 93-78 Win Over Dragons Rhondorf

The up and down season of the Dragons Rhondorf continued in Dresden last weekend. After a bitter loss in Frankfurt some weeks ago, they returned refocused into their own living room to beat top team Fellbach Flashers. However a week later, they went too Dresden and gave a disappointing performance mustering only 59 points. Their 17% three point shooting and 18 turnovers were major reasons for the loss. Now they once again had to return home and give a positive answer, but that wasn´t easy against top team Bayer Giants Leverkusen who had racked up an incredible 25 national BBL titles in their stellar history. They came to the Dragons dome with a 5-1 record and 5 game winning streak and wanted to keep that winning streak going. On a cool autumn Halloween evening, the Dragons Rhondorf played a strong first half, but lost track in the third quarter as the Bayer Giants Leverkusen took total control of the game and won 93-78. “It was an up and down game for us. We had some good phases, but also phases where we took really bad shots. For example taking to quick shots out of the pick and roll instead of making the extra pass. We didn´t play stable enough defense for 40 minutes tonight to win”, stressed Dragons Rhondorf guard Kenan Reinhart. The Bayer Giants Leverkusen had a big advantage over the Dragons Rhondorf and that was the overwhelming experience that they had and it really showed. “We had a good start, but when we had good leads, they were able to come back. They did that in the first half. However after making that big run in the third quarter, we held it. We hit big shots when we needed them. It wasn´t perfect, but it was a good win”, stressed Bayer Giants Leverkusen guard Branden Maughmer (191-G-1999, college: Morehead St.).

Kenan Reinhart at the FT line

The first quarter was a tale of two stories as the Bayer Giants Leverkusen had a good start, but the Dragons Rhondorf were able to fight back and trail only 24-21 after 10 minutes. The Bayer Giants Leverkusen found a good flow first as they mixed up their offense with pretty inside out basketball to get the rapid 14-6 lead. Big man German Dennis Heinzmann who led the pro A in blocks in 3 seasons made a lay while Ohio native Maughmer a 20 footer and ex Wurzburg guard David Gerhardt and Icelandic guard Agust Kjartansson made three´s for the early lead. German Luca Kahl-Hansen did a super job with the playmaking while defensively Leverkusen was aggressive and forced some early turnovers. However the Dragons came back with fight and better execution. Ex Rheinstar guard Kenan Reinhart scored 7 points in a row including a trey which got his confidence going early, a tip in and 20 footer as the Dragons trailed 20-14. The German had another good game with a stat line of 18/6/4 and shot 64% form the field and 60% from outside. “I hit three´s again which made me happy that I could help the team. But without a win, my game was irrelevant”, stated Kenan Reinhart. Leverkusen kept the lead by mixing it up with aggressiveness and getting to the free throw line and getting a basket on transition to lead 24-16.. However young German forward Carlo Schmid gave supreme energy at the end with 5 points with an offensive rebound and put back plus free throw and a lay in to trail only by 3 points. “We let them come back in the last minutes. We gave up some offensive rebounds and played too fast instead of slowing down the game”, stressed Branden Maughmer. The Bayer Giants Leverkusen shot 64% from the field and 57% from outside and had 6 rebounds and 5 turnovers while the Bayer Giants Leverkusen shot 50% from the field and 20% from outside and had 6 rebounds and 4 turnovers.

Branden Maughmer from outside

In the second quarter the Bayer Giants Leverkusen led by as much as 10 points, but the Dragons Rhondorf never panicked, but did a good job finding solutions and executing to stay close with them and trail 45-41 at the break. However the Bayer Giants Leverkusen did have a better start to the second quarter going on a 11-4 run to lead 35-25. The guests continued to present super ball movement and let it ran three´s as ex EN Baskets Schwelm forward Fin Fleute, Maughmer and Gerhardt all scored from down town while Fabian Reichstadt who played with Itzehoe last season made an offensive rebound and put back. The Dragons Rhondorf offense was eratic as healthy shot selection was lacking as American Sahmi Willoughby and 2026 AST winner Dusan Ilic presented airballs. However the Dragons Rhondorf continued to fight and finally had some success with their three pointer as ex Essen guard Mychael Paulo nailed 2 in a row and suddenly Rhondorf trailed only 37-31. Rhondorf now began to defend better and forced some turnovers which led to a Reinhart 15 footer and Willoughby lay in as Leverkusen led only 40-37. It was an exciting and pretty even game where the only difference were the more turnovers that Leverkusen had despite their high shooting percentages. However the Bayer Giants Leverkusen kept the slim lead getting a big dunk from Kahl-Hansen on transition and a clutch trey from German Luca Michels who once exploded for 40 points in a Pro B game against Itzehoe to lead 45-39. Mychael Paulo ended the first half with a big offensive rebound and put back to trail by 4 points at half-time. “We had a good lead, but gave it up again, because of turnovers. They did a good job hitting shots”, added Branden Maughmer. The Bayer Giants Leverkusen shot 56% from the field and 53% from the three point line and had 19 rebounds and 11 turnovers while the Dragons Rhondorf shot 46% from the field and 20% from the three point line and had 12 rebounds and 6 turnovers.

Luca Kahl-Hansen at the FT line

The turning point of the game came in the third quarter where an early run by the Bayer Giants Leverkusen shocked the Dragons Rhondorf something they couldn´t rebound from as the guests would never look back again outscoring Rhondorf 26-13. Kenan Reinhart got the Dragons on the score board first in the second half with a trey, but then came the 20-3 run explosion by the Bayer Giants Leverkusen which decided the game early as the Dragons Rhondorf trailed 64-47. In the run, the Bayer Giants Leverkusen let it rain three´s as David Gerhard and Agust Kjartansson scored and Luca Kahl added 8 points and two three´s. On the first three pointer, the Bayer Giants Leverkusen performed their prettiest ball movement which had 2 incredible do it like Milos Teodosic passes from Kjartansson who delivered a shovel pass and behind the back pass. “He reminds me of Spanish point guards. He always plays at his pace and sees the floor so well. He passed it like Milos Teoosic”, smiled Branden Maughmer. The Dragons finally stopped the Bayer Giants Leverkusen run launching their own 7-2 run to trail 66-54 and see a little daylight in their comeback attempt. In the run, the Dragons got an offensive rebound and putback from ex Fellbach center Daniel Mayr, and offensive rebound and putback by Paulo and a clutch three pointer from Italian 3 and D play Josh Petteno. But the Bayer Giants Leverkusen always had an answer getting a trey from Michels and Fleute lay in at the buzzer to lead 71-54: “We did a good job hitting a lot of three´s and slowed down the game which benefited us more than them”, answered Branden Maughmer. “We didn´t help well on the pick and roll and took bad shots”, said Kenan Reinhart. The Bayer Giants Leverkusen shot 56% from the field and 52% from the parking lot and had 26 rebounds and 13 turnovers while the Dragons Rhondorf shot 46% from the field and 29% from the parking lot and had 20 rebounds and 14 turnovers.

Josh Petteno from downtown

The Dragons Rhondorf won the fourth quarter 24-22, but it wasn´t enough as the Bayer Giants Leverkusen continued to execute well and didn´t allow the home team get over the hump. The Dragons Rhondorf had a super first few minutes going on a 10-2 run to trail only 73-64 as once again the Dragons saw some daylight in their come back. In the run, some timely three´s were scored by Reinhart and Ilic while Daniel Mayr also made a lay in. However the Bayer Giants Leverkusen weren´t rattled, but remained poised and used their vast experience to keep executing and punching back even when the Dragons scored. Mayr and Ilic gave the Dragons vital three´s while ex Obercahing center Benjamin Sadikovic and Schmid made lay in´s but still trailed 85-74, but that was because the Bayer Giants Leverkusen punched back. The man in charge was American Branden Maughmer who had some vengeance after coughing up 5 turnovers in the first half. In this phase he added 10 points as he showed the total package of his 3 level scoring with 2 three´s a 20 footer and lay in. “I was pissed at the break in the locker room. I came out refocused and hit big shots and showed maturity and poise to lead my team to the win”, warned Branden Maughmer. There were no let downs in the last minutes as the Bayer Giants Leverkusen closed out the game in style with a 8-4 run. Kahl-Hansen and Reichstadt made lay in´s and Gerhardt hit another trey. “We slowed down the game took care of the ball and made big shots”, stated Branden Maughmer. “Whenever we had a run, they showed their experience and stopped it”, added Kenan Reinhart. The Bayer Giants Leverkusen were led by Branden Maughmer with 27 points while David Gerhardt had 16 points and Luca Kahl-Hansen had 15 points while the Dragons Rhondorf were led by Kenan Reinhart with 18 points while Mychael Paulo added 15 points. The The Bayer Giants Leverkusen shot 53% from the field and 44% from outside and had 34 rebounds and 15 turnovers while the Dragons Rhondorf shot 48% from the field and 36% from outside and had 27 rebounds 19 turnovers.

The Miles Vs D´Monte Brown Basketball Conversation Volume 3

D’Monte Brown (193-G-2000, college: Langston) is a 193cm guard from Petersburg, Virginia who is playing his first Pro B season in Germany with the Fellbach Flashers, He played his second season overseas with Culture City Weimar helping them move up to the Pro B. He played his rookie season overseas with the BG Aschersleben Tigers (Germany-Regionalliga) averaging 24,6ppg, 11,2rpg, 3,8apg, 2,9spg and 1,0bpg. He began his basketball career at Petersburg High School. He then played at 3 schools starting with Garrett College (JUCO) averaging 13.5ppg, 6.4rpg, 2.2apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 46.9%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 90.2% and 20.6ppg, 8.3rpg, 3.5apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 57.4%, 3PT: 36.1%, FT: 80.9%. He then played a season at Miami Dade College (JUCO) averaging 16.2ppg, 6.4rpg, 1.6apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 53.6%, 3PT: 34.5%, FT: 82.7% and then played 2 years at Langston University, OK (NAIIA) averaging 11.5ppg, 6.0rpg, FGP: 60.4%, 3PT: 38.8%, FT: 74.0% and 9.8ppg, 5.4rpg, FGP: 60.9%, 3PT: 38.8%, FT: 75.0%. He teams up with germanhoops.com to talk basketball every week and bring insight to his overseas journey.

Thanks Dmonte for talking to germanhoops.com. mI forgot to ask you before the game what your nickname was. I called you Mr acrobatic. I hope that was Ok? You were really incredible with your athleticism. What is your proper nickname?

Yes it is nice.

A tough 72-57 loss in Rhondorf. That was not how the team wanted to perform. How tough and long was the ride home? Did you reflect a little on the loss and have ideas what the team could do better in the next game?

It was a tough loss for us. I spent the long ride home trying to think of ways how we can win together as a team.

The first quarter was good scoring from both teams, but the second quarter became more defensive. What adjustments did the teams make?

Both teams were struggling to shoot the three. Both teams were trying to find a rhythm.

The third quarter was back and forth and you had the slim 2 point lead. But in the fourth quarter, they began with a 12-0 run. Did that cut the Fellbach throats?

Yes, big shots win games.

Rhondorf did a good job on Jonathan Zeisberger. How tough was it getting through their wall in the zone in the fourth quarter?

I honestly think that we lost the game on ourselves. We couldn´t defend the three point line and didn´t rebound well. When we take that away, we win for sure.

24 turnovers against Reutlingen and 25 turnovers against Rhondorf. How do you explain the problems of not being able to take care of the ball?

We have to all take care of the ball better.

You had a 23/5/3/2 game but 4 turnovers. Is turnovers your biggest own focus?

I tried to get warmed up, but my biggest focus for this week is to win games and come back stronger and work on everything at practice to be better for this week.

You next play Speyer. They are a tough team. What will be key to getting the win?

We have to believe in ourselves, trust each other and learn from the last two losses. We have to be ready and get better at practice. We have to be focused for Speyer.

Thanks D´Monte for the chat.

Marvin Nduche(Dragons Rhondorf) Makes Brilliant Pro B Debut Getting the Defensive Seal Of Approval From Offensive Ace D´Monte Brown

Last weekend in the first quarter of the Dragons Rhondorf-Fellabch game, there was an offensive show being put on from athletic scoring guard D´Monte Brown who simply had the hot hand. He demonstrated his 3 level scoring and scored with ease time in and time out again. After 10 minutes, he had paved 14 points on to the stat sheet and it looked like he was on the verge of having a possible career night in the Pro B. He had balled the last 2 seasons in the Regionalliga and averaged 24,0ppg with Aschersleben and Weimar Culture City and even exploded for 40 points against Braunschweig. Could he do it again at a higher level in the Pro B? However at the end of 40 minutes, he had produced 23 points, which was still another good night for him and above his average. It was another good day at the office for him.  Dragons head coach Max Becker had made an adjustment and put young German Marvin Nduche (190-SG -2008) on him in the second quarter and he was able to stop Brown on a few possessions  and he would score no points in the second quarter as Nduche simple showed lock down qualities. It was also the German´s Pro B debut and it was only logical that he was super focused and motivated to give a memorable performance. He even got a feeling what trash talking feels like at the pro level. “We were talking during the game. He told me it wasn´t easy playing against me and said I´m a really annoying defender”, smiled Marvin Nduche. The German has had that lock down defender in him already in younger youth leagues. “I love to defend the opponent´s best player. I did a good job defending Davi Remagen in the JBBL. I love putting 100% focus on the opponent”, said Marvin Nduche. The German also sparkled against Fellbach´s other great scorer Jonathan Zeisberger blocking him twice. “Marvin is a young great defender that does a lot of the things not seen on the stat sheet. He does whatever the team needs to win and had a big impact against us. He will be great this season. He will prove a lot of players and teams wrong. I´m looking forward to seeing that happen”, warned D´Monte Brown.

After a disastrous fourth quarter and loss in Frankfurt 72 hours earlier, the Dragons Rhondorf returned home and needed a positive reaction against top team Fellbach. After 40 minutes they had begun a new winning streak with an incredible 72-57 win. “We were a bit shakey at the start, but I learned that you can come back with good defense and that is what we did. Our second five did many key things for the win. We played as a team”, stressed Marevin Nduche. The Dragons Rhondorf trailed 47-45 after three quarters, but totally stepped up in the first few minutes of the fourth quarter exploding on a 12-0 run to set the foundation for the win. “Coach Becker told us to stick to the basics and just trust ourselves. We concentrated on Brown and Zeisberger and had the wall in the zone that slowed them down as a team. We had the momentum then, and we were all flying around and played with extreme hustle. Everybody helped each other”, stated Marvin Nduche. At the end of 40 minutes, the stat line of Marvin Nduche read very nicely with 7 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks. He had logged 20 minutes and shot 40% from the field and even netted two three pointers. “This game was a lot of fun. I liked playing in front of the fans. I liked how everyone supported each other. If I had to give myself a German school grade mark then it would be a 2”, smiled Marvin Nduche who´s toughest defenders so far in his career have been Noah Koch and Davi Remagen.

The German who compares his game to a mix of Jrue Holiday and Jaylen Brown is a 17 year old 190cm guard who is playing his third season with NBBL (U-19) team Bonn/Rhondorf. He made big strides last season as he went from averaging 3,5ppg, 1,0rpg, 1,0apg in the 2024-2025 to averaging 10.0ppg, 2.9rpg, 1.5apg, 2.6spg, FGP: 63.2%, 3PT: 26.5%, FT: 71.4% last season. At the same he has the massive challenge of fighting for Pro B minutes which isn´t easy with his competition with Malik Idbihi and Tom Viehofer. “My role with the Pro B is challenge my teammates putting up the intensity in practice and in games always being ready to step up. I´m a defensive motor and like trying to be a lock down defender, but at the same time also being able to display my offensive skills”, warned Marvin Nduche. His strengths on the court are visible and he understands that being in the lab is very important now for his future development. “I would say my catch and shoot three is my biggest strength on offense and my on defense just not letting my guy get by me and just being on him at all times. I want to get better at taking more responsibility on offense and being able to beat my defender better on 1-1 situations”, commented Marvin Nduche. He also has exact visions of what his future is and do the other young teammates motivate him to work harder? “My goal is definitely to become a pro. Guys Like Malik Idbihi and Carlo Schmid definitely motivate me. We are best friends”, added Marvin Nduche. It will be interesting to observe how Marvin Nduche continues to develop this season. One thing is for sure. It will be an extra treat to visit the Dragon Dome as new performances of his like against Fellbach will surely happen again.

Chase Johnson Loves The No Quit Attitude In The EPG Baskets And Knows They Will Be Overly Prepared For The Giessen 46ers

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Chase Forte (193-G-2001, college: Boston Coll.) is a 25 year old 193cm guard from North Carolina playing his rookie season overseas with German Pro A team EPG Baskets Koblenz. He began his basketball career at the Word Of God Christian Academy. He then was one year at the University of North Carolina – Asheville (NCAA) and then played 2 seasons at Gulf Coast State College (JUCO) averaging 13.0ppg, 4.4rpg, 5.9apg, 2.0spg, FGP: 47.8%, 3PT: 31.8%, FT: 54.1% and 20.1ppg, 3.9rpg, 5.8apg, 2.8spg, FGP: 44.4%, 3PT: 31.8%, FT: 61.4%. He then played a season at Northwestern State University (NCAA) averaging 9.8ppg, 4.3rpg, 3.8apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 48.0%, 3PT: 23.3%, FT: 53.7%. He then played a season at the University of South Dakota (NCAA) averaging 17.9ppg, 4.4rpg, 3.1apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 51.4%, 3PT: 32.3%, FT: 65.2%. He then added one more year at Boston College (NCAA) averaging 6.0ppg, 2.4rpg, 2.8apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 33.3%, 3PT: 25.3%, FT: 59.5%. He spoke to germanhoops.com after the brutal 69-66 loss in Wolmirstedt

The EPG Baskets Sustained a very tough 69-66 loss to the SBB Baskets. How tough is this loss after playing 3 incredible quarters? Is it still hard to digest 2 days later or has it worn off a bit?

A bit of both. It is hard to digest, but at the end of the day the season continues and we have the next tough opponent with Giessen coming up. After today we have to crumple up the loss and focus on Giessen.

The EPG Baskets Koblenz were punched right away trailing 10-0. How can you explain a miserable start like that? It has happened all season on the road.

That is correct. We were down 14 points in Paderborn and came back to win and down 16 points in Wolmirstedt and lost. I really don´t have an explanation as to why this keeps happening. I will continue to watch and film and see how we can correct it and be better against Giessen.

They were scoring at ease in the paint. What were the main problems on the defensive end in that early phase?

We had problems with their drive and then switched up some things on defense which helped us get back into the game.

You guys were in a hole right away. How tough was handling their pressure? It is amazing how the team with so many young American rookies have been able to perform well despite adversary.

I personally haven´t bene handling the pressure well at all. I know that I can be a lot better. What I really like about this team is that we have no quit in us. No matter how much we are down, we are always trying to find a way to win. That is what I really respect about this team.

The SBB Baskets had the overwhelming 30-16 advantage after 10 minutes. What was going through your mind as one of the leaders?

I told the guys that they went on their run and now it´s our turn for our run. That is exactly what happened.

The EPG Baskets were in a hole in the second quarter, but the offense reached a flow. What adjustments did you make getting being able to execute better?

Nothing really except just starting to hit shots better which gave us a flow.

You were down 42-29 and then you finally made a big run of 10-0. How vital was showing them then that you guys still had game?

That run meant a lot at that time. I mean Wolmirstedt is really experienced. Maybe one of the most experienced in the Pro A. They beat Heidelberg on the road by 10 points. That means a lot. This game was definitely a learning experience for us.

Jannis Sonnefeld hit back to back three´s. Does one appreciate and love this kid more after every game?

We do absolutely. He is our X factor and a real game changer. We appreciate him so much.

How tough was containing Martin Bogdanov who had 4 points and 7 assists at the break?

He was my match up. I knew that he averaged like 7 assists, is a good playmaker, but doesn´t score so much. He had a great game.

In the third quarter the EPG Baskets took the lead at the end for the first time 54-52 and allowed only 10 points. How proud were you of the team defensive effort?

I was very proud of the guys. We showed resilience and didn´t quit. No matter how much we are down, we never quit. We always get up and fight. Doing that was like a moral victory for us.

10 minutes to play. What did coach Dohrn tell you guys to do for the last 10 minutes?

We were switching more often especially on their guards.

How do you describe the last three from Brock Gardner. Were you expecting a three? Dragos Diculescu was on him. Can one expect getting beat on a contested shot?

That play was more on me. We trapped and switched, but maybe if I had switched, the last shot may have been more contested.

What insights did you get from this game about the development of the defense?.

We got even more resilient on defense. We put in a new press which we had only practiced once before the game. I felt we executed that pretty well already. I think once we get more comfortable with it, we will be very dangerous

You had 9 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals,1 block and shot. The three still isn´t falling. What was your personal summary of how you played?

I wasn´t good enough. My shot wasn´t falling. I usually make those shots. I know that I have more to offer. 9/8 isn´t bad, that is almost a double double, but my playmaking has to be better. I will go back in the gym and continue to work hard on my game.

Will the team be even better in 10 days when you battle Giessen at home?

We will absolutely be better. We have seen Giessen play before in pre season. I will keep defending the other team´s best player in Zac Cooks. I am confident that we will eb overly prepared and get the job done.

Thanks Chase for the chat.

The Miles Vs D´monte Brown Basketball Conversation Volume 2

D’Monte Brown (193-G-2000, college: Langston) is a 193cm guard from Petersburg, Virginia who is playing his first Pro B season in Germany with the Fellbach Flashers, He played his second season overseas with Culture City Weimar helping them move up to the Pro B. He played his rookie season overseas with the BG Aschersleben Tigers (Germany-Regionalliga) averaging 24,6ppg, 11,2rpg, 3,8apg, 2,9spg and 1,0bpg. He began his basketball career at Petersburg High School. He then played at 3 schools starting with Garrett College (JUCO) averaging 13.5ppg, 6.4rpg, 2.2apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 46.9%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 90.2% and 20.6ppg, 8.3rpg, 3.5apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 57.4%, 3PT: 36.1%, FT: 80.9%. He then played a season at Miami Dade College (JUCO) averaging 16.2ppg, 6.4rpg, 1.6apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 53.6%, 3PT: 34.5%, FT: 82.7% and then played 2 years at Langston University, OK (NAIIA) averaging 11.5ppg, 6.0rpg, FGP: 60.4%, 3PT: 38.8%, FT: 74.0% and 9.8ppg, 5.4rpg, FGP: 60.9%, 3PT: 38.8%, FT: 75.0%. He teams up with germanhoops.com to talk basketball every week and bring insight to his overseas journey.

When I checked the Fellbach-Reutlingen box score after watching Frankurt nip Rhondorf, I was shocked you lost 92-70. Were you shocked as well?

Not Really. I feel like we need to lose to see how it feels as well as knowing what to work on. The best teams respond with high level and learn from their mistakes.

Reutlingen is a new team. Did Fellbach possibly underestimate them?

Absolutely. Every team is good. You have to be prepared to be able to come out and play hard. The toughest team is always going to win regardless of what happens.

After a high scoring first quarter where you led 25-23, Fellbach then caved in losing the second quarter 27-9. Reutlingen went on a major run and let it rain three´s, but also scored at will from the near area. Why did the Fellbach defense cave in?

We have to do more at becoming a better defensive team.

Fellbach were unable to come out strong in the third quarter. The offense got to the free throw line, but it was all to little. Fellbach didn´t get their first field goal of the quarter until the 1,25 minute mark. Fellbach trailed 70-49. Was the second quarter too much in your heads in the third quarter?

I think that it was tough. It was our first road game. We stopped attacking the basket.

The game was decided after 30 minutes. Did Fellbach have the same mentality in the fourth quarter. Fellbach scored better, but couldn´t get stops.

We stopped fighting. We needed this loss to become a better team.

This game was a wake up call. What did the team learn from the loss that they will have to do better against Rhondorf?

We have to play better defense and stay more disciplined. We also have to trust each other more. This loss should make us very hungry and respond in a positive way.

You had a solid 14/3/2/4 game and shot 67% form the field. But had 5 turnovers. How do you react after a game like this with that stat line in preparation for the next opponent?

I have to be better. I have to find a way in every situation like defending and rebounding and overall bring more to the table.

Fellbach next face Rhondorf who feel apart in the fourth quarter letting Frankfurt cruise to the win. What will be key for the win?

We just have to be us and play our basketball. Despite being on the road, we have to find way how to be comfortable and take care of business.

Thanks D´monte for the chat.

Niklas Pons(TV Langen) Doesn´t Worry About His Stats Much As Winning And Being Happy With His Teammates Is So Much More Valuable To Him

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Niklas Pons (193-SG-1999) is a 27 year old 192cm guard that is playing his ninth season with TV Langen and last season averaged 11.3ppg, 5.1rpg, 5.3apg, 2.0spg, FGP: 46.5%, 3PT: 38.2%, FT: 63.5%. In the 2024-2025 season he averaged 12/3/5/1 and helped win the South West Regionalliga title. He also played 3 seasons with the Frankfurt Skyliners Juniors and was a member of the U-16 youth national team. He spoke to germanhoops.com after the big win over the Basketball Lowen Erfurt.

Congrats on the big win over the Basketball Lowen Erfurt. How big was this win after the first win against Munich.

That win gave us a lot of self confidence. Last season we started at 0-6 and this season has been different. We have realized it is different this season in that we can win. There was extra motivation the last games with Kventin playing against his ex team Munich and Noah against Erfurt. Carlos Hidalgo will play against his old team Speyer tomorrow.

The team is very different. It lost key guys like Paul Albrecht, Noah Kamdem and Musa Abra. Are they missing some pieces that will help them get over the hump?

Their import player was missing. I think that when he is back, they will be stronger. They just haven´t found themselves yet. But they also showed that they could play us strong. We didn´t destroy them.

Did you feel like the game was extra special for Noah Kamdem that played 4 seasons there? He told me it was just another game for him.

I think he had extra motivation. He always wants to win and I think that he wanted to prove to them that he has continued to develop.

He had a big 18/15 game. Could this be his most productive season especially having so many unselfish teammates?

I hope so. I would wish that for him. He always plays for the team. He sets great blocks, has good play in the post, rebounds well and is very vocal. Everything is fitting with him.

Why isn´t he a Pro A player? I never understood that?

I don´t know. For me he is a player that could play in the Pro A. He is dominating in the Pro B at the moment. He was player of the week and if he continues his good play, then he could be player of the month.

How good does it always feel winning a game where you almost always led?

It is great. It tells you that the team is doing something correct. It is always more difficult for the team coming back, because they have to invest more. We could play more free with less pressure.

With what kind of game plan did you go into the game? Erfurt was 1-2. You definitely didn´t underestimate them.

We didn´t underestimate them. They are a tough team and had won a close game against Ludwigsburg. We knew going in that they like using their guard play. We wanted to slow them down more, but at the same time have a good mix adding transition play.

TV Langen led 19-10 after a quarter. You had 7 points. Your first goal isn´t really scoring. Did you just take what the defense gave you?

Yes I did. I try to take over when my team isn´t scoring.

TV Langen set the tone in the second quarter with a 5-0 run. How valuable was it getting stops right away and showing who was in command?

It is always better to have that first run. That allows you to handle an opponent´s a run a lot better. It is just more stressful having to always to come back.

Erfurt went on their first run of the game in the last minutes to trail only 32-30 at the break. What did TV Langen get away from allowing them to get very close again?

We just didn´t hit shots despite getting good looks. We got out or rhythm.

The third quarter showed runs from both teams, but you still led 50-42 after 30 minutes. What did head coach Tobias Jahn tell the team for the fourth quarter?

Coach Tobias told us just to keep doing what we were doing well through the course of the game. That was keep the intensity up, gets guys in good position and to keep playing as a team. We communicated better on ghost screens.

Cooper Creek began the fourth quarter with a 5-0 run. How vital is his play for the team and what do you like most about his game?

He is one of our leaders and a great communicator. He also is a really good defender. He is always jumping all over the place. He hasn´t found his scoring touch yet. He has really long arms. People underestimate that.

TV Langen closed out the game very well never letting up. What was the team´s biggest strength on this night?

Not giving up more than 70 points in the last 3 games.

The team is 2-1. Could the playoffs be realistic this season?

The playoffs are a goal like any other year. I think that if we keep playing well, then it could happen. But before that we have to remain in the league. The Pro B south has gotten a lot stronger the last years.

You had a solid 13/3/2/2 game. How happy were you with your performance? You haven´t found your shot yet?

I haven´t found my shot yet. I´m most happy when we play well together and win as a team. My stats are not as important, but more when we win and are happy together is most valuable to me.

Winning is always the goal, but what is your goal this season with your game?

I want to be the leader of the team and help the young players on the team get adjusted well with the league and help them develop further and help win games.

You next face weak team Speyer. What will be key for the win?

We have to play good team defense. They have many good individual players and imports. If we can solve solutions, then we will have good cards to win.

Thanks Niklas for the win.

Noah Kamden Has Found A New Home With TV Langen As All Are Burning For Success

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Noah Kamdem (198-C-1998) is a 28 year old 198cm center that is playing his 13th season and first with Pro B team TV Langen. He played the last 4 seasons with the CATL Basketball Loewen Erfurt (ProB). Last season he averaged 13.8ppg, Reb-5 (8.6rpg), 1.7apg, FGP: 55.2%, 3PT: 27.0%, FT: 73.7% He has been a real basketball traveler in Germany having played with Troster Breitengussbach, Nurnberg, Herzogenaurach, Team Ehingen, Rolstock, PS Karlsruhe, Schwenningen, Coburg, Frankfurt and Elchingen. He spoke to germanhoops.com after the big 71-63 win over his ex team Erfurt

Congrats on the big win over the Basketball Lowen Erfurt. With what kind of emotions did you go into the game playing your ex team?

It wasn´t difficult. For me it was just like any other game. I want to win and that wasn´t always the case in Erfurt. We were only one season at the top. We were mostly in the middle.

The team is very different. It lost key guys like Paul Albrecht, You and Musa Abra. Are they missing some pieces that will help them get over the hump?

Their import is injured. With him they are a lot better. They still need to find themselves. They force a lot. They have to define their roles more. They took many crazy shots. We made the same mistake in the first game, but against Munich everything clicked for us. We like to share the ball. It is always better making extra passes than just one to get in a flow.

How good does it always feel winning a game where you never trailed?

It was super. This game was a lot of fun to play.

With what kind of game plan did you go into the game? Erfurt was 1-2. You definitely didn´t underestimate them.

We wanted to go into the game and play very hard from the jump ball. There is a big difference this season to when I was with Erfurt. We really go hard in practice with TV Langen and that wasn´t the same in Erfurt. If you practice hard in practice then it shows in games.

TV Langen led 19-10 after a quarter. You and Niklas Pons had 7 points a piece. How special is Pons as a player? He had a triple double last season.

It is great to play with him, but also with Carlos Hidalgo. They both move the ball, but also like to do it. They don´t force anything. They really help me be able to score. It is a lot of fun playing with them.

TV Langen set the tone in the second quarter with a 5-0 run. How valuable was it getting stops right away and showing who was in command?

That is really important. In Erfurt we always had our bad third quarter. It obviously helps if you set the tone right away in a game. You shouldn´t go out and play relaxed. You always have to go at the opponent right away.

Erfurt went on their first run of the game in the last minutes to trail only 32-30 at the break. What did TV Langen get away from allowing them to get very close again?

We played too soft.

Why do teams give up runs after having their own run?

Runs are part of the game. I mean when your up 10 points, you naturally tend to relax. Thinking the win will come is present. You have to always play hard and never give up. We play at the Pro B level and runs happen frequently. That won´t happen in higher levels.

The third quarter showed runs from both teams, but you still led 50-42 after 30 minutes. What did head coach Tobias Jahn tell the team for the fourth quarter?

We had to finish the game strong and rebound better and play with a strong will.

Cooper Creek began the fourth quarter with a 5-0 run. How vital is his play for the team and what do you like most about his game?

I think that his two biggest assets is his shooting and hustle. He is a really good shooter. He also has a really good mid range shot. He will make 40-45 shots on 50 shots on the shooting machine. He hit a lot of tough contested shots. We have to create better spacing so he can get more consistency with open looks. He is also a winner having winning records the last seasons. He also played a lot. He played in the UK and then down under and now he is with us. He played like 50 games last season. He is also a really nice guy. He is a real team player. He doesn´t look at stats, but only concerned about winning.

TV Langen closed out the game very well never letting up. What was the team´s biggest strength on this night?

How do you get fun. Working hard isn´t always fun, but the goal is fun. When we get stops, we burn for it. I remember when I blocked Anthony Watkins, all were on fire on the bench and cheering. We burn as a team. Our defense and will makes us strong. We play with heart and give our all in practice. That is beautiful.

You already had your double double in the third quarter and finished with a 20/15 game. How happy were you with your performance.

It was Ok. The double double makes me happy. I missed too many shots though. I could have had 30 points. Then I would have been happy. I have played much too long in the Pro B. That isn´t my last stop.

Your averaging 18/11 in your first 3 games. Could this be your best season ever?

Yes it could be. I don´t want to revel too much now. I get so much trust from my teammates and coaches. Having so many unselfish teammates will only help my game.

You next face weak team Speyer. What will be key for the win?

We can´t underestimate them. Cooper Creek and I watched 1,5 quarters of their game against Leverkusen. They didn´t make it easy for Leverkusen. Speyer was present. They have many imports and legend DJ Woodmore. We will play our usual game which is paly hard with good aggressive on ball defense.

Thanks Noah for the chat.