Except for one season when Anish Sharda was balling for USC Freiburg in south Germany in 2009-2010 where he could visit France and Switzerland within an hour, the US/India native has played professionally since 2007 in the Rhein main area and has built a square like home between Mainz-Hanau-Langen. After starting his basketball career at moorpark(JC) in 2001 and then playing for University of Mary, he made his destination Germany and played two seasons for ASC Theresianum Mainz helping them move up to the German Pro B in 2008 and then played for White Wings Hanau helping them move up to the Pro B in 2011. Sharda was recently signed by TV Langen on account of an injury to starting point guard Maxim Schneider. The 32 year old 188cm point guard is known for his scoring ability. He is comfortable shooting from anywhere, and can score in a number of different ways. His shooting range is pretty deep, but he is effective driving into the post, too. Since coming to TV Langen, he is 0-2 having lost to Iserlohn and Saarlouis. He is still searching for his form and rhythm as he was averaging 5,5ppg, 3,5apg and 1,5rpg and had coughed up the ball 8 times in the first two games. Sharda wasn´t only looking for his first win with TV Langen, but also the first in his new living room the Georg Sehring Halle, but he had stiff competition from Rickey “Mr Regionaliga” Easterling as he led all scorers with 24 points while Anish Sharda had his moments during the game, but finished with 0 points and three assists in 20 minutes as Saarlouis swept the season series against TV Langen while they lost their fourth game in a row. After the game Sharda was contemplative, but one could feel that he wasn´t satisfied with the game of the club and himself and was fuming inside. “I am really happy to be here and unhappy we couldn´t win in my first home game. I am still figuring out the players and how to work with them on the court. My role coming off the bench is one that I have never had before in my career. I have always had tough and interesting games in Langen over the years. I want to thank Jogi Barth for this chance and I will do all I can to help the team win”, stressed Anish Sharda. Baltimore native Ricky Easterling was all smiles after the game because he had helped his club sweep TV Langen this season and was happy to play against Sharda again. “Any win is a good win in this league. We continue to get better as a team and it was just that we played to our potential the two times we played against TV Langen and got the wins. Sharda is a very good and smart player. Normally a guy like that will adjust easily and quickly to a new situation. One could see that he is on a good way finding his teammates nicely and getting up shots”, added Ricky Easterling. For Easterling scoring is a normal day at the office no matter if he wins or loses, but tonight he was scratching a triple double dishing out nine assists and hauling down seven rebounds. His game isn´t necessarlly flashy, but he is simply consistent and his mid distance shot is as deadly as the stomping ground in the paint of Shaq back in the day. “We knew about his back door play, but we were late a few times and he either scored or got to the free throw line. You can´t let him get to the free throw line because he hits all. He is like Ginobili, because you know he will go to his left, but you just can´t stop him. He is good at changing speeds and just a real strong finisher with his left”, added Anish Sharda.
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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.
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.
Brandon Chappell (Licher Basket Baeren): If Robin Benzing Wasnt Playing In Germany He Would Be On The And1 Tour Doing Tricks For Fun
Brandon Chappell is a 28 year old 183cm guard from Beaumont, Texas that is playing his first season in the PRO B for the 
Licher Basket Baeren. He is a up tempo floor general that makes smart decissions on the floor. Can really shoot the three but great at getting to the basket. Played with NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins of the Boston Celtics in High School where they won the Class 4A state championship. He played at Lamar from 2003-2007. In his senior year, he played 32 games averaging 8.4ppg, 2.1rpg, 2.3apg, FGP: 38.6%, 3Pts: 39.5%, FT: 59.1%. In his first three seasons as a professional he has played in Germany. In 2007-2008, he played for BBC Bayreuth (Germany-ProA): 30 games: 7.7ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.8apg, 2FGP: 47.3%, 3FGP: 31.1%, FT: 75.0%. In 2008-2009, he moved to TV Langen playing 23 games: 14.5ppg, 2.7rpg, 3.0apg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 41.2%, FT: 78.3%. In 2009-2010 for TV Langen, he played 29 games: 11.5ppg, 1.7rpg, 2.8apg, FGP: 43.6%, 3PT: 34.2%, FT: 81.8%. Last season, he played for the Southeast Texas Mavericks (ABA) He spoke to German Hoops recently about basketball.
Brandon, congrats on your new job with the Licher Baskets Baren. How good a feeling is it coming back to Germany?
I feel good about coming back to Germany. This is where i started my career so its a comfortable feeling
You will be playing in the lower division PRO B. You had experience playing in the PRO A with TV Langen. Will you be setting big goals since you performed very well years ago in the German PRO A.
Of course goals will be set for this upcoming season. I am confident that our management, coaches/players, and myself will work together to accomplish what we set.
Brice Brooks (Schwenningen ProB): I Think My Leadership Doesn´t Always get Noticed
Brice Brooks is a 24 year old 203cm forward from Seattle, Washington. He played at sacred Heart from 2004-2008. In his senior year, he 
played 32 games averaging 12.8ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.6apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 50.5%, 3Pts: 42.9%, FT: 75.8%. He was a Tournament Finalist in 2007 and 2008. He started his professional basketball career in 2008 for Kaiserslautern Braves (Germany-ProA), waived in Feb.’09: 17 games: 7.9ppg, 4.2rpg, FGP: 50.5%, 3PT: 23.3%, FT: 52.2%. Last season, he played for 1862 Langen (Germany-ProA): 6 games: 6.3ppg, 2.7rpg, FGP: 42.4%, 3PT: 14.3%, FT: 58.3%, waived in Dec.’09, in Jan.’10 moved to UBC Muenster (Germany-Regionalliga): 8 games: 17.5ppg: He signed at Schweinningen(PRO B) a few weeks ago and is averaging 9,5ppg, 4,0rpg, 1,0apg and 1,0spg. He took some time to talk to German Hoops about the game he loves a short time before he was signed by Schweninngen.
You are from Seattle, Washington. Is it as cold here as there?
The weather is similar, but it doesn´t snow as much back home. As soon as we get around one inch of snow everything shuts down. Schools close and people dont go to work. Since I have been in Germany it has always snowed. At Sacred Heart, it snowed all the time and it was not my favorite.
Brandon Chappell Wants His Passing Ability To Be Noticed
Brandon Chappell is a 26 year old 183cm guard from Beaumont, Texas. He is a up tempo floor general that makes smart decissions on the floor.
Can really shoot the three but great at getting to the basket. Played with NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins of the Boston Celtics in High School where they won the Class 4A state championship. He played at Lamar from 2003-2007. In his senior year, he played 32 games averaging 8.4ppg, 2.1rpg, 2.3apg, FGP: 38.6%, 3Pts: 39.5%, FT: 59.1%. In his first three seasons as a professional he has played in Germany. In 2007-2008, he played for BBC Bayreuth (Germany-ProA): 30 games: 7.7ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.8apg, 2FGP: 47.3%, 3FGP: 31.1%, FT: 75.0%. In 2008-2009, he moved to TV Langen playing 23 games: 14.5ppg, 2.7rpg, 3.0apg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 41.2%, FT: 78.3%. Last season for TV Langen, he played 29 games: 11.5ppg, 1.7rpg, 2.8apg, FGP: 43.6%, 3PT: 34.2%, FT: 81.8%. He spoke to German Hoops about basketball.
It is almost September and you are still unsigned. How difficult is it not having a team?
It is difficult because I am used to being on a team by now. The way I see it I have extra time to improve my game and conditioning for the upcoming season. I am sure the right opportunity will come.
Achmadschah Zazai Runs Runs Runs And Runs In An Unforgettable 163-44 Loss
Achmadschah Zazai is a 22 year old German/Afghani 177 cm guard that started his basketball career for TUS Lichterfelde Berlin (2.Bundesliga)
in 2003 and played there until 2005. In the 2005-2006 season, he played for SG FT/MTV Braunschweig (2.Bundesliga) playing 28 games and averaging 6.3ppg, 1.3rpg, 2.2apg, 1.6spg, 2FGP: 48.3%, 3FGP: 26.9%, FT: 75.0%. In 2006-2007, he played for BSG Ludwigsburg (Germany-Regionalliga) playing 15 games averaging 19.3ppg, and also had a license for EnBW Ludwigsburg (1. Bundesliga) playing 12 games and averaging 1.1ppg. In 2007-2008, he played for the Bremen Roosters (Germany-ProA) playing 14 games averaging 3.4ppg, 1.1apg, and then went to Denmark to play for Horsens IC playing 8 games and averaging 9.8ppg, 3.0rpg, Assists-3(4.5apg), 2.4spg, 2FGP: 44.4%, 3PT: 29.0%, FT: 92.0%. Last season, he played for Telemotive Muenchen (Germany-ProB) playing 25 games averaging 13.6ppg, 2.4rpg, Assists-4(5.5apg), Steals-5(2.2spg), FGP: 53.9%, 3PT: 37.7%, FT: 82.4%. This season, he signed a three month contract with the Artland Dragons to help fill the void for injured Flavio Stückemann. He only played sparingly for The Artland Dragons. Then he played shortly with TV Langen and now plays for USC Freiburg. He spoke to German Hoops following the crazy 163-44 game against BG Karlsruhe.
As I saw the 163 – 44 result between BG Karlsruhe and USC Freiburg, I thought I was dreaming but it was reality, as USC Freiburg played with 3 players for 38 minutes. How could a game like this be played?
We had 10 players who were sick last week and we wanted to move the game to another day but Karlsruhe needed to play the game because of financial reasons. We started with 5 players, 2 were sick and could not play after 1:30 minutes and we ended the game with me and 2 junior players.
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