Ody Oguama (206-F-1999, college: Cincinnati) is a 26 year old 206cm forward from North Carolina playing his second professional season and first with Dziki Warszawa (Poland-OBL). Last season he played his rookie season with SLUNETA Usti nad Labem (Czech Republic-NBL) averaging 10.5ppg, RPG-2 (8.9), FGP: 65.0%, FT: 49.7%. He began his basketball career at Cardinal Gibbons High School and also played at Woodstock Acacemy. He began his NCAA career at Wake Forest in 2019 playing 2 seasons there and 51 games and averaged 7,7ppg and 5,4rpg in his last season. He then played 3 seasons at the University of Cincinnati (NCAA) playing 3 seasons and playing 94 games. He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball.

Thanks Ody for talking to germanhoops.com. Your playing your first season with Dziki Warszawa. What kind of an experience has it been`? What have you enjoyed most about it?

It has been a real learning experience this season. Since coming from the Czech Republic, it has been a bunch of growth for me. I really enjoy how connected the organization is. We have a really large staff and all are always ready to work. It makes the process a lot easier.

How have you learned to embrace the Polish culture and city Warshaw? What has been your nicest moment off the court?

I think the best moments are always after a win. We all go out and enjoy the night. I also enjoy interacting with the polish folk and greeting all.

The team reached the 2026 ENBL final. How exciting have the last days been?

It has been super exciting. Up to now we have been doing our best and it has worked out for us. I hope that we can get the mission accomplished tonight.

How confident are you that you will win the title over Manchester? Could heart be the biggest factor?

Heart is always a factor. Everyone on the club is confident of winning and executing the game plan.

You have had a very solid season in Poland and ENBL. What exactly is your role on the team?

My main focus with the team is to be a defender and always give energy and be a good finisher.

You have been very efficient in your minutes. Is that something you have always had or is it something you learned in the NCAA?

I think that I learned to become more efficient over time. I was a later bloomer and always worked on it. I just take my time and keep working and figuring it all out.

Let´s talk about your game. You’re a 206cm forward. If you had to compare your game to a NBA player who would best fit the description?

I would compare my game to Oscar Tshiebwe. A guy who can defend, finish and grab offensive rebounds.

You’re a player that can score and rebound when needed, but what other strengths does your game incorporate?

I take a lot of pride in setting good screens and getting guys open.

You only took 9 three´s in the last 8 seasons. Is incorporating a three into your game something you may still do as shooting has become more the norm for bigs overseas?

I would love to incorporate a three pointer into my game overseas, but it´s all a journey. First I have to start to find a way to hit my free throws better. I definitely want to expand my outside shooting more as it is more common overseas.

What kind of a defender would you describe yourself right now and what kind of a defender do you still want to become?

I feel like I have disciplinary problems on defense at times. I want to be able to become that defender that can make better reads and pick up on player tendencies better.

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

I working on knocking down free throws better as I have left a lot of points on the board. I want to be able to have that confidence to knock them down.

You played your rookie season with SLUNETA Usti nad Labem (Czech Republic-NBL) averaging 10.5ppg, RPG-2 (8.9), FGP: 65.0%, FT: 49.7%. What do you remember being your wake up call to being a rookie overseas where you knew that you were far away from home?

My wake up call was the first moment that I got there. People were speaking a different language. Also the culture and food was different.

You played a very exciting playoff series against BRNO being up 3-2, but losing 4-3 and losing the last 2 games by a combined score of only 7 points. How tough was losing this series? What do you remember most about it?

That was really a tough series. I think that the most memorable was winning there. We were all confident at that moment that we would reach the next round. We wanted to get mission done, but unfortunately that didn´t happen. I will never forget that hard fought series.

You only played with mega veteran Delvon Johnson for a few months at the end, but how vital was he for the stretch run? Was he like a mentor for you?

He was super important. He had had previous experience on the team and told me many tricks. He is coaching now and keeping guys in line.

You played 2 seasons at Wake Forest and made a big jump in your second season averaging 7,7ppg and 5,4rpg and was the top rebounder on the team. How did your game grow that second season?

It was huge getting starter minutes and being a big focal point of the team. I learned a lot about myself and basketball.

What was it like playing for legend Danny Manning? What could you learn from him best?

Danny was a great coach and guy. I will never forget his vast know how. Anything he ever told me, I kept in mind. I just tried my best to be a piece of what he once was as a player. He weas always level headed and gave me important mental notes about things.

You held your own in a 24 point loss to Duke scoring 14 points. What will you always remember from that game?

I still remember that game. Duke was ranked then and I just tried to anything I could to help my team have a chance to win.

You then played 3 seasons at the University of Cincinnati (NCAA) reaching the NIT Elite 8 twice losing to Utah Valley and Indiana State. What run was tougher to digest?

I think that the Indiana State game was, because it was my last year in school.

You had some exciting games at the University of Cincinnati losing on a buzzer beater to South Florida and helping win one over UCF. What was your fondest moment there?

I think scoring my career high against South Florida was my most memorable game. The ball was rolling and points were dropping. It was great having such an efficient night.

How did head coach Wes Miller groom and prepare you best for a professional career?

He is a great coach and at Charlotte now. I remember him teaching me basics that I hadn´t picked up earlier. He taught me things like positional awareness and things in the post. He also taught me off the court how to carry yourself.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Jamille Reynolds?

We never played, but I would win.

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

Jalen Duren. You knew then that he would play just one season and then go to NBA.

Please name your 5 best teammates of al-time?

My best teammate of all-time is John Newman. He supported me in Weissenfels yesterday watching us beat CSO Voluntari

Please name your personal NBA Mount Rushmore?

Lebron James, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Steph Curry

Who is your GOAT?

Kawhi Leonard

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

Yes they should of. Some things you just leave alone.

Thanks Ody for the chat.

pic credit; Unicaja Malaga

Chase Audige (193-G-1999, college: Northwestern, agency: Octagon Europe) is a 26 year old 193cm guard from Pennsylvania playing his third pro season and first with Unicaja Malaga (ACB) after starting the season with KK Bosna Meridianbet Sarajevo (Bosnia-Division I). Last season he played with Filou Oostende averaging 14.8ppg, 4.1rpg, 3.1apg, SPG-1 (2.2), FGP: 45.5%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 79.3%; in the BCL and in the BNXT League averaged 12.1ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.8apg, SPG-5 (1.8), FGP: 56.0%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 72.8%. He played his rookie season with the Capital City Go-Go (NBA G League) averaging 4.3ppg, 1.9rpg, and also played with the Windy City Bulls (NBA G League) averaging 5.7ppg, 4.5rpg, FGP: 42.9%, 3PT: 42.9%, FT: 50.0%. He began his basketball career at The Hill School and then played a season at the College Of William And Mary and then played 3 seasons at Northwestern University (NCAA) playing 82 games and as a senior averaged 14.1ppg, 3.4rpg, 2.9apg, 2.4spg, FGP: 40.4%, 3PT: 32.5%, FT: 83.2%. He spoke to germanhoops.com before a Basketball Champions league game against Alba Berlin.

Thanks Chase for talking to germanhoops.com. After starting the season with KK Bosna Meridianbet Sarajevo (Bosnia-Division I), you then moved to Unicaja Malaga (Spain-Liga ACB). What of an experience has it been? The ACB is one of the top leagues in Europe. How have you come to terms with the adjustment having played in Belgium and Bosnia?

The overall experience has been a blessing and has challenged me while also allowing me to grow in many different aspects. The adjustment coming from Belgium and Bosnia has been difficult at times especially transferring mid season to a winning and stacked team as Unicaja. I embraced a different role and the standard that Malaga has as an organization.

The team is fighting for a playoff spot and also for a title in the BCL. The team has a lot of experience, but how has your experience having won the double last year in Belgium helped the team having another guy who has winning traits?

I believe that my experience being on a winning team in Belgium and also coming from a successful early season in Bosnia has helped my adjustment a ton. I have been in winning cultures all my career even throughout high school and my last year in college. I understand the sacrifice and team-first environment that has to be prioritized everyday. Oostende was a team that had won 13 straight championships before I even got there. It was very similar in the sense that everyone was on the same page to win and there was also a target on our back every game because of the success the team had earned through the years. Every game mattered and no team we played against was ever overlooked or underestimated. So winning the cup and the championship was almost expected in Oostende, in the same way competing and winning championships is expected here in Malaga.

The team is stacked and your minutes were shaved in half to what you were seeing in Bosnia. How have you come to terms with less minutes and what exactly is your role on the team?

I understood the environment I was coming to before I signed here in Malaga so the cut in minutes and opportunity wasn’t a surprise. Coach Ibon explained the role he wanted me to have was a guy who can be a spark and impact the game through my defense being able to guard 1-3 and switch onto bigger 4s if need be. Also be able to play within his system offensively and understand that every game will be a different person to step up offensively but I just have to stay prepared and ready for when my moments come. It has for sure been an adjustment because I’m coming from teams who signed me and expected me to be the main offensive threat or one of the top options. Coming here has been a much different role and expectation but I know when I get on the court my job is to keep things simple in being the best defender on the court and being efficient as possible in my offensive opportunities with letting the game come to me.

You have always been an outstanding defender, but also a versatile offensive player. Would you
classify yourself as a 2-way player now at this stage of your career?

Yes. I would definitely describe myself as a two way player. I have proved my offensive ability at the pro level through my play in Belgium, team Jamaica, and Bosnia with being expected to lead teams with the ball in my hands. I have been able to lead those teams in winning ways at all those different levels. My role here isn’t to be a main offensive weapon but when opportunities come to self create or create for others through pick n roll or Iso I am capable to do that effectively. However, I will always hang my hat on the defensive end being an elite defender and creating havoc with deflections, steals, and on ball defense.

Justin Cobbs like yourself hasn´t been on the team very long. He is a veteran and has played in top leagues overseas for more than a decade. How is your relationship with him and do you try to pick up certain things on the court from his vast experience?

Justin is a great player and has been a great teammate and friend for me. He along with multiple others on the team have really been open with me and taught me many things to help improve my game and overall life on and off the court. Guys like James Webb III and Augustin Rubit have been instrumental for me navigating, adjusting to the team, style of play, and with many things off the court as well. Kendrick Perry has been awesome since I first got here as well with welcoming me to the team and lifestyle and always being a great resource and someone who I can always lean on. Chris Duarte as well has been a great sparring partner in practices with helping each other get better through live play and always trying to help fine tune each other’s games and smack talk.

In January you were the hero in a 76-70 win over Valencia scoring 20 points. Despite your mom dying 2 days before, you played that game. What were you feeling inside when the buzzer sounded?

That game and those couple days were very intense for me and there were so many feelings that I really can’t even put into words.. It was and still is very tough on me everyday having to live with the struggles of losing both of my parents so abruptly. Honestly, basketball was the last thing on my mind that day and as I stated in my interview after that game I give all praise and glory to the Lord Jesus Christ for keeping me and my family strong through these very tough times. There’s not a day or hour that goes by that I don’t think about my parents and I’m grateful to the team and teammates I have here in Malaga who have supported me.

You began the season with KK Bosna Meridianbet Sarajevo (Bosnia-Division I). You had really strong gamesin the Fiba Europe Cup. What positives could you take with you for your time there?

Bosna was a great opportunity for me and I’m super glad for their success that they have had even after I left with them making the top 8 in ABA league and also the playoffs in FIBA Europe Cup.Bosna allowed me to showcase my ability on a great stage while being able to play winning basketball. I have a lot of respect for the culture and love of basketball the people in Bosnia and the Balkan area have and I wish them good health and many more wins until the end of the season.

Last season you played with Filou Oostende (Belgium-Pro Basketball League) averaging 10.6ppg, 1.6rpg, SPG-3 (1.5), FGP: 53.3%, 3PT: 30.4%, FT: 87.8%; and in the Basketball Champions League averaged 14.8ppg, 4.1rpg, 3.1apg, SPG-1 (2.2), FGP: 45.5%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 79.3%; and in the BNXT League averaged 12.1ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.8apg, SPG-5 (1.8), FGP: 56.0%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 72.8%. What do you remember being your wake up call to being overseas for the first time where you knew that you were far away from home?

I came to Belgium with a mission to prove myself as a player and professional. I didn’t even know where Belgium was on the map before I came over to Europe. But I am extremely grateful for the opportunity Ooostende gave me to showcase my overall abilities in Champions League and being able to win the Belgium League as well. I know the type of player I am and the potential player that I can become. My wake up call was the moment I landed in Belgium on August 5th 2024 and it was time to hoop and get better.

In Belgium you won the double. What do you remember being so special about that team?

The team and coaching staff never underestimated any opponent no matter what team we played. There was a humble dominance there in Oostende because there was no cockiness from the past years of championships. Every game was important and we came to work everyday from the start of preseason to the final championship game. Preseason we were running miles in the woods at 6 am multiple times a week and had two practices a day for the entire season. We definitely earned those championships from the work the whole team put in everyday.

After playing NBA Summer League with the Chicago Bulls in 2023, you then played your rookie season with the Capital City Go-Go (NBA G League) averaging 4.3ppg, 1.9rpg, and played also at Windy City Bulls (NBA G League) averaging 5.7ppg, 4.5rpg, FGP: 42.9%, 3PT: 42.9%, FT: 50.0%. How tough was your rookie season. What did you learn about that first pro experience?

My rookie year was a learning experience and adjustment coming from college for sure. I had to learn what it means to be a pro and what it takes to become a player of value on whatever team I was on. I had to develop a routine on and off the court that allowed me the best success. I had a lot of ups and downs my first year mentalland physically. Multiple game stretches with DNPs and also good moments like great summer league games and G league performances. I also learned so much from my training camp experience with the wizards and having guys like Anthony Gill and Taj Gibson take me under their wing and help me through trying to navigate the NBA atmosphere. Also a lot of growth and learning from guarding guys like Jordan Poole, Tyus Jones, and Kyle Kuzma everyday and trying to prove myself and earn value through my abilities.

How tough is it in general to be able to show your game and be spotted in the G-League when every is playing to be noticed? You had some really good teammates with Buter, Diallo, Dotson and Baldwin. What was your focus that season with your game development?

It is very tough and it takes a lot of mental determination and patience. Also you must develop a dog mentality to be
able to really lock in on what you have to do to find a niche and show yourself to be the most valuable to your G league team and whatever NBA teams are watching. Some of those guys you mentioned really lead the way with showing how you earn NBA opportunities and the way you need to carry yourself on and off the court to put yourself in the best position. I’m still very great friends with Devon Dotson and while I was in DC me and Jared Butler spent a good amount of time together either going to church, talking about our faith or just locker room talk and banter. My focus was to get better in every way possible and learn the NBA game and what it takes to be on a roster. A lot of the success in the G league depends on situation and opportunity but I am grateful for what my first year there taught me.

You were teammates for a short time at Windy City with NBA veteran Derreck Favors. What was it like being teammates with him? Did he tell any meaningful NBA stories?

Derrick Favors was an amazing guy and teammate to me. He was a quiet presence when I got to the team but had so much knowledge to give whenever you talked to him. He was the locker next to me so we talked a good amount about a lot of basketball related things. It was very interesting hearing his perspective of his career being a number 3 pick the draft to having a 13 year NBA career. He told me the things he focused on every season to be able to bring value and sign multiple contracts and also about his stories of playing against guys like Kobe.

You began your NCAA career at College of William & Mary (NCAA) averaging 9.6ppg, 4.1rpg, 2.4apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 55.2%, 3PT: 37.1%, FT: 67.7% What kind of an experience was that season? You had some memorable games against Drexel, Towson and St Joseph´s. What was your fondest moment there?

My fondest moments at W&M was definitely hanging out with teammates and the games my mom came to which were the St. Josephs game where I had 20 for the first time in College and the Drexel game where I had my first double double

You played 3 seasons at Northwestern University (NCAA) averaging 12.3ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.8apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 45.3%, 3PT: 33.9%, FT: 54.4%, 9.8ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.9apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 40.1%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 71.7% and 14.1ppg, 3.4rpg, 2.9apg, 2.4spg, FGP: 40.4%, 3PT: 32.5%, FT: 83.2%. You reached March Madness in 2023. You had great games against Boise State and UCLA. What will you always remember most from that experience?

My best memories from Northwestern was how we built the team from being the last in the big ten my first year to finishing second in the big ten my last year (first was Purdue who was Number 1 in the country). That last year I had there was the best year in school history with beating #1 Purdue at home and having the court stormed and making it to the tournament and losing a very tough game against UCLA. The relationships and people I met there are very special to me and some will be lifelong connections. There too much to name from what I will remember from my experience but I am extremely grateful for Northwestern and super proud to be a Northwestern Alumni. Go Cats!

How did head coach Chris Collins groom and prepare you for a professional career?

Coach Collins helped me with giving me the freedom to learn and make mistakes. He held me
accountable and allowed me to grow as a player and person through hard times and see it through to get to the great moments we had as a team. Very grateful for Coach Collins and his whole staff for the way they took me in and believed in me.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Boo Buie?

We honestly didn’t play one on one that much during our time there. We both are super competitive and have a massive chip on our shoulder as players because we both have been overlooked many times and I feel like that´s what made us a great backcourt. Boo is a great friend and he is my brother for life. He has a great family and support as well that I have a ton of respect and love for. But I would definitely win in 1 on 1 for sure lol. If you ask him though he would probably take himself in that battle but I wouldn’t expect it to be any different because we both feel like we can and should beat anyone in 1 on 1.

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

Too many to name one honestly. A lot of really good players I have matched up with like the Murray twins, Jaime Jacquez, Aaron Wiggins, Jaden Ivey, Ayo Dosumnu. I played with guys like Pat Spencer, Pete Nance, Brooks Barnhizer. There are many that played in the big ten that are having great NBA careers and also played with and against many great players who are having awesome European careers as well.

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Lol I don’t think I can do that I’ve had way too many talented dudes to only name 5

Who is your GOAT?

Kobe Bryant

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

No I haven’t seen it

Thanks Chase for the chat.

Guys that had to pay their dues in JUCO is nothing new, but only little make it overseas. Those that do make it overseas often have a very steep climb going from lower leagues up to higher leagues. For a walking bucket like Jon’il Fugett (183-PG-1999, college: UCCS, agency: BIG), it hasn´t been any different. However after a tough rookie season where he played in 2 countries for 3 organizations, he actually had some fortune last season which has lessened his grind. He joined the EWE Baskets Oldenburg organization where he had a great season with their farm team helping them move up to the Pro B while practicing daily with the easyCredit BBL team as well as getting BBL experience. That Rickey Paulding is a legend in Oldenburg is no secret. The Missouri native played 15 seasons in Oldenburg leading them to 2 titles and was the leagues identity figure for more than a decade. A monument was constructed outside the EWE Baskets arena just for him. This season Jon´il has received the luxury of having another walking bucket with ex NBA player Chris Clemons as a teammate that he can go head to head every day. Fugett is on his way of making the next step in his basketball career simply having the right motivation with observing that Paulding statue and soaking up as much as possible from Clemons. “Ricky Paulding was a very special player and like most people do with special players they use them as motivation. I’m no different. I want to make a difference over here in Europe just like he did. Chris is extremely talented and is similar to my height and build so I would say that I am learning a lot from him. I guard him everyday in practice and that is the best way to learn what I need to from him is to be in the action”, stressed Jon’il Fugett.

Jon’il Fugett who lists guys like Zion Williamson, Jalen Green, and A.J Green as the toughest players that he has ever faced in his life on the court was born on November 28, 1999 in Denver Colorado. He began his basketball career at George Washington high school and then played a season at Butler Community College averaging 7.6ppg, 3.2rpg, 3.0apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 40.1%, 3PT: 26.9%, FT: 62.7%. 99%. Of all guys I have interviewed have always stated that the grind in JUCO was tough, but one that players wouldn´t have traded the world for. “I will have to say the same thing about my JUCO experience. It taught me a lot and it got me prepared for not only basketball but life in general”, said Jon’il Fugett. His JUCO time was rewarded in that he next played 2 seasons with West Texas A&M University (NCAA2) averaging 10.0ppg, 3.4rpg, 3.0apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 44.2%, 3PT: 36.8%, FT: 71.4% and 12.9ppg, 4.0rpg, 2.3apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 43.4%, 3PT: 35.3%, FT: 77.3%. He won 2 LSC titles. Was one title sweeter than the other? “That’s a really tough question. I’m not sure which title I liked more. I will say that the second ring looked a lot better than the first one though”, smiled Jon’il Fugett. He played a total of 55 games there and scored in double figures in 34 games. He reached the NCAA 2 final in 2021 losing to NW Missouri, but won a 87-86 thriller in the semi-final against LMU where he had a solid 14/4/3 game. That was one of his favorite wins there. “That comeback win was super exciting to watch and my roommate Zach Toussaint came through with the buzzer beater in the end to seal the deal. That was a real crazy ending”, remembered Jon’il Fugett.

The explosive scorer who lists Calvin Fugett (Brother), Jervay Green (cousin), Bodie Hume, Qua Grant, and Lijah Commithieras his 5 best teammates of all-time continued his college career with the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (NCAA2) averaging 13.8ppg, 4.0rpg, 3.6apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 45.7%, 3PT: 44.1%, FT: 75.0% and 15.3ppg, 4.9rpg, 3.8apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 44.6%, 3PT: 42.4%, FT: 74.6%. He made further steps in his game there as he had a lot bigger role there than at West Texas. “I think the biggest difference in my game from West Texas to UCCS was my role. With West Texas I was more of a role player who had to share the light, but with UCCS it was more of my team and I had to take control more often”, commented Jon’il Fugett. He had many great games at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs including 28 points against ASU, but there was one memory that really stood out for him. “I am really one that appreciates the post season so my best memory goes to winning the first playoff game for that school in a while. They were in a bit of a drought and I was happy to come through and be able to shift the culture a little”, said Jon’il Fugett. He scored in double figures in 45 of 59 games and had a few 30 + games and is blessed that he received the freedom to play his game from head coach Jeff Culver. “Coach Culver served as a great advisor for me when it was time to get my professional career started as well as getting me prepared mentally to be a professional”, expressed Jon’il Fugett who remembers beating teammate Beni Fungula in 1-1 battles.

The walking bucket who lists LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant on his personal NBA Mount Rushmore came overseas in 2023 and had a whirlwind of a season playing with BC Spartak Pleven (Bulgaria-NBL) averaging 12.8ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.8apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 41.7%, 3FGP: 58.3%, FT: 93.8%, in Jan.’24 moved to KK Pelister Sport Bitola (North Macedonia-Prva Liga) averaging 4.5ppg, 1.0rpg, 1.0apg, 1.0spg, in Feb.’24 signed at KK Vardar Skopje (North Macedonia-Prva Liga) averaging 13.7ppg, 3.0rpg, 4.4apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 50.7%, 3PT: 29.9%, FT: 65.5%. He was introduced to 2 new cultures, new coaches and teammates not to mention witnessing the day to day life off the court. It is only logical that he was confronted with a wake up call where he knew instantly that he was far away from home. “My biggest wake up call was getting used to the accent of the coaches. I struggled a lot my whole rookie year to communicate effectively and I just remembered having to focus on that aspect moving forward”, added Jon’il Fugett. In Bulgaria he was teammates a few months with ex UConn and NBA player Rodney Purvis. He was more than blessed for having a veteran like that as a teammate right away. “Rod was a really good dude. He helped me a bunch and we still keep in touch periodically to this day. I am really thankful for guys like that. Helped me figure out my way my rookie year”, stated Jon’il Fugett. He finished with 2 teams in North Macedonia and played well with Vardar. “My rookie season was a wild experience but I feel like I learned a lot in terms of different coaching styles and play styles through out different countries”, stressed Jon’il Fugett.

The Colorado native who lists Lebron James as his GOAT then joined TSG Westerstede (Germany-Regionalliga) in his second pro season averaging (23.3), 4.9rpg, 4.9apg, 2.0spg, FGP: 56.3%, 3PT: 42.6%, FT: 69.0% and also played 3 easyCredit BBL games. He helped TSG Westerstede win the chip beating Braunschweig the farm team of the BBL team run by Dennis Schroeder and then beat Stade in the final. “I think the most special thing about that season was how we always stayed composed and confident even after our loses. We always felt like we were the best team in the league and that contributed to our success”, remembered Jon’il Fugett. He scored in double figures in 21 of 23 games and scored 20 points or more 15 times and 30 points or more 7 times including 41 points against Aaschersleben and 39 points against Bargteheide. He couldn´t be more happy about having found the EWE Baskets. “I feel really good that I found Baskets. I was really getting a little discouraged with the overseas basketball idea. Oldenburg really gave me some stability and allowed me to gain some comfortability. What I enjoy most about this organization is the fans and the passion that everybody has to the program. It creates an atmosphere that has allowed me to build and grow my game”, said Jon’il Fugett. He wouldn´t be the same player that he is now without having the BBL double license that gives him so many added opportunities to help his game. “The double license is one of the main reasons why I decided to join the club. I wanted an opportunity to be around veterans who have been overseas and gain knowledge from them. I have seen my game grow a good amount in the short amount of time I have been a part of this organization”, stated Jon’il Fugett. This season Pro B team had a real refreshing regular season finishing with a 16-10 record after moving up from the Regionalliga. It has a good mix of experience with Fungulla, Galler and Harms and youth with Schroeder and Kohlhoff. “I think the most important thing about the team is that we all enjoy each other which allows us to compliment one another. I feel like the best teams work when everyone is bought into their roles and we all are chasing one goal. I think we have everything we need in terms of young talent and experience to make a deep playoff run in Pro B”, warned Jon’il Fugett. He has certain goals this season as a Pro B player and BBL player. “At this stage of my career I am looking to gain as much knowledge as I can with different reads and go to plays for overseas ball. There is a bit of a difference between hoops in the US and hoops out in Europe so I’m trying to use any opportunity I can to learn from proven vets and take what I can into my own game”, warned Jon’il Fugett. This season he has played 5 BBL games and continues to tear up the Pro B currently averaging 23,3ppg, 4,4rpg, 6,0apg and 1,9 spg. It will be interesting to see how he and his team fair in the playoffs. The first opponent is FC Bayern basketball packed with a lot of youth talent. He is definitely a player with a massive chip on his shoulder as a ex JUCO player. He has won titles and is a walking bucket. The only way is up the basketball ladder for him.