Quentin Pryor is a 29 year old 193cm shooting guard/small forward from Eupora, Mississippi That recently completed his first season for  ECE Bulls Kapfenberg (Austria-A Bundesliga) playing 38 games: 10.9ppg, 3.6rpg, 3.1apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 50.7%, 3PT: 34.0%, FT: 75.4%. He started his college basketball career at Jackson State, before finishing at Morehead State from 2005-2007. In his senior year, he played 30 games averaging11.4ppg, 4.6rpg, 2.1apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 46.3%, 3Pts: 36.8%, FT: 71.7%. In 2007, he started his professional basketball career in Germany with FC Schalke 04 playing 29 games and averaging 15.1ppg, 4.3rpg, 2.2apg, Steals-1(2.5spg), FGP: 55.8%, 3PT: 37.4%, FT: 75.2%. He played for Phoenix Hagen from 2008-2011 and in the 2008-2009 season, he played 30 games averaging 14.7ppg, 3.8rpg, 3.0apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 60.5%, 3PT: 30.3%, FT: 75.2. In 2009-2010 he played 33 games: 8.8ppg, 3.1rpg, 1.4apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 40.9%, 3PT: 39.3%, FT: 72.9%. In 2010-2011, he played 33 games averaging 11,3ppg, 3,5rpg, 2,2apg and 1,5spg. Two seasons ago he played for WBC Raiffeisen Wels (Austria-A Bundesliga) playing 31 games: 14.2ppg, 4.0rpg, 3.7apg, Steals-4(1.9spg), FGP: 52.2%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 72.7%. He will start a new adventure with GasTerra Flames Groningen (Holland-Eredivisie) this season. He talked about his new team and the amazing upset of Germany against France at Eurobasket 2013.

Quentin thanks for talking to German Hoops again. How was your summer? What was the nicest experience you had this summer at home?

My summer was nice. I worked out a lot and played in a tourney with some of my college teammates. The best summer experience for me was getting to see my son go to school on the first day.

After two years in Austria, now you start a new chapter in your basketball life in Holland with GasTerra Flames Groningen. Does it seem like an eternity since you played in the Beko BBL? Does basketball time fly for you at age 29?

Its kind of a two way street. Sometimes when I think back it seems so long ago. Now I am the one giving pointers instead of just taking them. Times has flew by!!!

What were the main reasons for going to GasTerra Flames Groningen?

I heard all great things about the organization. They want to win the championship which is always a goal for me. The team is competing in Eurochallenge which will be my first time in a Euro tourney.

The club has a successful history. With the core of guys coming in, what are the goals of the team this season?

The main goal is winning championships in the Dutch League. The second is to make the top 2 of our group in Eurochallenge.

The team has four Americans including an ex Beko BBL player with Jason Dourisseau. What has he told you from his time in Ludwigsburg?

He has talked a little about the organization and the teams he played on while he was there. We haven’t talked a whole lot yet about his time there.

With Cashmere Wright you have a talented rookie that played at Cincinnati(NCAA). What has been your impression of him and who does he remind you of on the floor?

Cash will be a great player in Europe once he learns everything. He is very quick and shifty. His game is lot like Raymond Felton’s. He can shoot it and he has a good floater.

After playing in Hagen and Austria, how do you like living by the sea in Groningen? What do you like most about the city?

Groningen is nice. It is the most lively place I’ve played at. It is 2 colleges and everyone speaks English which makes the transition very easy.

You watched the first game of the 2013 Eurochampionships Germany against France. Did you give Germany any chance before the start to win this game?

I thought that they it would be a very tough game for the Germans with them being young.

Where would you rate this win for Germany against France. Two years ago Germany lost by 10 points to France with Dirk Nowitzki and Chris Kaman?

I think it is big for their confidence. France is supposedly the top team in their group. To take out the toughest team first is big.

How surprised were you that Germany were able to control the game for the most part. What were the main reasons that a bunch of young guys were able to keep NBA stars in check?

I was surprised a little. The Germans were aggressive and attacked the whole game. I think the French overlooked them due to their experience.

It has been no secret that Lucca Staiger can shoot the basketball, but did his crazy shot at the end look like a second Heiko Schaffartzik? Lol

He is known as a shooter so he is always capable of taking and making those shots.

France is very confident and have challenged Spain by saying that they want to win the gold. Will this set back hurt France or could it be a good eye opener for them?

I think it should wake them up. They should know that teams are not going lay down because you have a few NBA guys.

Which young German player impressed you the most? Perhaps UCONN forward Nils Giffey who as a freshman won a national title with Kemba Walker?

Giffey played a good game but I think Benzing played great. He knocked big shots and drew a couple offensive fouls. He looked confident out there.

You played against guys like Tibor Pleiss, Maik Zirbes, Heiko Schaffartzik, Robin Benzing, Per Guenther and many more when you were with Phoenix Hagen. What current German player always gave you the most problems on the floor?

I would have to say Robin. He was match-up problem because of his size and playing on the wing. He could shoot it or post you.

Will you try to keep following the German team on TV when you have time and what do you see them accomplishing in this tournament?

Of course when I have time I will watch the games. With the win over France they should make it to the knockout round.

How much confidence will this win give Germany? Could this propel a young team like Germany to new heights?

It should let them know that they can be the top team in their group if they come to play every game. It could help or hurt them depending on how they use it. They are a team on the rise.

What was the last DVD movie that you saw?

I watched Temptation a Tyler Perry Movie.

Thanks Q for the chat