Jacob Watts-Jenkins (195-PG-1995, college: Huston-Tillotson) is a 27 year old 195cm guard that is taking part at 2023 Howard Hoops Combine in Italy. He has minimal pro experience having played at the Eurobasket Summer League in Indianapolis. He got sufficient experience playing at 4 schools at Kalamazoo Valley Community College (JUCO), Kennedy-King College (JUCO), Midland University (NAIA), and Huston-Tillotson University (NAIA). He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball.

Thanks Jacob for talking to germanhoops.com. Where are you at the moment and how is basketball life treating you at the moment?

I am currently living in Orlando, Florida, the basketball life is treating me as good as it can.

You will be taking part at the Howard Hoops Pro Combine in Italy. How excited are you to come overseas and show your skills?

I’m very excited to come overseas and showcase my talents I believe it is my best opportunity to get a contract somewhere.

How did you find the contact to Ron Howard? Was it more through guys you know of finding information online?

I was referred to him by a friend, found him on and instagram and eventually connected on WhatsApp

How thankful are you of having found Ron Howard? He has been helping guys get jobs overseas for a decade.

I’m thankful God has given me the opportunity to meet him.

What have you appreciated most about him? He is a guy that lives and breathes basketball and wants to give the underdog a shot:

I appreciate his availability and how fast he responsed to any questions or concerns, he shows good character every time we have talked or exchanged messages.

You have a unique story in that your 27 years old and only have Eurobasket summer league experience. I guess it’s safe to say that you have believed in yourself since the start. How tough has the pro grind been for you over the years?

Definitely believe in myself, the grind has lived up to its name it’s a daily routine to try to perfect your craft.

The odds are very slim for a guy like you your age to come overseas. What has kept you going on and on over the years?

Belief in God and myself and also motivation from my family.

You have little pro experience playing with Team Amsterdam (Eurobasket Summer League in Indianapolis, starting five): 3 games: 8.3ppg, 4.3rpg, 3.0apg, 1.0spg, 2PT: 63.2%, 3PT: 57.1%, FT: 20.0%How was that for you? I can imagine you were battling guys all day long with the same ambition like you.

Yes, it was good competition and I also had teammates that played pretty well also.

Let’s talk a big about your game. If you had to describe your game to an NBA player who would best fit the description?

If I had to describe myself as an NBA player I would say I’m like Will Barton or Mikal Bridges

You are a volume scorer but also can facilitate and are a versatile defender. Is shooting your biggest strength?

I believe shooting is one of my greatest strengths but I also like to be a playmaker as well.

What is a hidden strength in your game that isn’t noticed right away on the court?

I would say my IQ because it’s not something that is tangible.

On what area’s of your game are you working on most at the moment so you can continue to grow as a player?

Working on being a complete player and being able to run a team.

You played a total of 39 games at 4 schools. The grind wasn’t easy. Why do you think didn’t yu have more important roles for any of the schools?

I had a lot of inconsistency with my play which led to inconsistency in my minutes and it difficult once you get in those holes.

You played JUCO for 2 schools at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kennedy-King College. I have interview 100’2 of guys that played JUCO and each guy said it was a very tough journey, but one that helped their development. How was it for you?

It was a great experience have lifetime friends from both schools.

You also played at 2 NAIA schools at Midland University and Huston-Tillotson University. You never averaged more than 2,0ppg at either school. What did you learn as a player on and off the court about yourself?

I can withstand anything that comes my way in life.

What was your fondest moment in JUCO and NAIA play?

Being a teammate and lifting guys up all times.

Who was the toughest player you ever faced in your life that reached the NBA?

Demetrius Jackson, Devin Cannady and Blake Wesley.

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Romeo Smith, Shamari Denson, Tevis Robinson, Terry Davis, Bryant Givens

What is your personal NBA Mount Rushmore of past or present heads?

Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Magic Johnson

Who is your GOAT and why?

Michael Jordan, he’s a blueprint of hard work and talent

Did you see the sequel of the classic Coming To America? Shouldn’t they have left it alone?

I never saw so absolutely believe they should have left it alone.

Thanks Jacob for the chat

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