Kirvaris Myricks (183-PG-1994) is a 183cm guard from Indiana chasing the pro dream overseas. He has professional experience in Canada, Mexico and ABA. He began his basketball career at Merriville high school and then played 3 seasons at Oxnard College (JUCO). He also played at La Sierra University. He finished at the University of LA college of Divinty. He is taking part at the Howard Hoops Pro Combine in Milan, Italy and spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball.

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

I am located in Ventura, California and basketball has been a pure blessing I’m blessed to play this game.

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 hoping to showcase my talents in front of GMs and coaches it will be a great experience.

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

I found it online.

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

I’m very thankful for Ron opening doors and providing me with this once in a lifetime opportunity.

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

His patience and attention to detail is very professional

You have had professional experience in Canada, Mexico and ABA in the last few years. How has the professional grind been for you? What have been the toughest things that you have dealed with?

It’s been a solid experience and it has exposed my character in good way. It has made me eager to learn and become the best player I can possibly be as well as learn the business side of basketball. The toughest thing is being away from my family and friends

You have put up very consistent stats in different pro leagues. What do you believe have teams appreciated the most about your game?

My work ethic and my willingness to help the team win ball games and I make my teammates better.

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?

A two way play making shot creator.

Talk a little about your game. What are your main strengths? You fill the stat sheet like Russel Westbrook. How big is versatility in your game?

My main strength honestly is that I give it my all whether it’s a workout a shoot around, watching film, I’m obsessed with the process plus I’m super fast so I guess that helps as well, but my IQ has took a huge leap in recent years.

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

I believe my rebounding. I get a lot rebounds for a guard and sometimes that can get overlooked but I’m usually on triple double watch if you pay attention.

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

3 point shooting and decision making in pick and roll. It’s been a huge emphasis on those two things because that is will keep you a job as a professional in this current era of basketball.

You played JUCO for Oxnard College. I have interviewed 100’s 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?

JUCO was everything for me. It gave me all I needed which was an opportunity once I got my shot I maximized it.

Your game really took off in your last season where you averaged 16.3ppg, 4.7rpg, 4.8apg, 3.0spg, FGP: 51.7%, 3PT: 37.7%, FT: 67.2%. How did your game grow that season?

Thousands on thousands of reps. I took the weight room serious I did a lot of long distance running started eating more veggies and fruit and even more so I locked in on my grades which also helped me lock in on the court.

You also played at the University of Los Angeles College of Divinty. How was your experience there? You put up very consistent stats in your 2 years there.

It was one of the most greatest experiences of my life. I won an national championship there. It’s an experience I’ll never forget.

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

I would have to say between Mike James and James Ennis. The physicality was just different along with the skill level made it really fun to compete against those guys.

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

My entire ULA team.

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

Allen Iverson, Magic Johnson, MJ , lebron , Kyrie

Who is your GOAT and why?

God is my GOAT because he’s brought me through more situations as a winner than I could ever begin to imagine.

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

Lol no I didn’t see it. I haven’t been watching a lot of TV lately.

Thanks Kirvaris for the chat.

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