David Wren (190-G) is a 190cm guard from Michigan that is looking to start his pro career overseas. He began his basketball career at Hurun High School. He then played his freshman season with Schoolcraft College (JUCO) averaging 11.3ppg, 5.5rpg, 3.1apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 56.0%, 3PT: 42.4%, FT: 60.6%. He then played 3 seasons at Lake Superior State University (NCAA2) playing a total of 72 games. He averaged 13.0ppg, 3.8rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 47.4%, 3PT: 37.8%, FT: 69.7%, 8.3ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 43.6%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 81.0% and as a senior averaged 9.1ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.5apg, FGP: 41.9%, 3PT: 35.9%, FT: 83.2%. He is taking part at the Howard Hoops Pro Combine in Italy. He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball.

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

I am currently in my hometown in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti, Michigan area and the basketball life is steady at the moment and treating me well. I train daily and recently returned from an event in Vegas.

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 am very excited, two of my favorite things to do are travel and hoop. So I am excited to have the opportunity to do that and show my skills.

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

I found out about him through talking to Mirko Virijevic who is with dagger basket agency.

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

I am very thankful to have found him, I have not known him long but it’s a good feeling having a contact who has the experience and is reputable.

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 honesty and willingness to help people who are the underdog.

What do you know in general about overseas basketball? Have you had friends or former opponents play overseas?

I know that circumstances are different depending on what country and league you compete in, I don’t have people I know that play or have played overseas and I have received a lot of insight.

Your coming from the NCAA 2 and seeking a pro job. There have been many guys from D-2 get jobs overseas. How confident are you that you have the game to play overseas?

I am very confident in my abilities. I have competed with and against guys who have played professionally as well as got feedback so just looking for the right opportunity.

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?

The closest comparison usually is someone like Bradley Beal. Being someone who can score in different ways, create for teammates, and can be a primary defender

Talk a bit about your strengths on the court. What kind of an offensive player are you? You fill the stat sheet nicely

I am a scorer mainly, can do so at all 3 levels. But I also like to facilitate and try to set my teammates up for open baskets whether it be passing, drive and kick or setting screens. I like to crash the boards as well I take pride in rebounding as a guard.

You have been kind of a up and down shooter. How would you describe the present form of your three in it’s development?

I am confident and been more consisted as of recently. I had a hand injury two seasons ago which made me lose some confidence and consistency, but I feel as if I have gained that back and just want to continue to work at being consistent on a daily basis.

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

I would say my athleticism and speed

What kind of a defender are you now and what kind of defender do you want to become?

Right now I am some who can be a primary defender and try to use my length and athleticism. I want to work towards being someone who can pick up full court with intensity all game.

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

What I am mostly working on is shooting staying consistent there is a priority. On top of making reads and working on footwork.

You began at Schoolcraft College (JUCO) averaging 11.3ppg, 5.5rpg, 3.1apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 56.0%, 3PT: 42.4%, FT: 60.6%. Most guys that I have spoken to have said that JUCO was tough, but an experience they would do again. How was it for you?

JUCO is definitely tough, the fact that I could live at home was a plus. But most jucos do not have the funding as some of the big universities so there are not as many benefits. On top of that everyone is competing to try to get to a bigger school with a bigger scholarship so it was competitive. But it was a good experience.

How vital was head coach Corey Mckendry in your early basketball development? How did he guide you on the right path?

It was vital because he was just starting out as a head coach as well so it was a learning experience for both of us adapting to new team’s season to season.

You then played at Lake Superior State University (NCAA2) playing 3 seasons and 72 games. You averaged 13.0ppg, 3.8rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 47.4%, 3PT: 37.8%, FT: 69.7%, 8.3ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 43.6%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 81.0% and 9.1ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.5apg, FGP: 41.9%, 3PT: 35.9%, FT: 83.2%. How did your game grow further here?

My game grew further mainly because I was at a higher level and had to have an improved understanding of the game. Being with a new team and new coach there were adjustments to be made in a few different ways. Things like the schedule, and overall culture of the team.

You had many great games there, but where do you rank your 18 points and 12/12 at the FT line rate in the 78-72 win over Ferris State?

I rank that probably top 5 because I personally had one of my best free throw shooting games, on top of that is was a big rivalry. We handed them of their only home loss of the season.

How did head coach Steve Hettinga groom and prepare you best for a professional career?

He helped by teaching me the European style of the game and adapting it to go hand in hand with my play style, as well as emphasizes adapting to different culture.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Andy Soma?
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I’m winning that matchup every time.

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

The most recent one I can think of would be Jay Scrubb

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Marshal White, Eric Davis, Tyson Edmonson, Jalen Thompson, Xavier Chocran.

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

Lebron, MJ, Kobe, Shaq

Who is your GOAT and why?

My Goat is LeBron James because I’m my opinion he is the best all around player ever, he has been dominant for the longest and he strives on and off the court.

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

Yes I saw it although I enjoyed it, it could never be as good as the first one.

Thanks David for the chat.

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