Shawn Scott (185-G-1996, college: SW Christian) is a 27 year old 185cm guard playing his third professional season and first with BG Hagen. Last season he split time with TVO Biggesee / TV Jahn Lindhorst (Germany-Regionalliga) averaging 31.2ppg, 10.4rpg, 6.1apg, 3.6spg, 2FGP: 56.2%, 3FGP: 30.4%, FT: 77.6%, in Jan.’23 moved to BG 2000 Berlin (Germany-Regionalliga) averaging 14.2ppg, 8.1rpg, 4.6apg, 2.4spg, FGP: 53.5%, 3PT: 14.3%, FT: 64.4%. he began his career at Jenks High School and then played 3 seasons at Southwestern Christian University. He teams up with germanhoops.com every week to talk basketball.

Congrats on the big 101-82 win over Munster. The offense machine just keeps rolling. How much fun is this season so far you personally?

Thank you. It was a tough one in the first half but we finally got it going in the second half to finish the job. This season for me couldn’t have gone any better to start. I feel like my old self and free and I think that’s what I was missing before coming here.

BG Hagen did many things well, but was the shooting percentage from the near distance the biggest strength on the day?

I would say that for sure along with our defense in the second half. We have many guys that are able to get to the basket against the best defenses and we all do a great job of sharing the ball and getting everyone involved.

Jaro Abrams had a big game with 17 points. What have you learned to appreciate most about his game?

Jaro is an elusive force going downhill and loves to run the floor and it’s the point guards job to reward him for that. He also is a beast on defense and was able to turn that into offense so it’s really good to have him as an addition to the team.

The team is 5-0. What has been the secret to the success. Can a team peak too early on offense?

I think the coaches are doing a great job on preparing us for every game and making sure we don’t get comfortable even though we’re winning. They stay on us 24/7 and we never take days off and it’s showing right now. I believe teams can peak early but I think we will be able to score these high numbers every game because we are physically ready to run non stop for 40 minutes. We have many weapons inside and out.

Your putting up crazy Lebron like stats with 28/7/7. You already put up these kind of stats last season. You’re shooting better from the close range?

I would say I’ve always been pretty efficient in general especially from close range but I’ve been working all off season to perfect what I’m already good at and also my weaknesses but I still have more work to do. I try to always do a bit of everything and so far it’s been working.

You had 10 turnovers your first game and only 8 in the last 4 games. You seemed to have calmed down. Has it all been a matter of getting to know your teammates better on the court?

The 10 turnovers the first game was all on me and I don’t put any blame on anyone but myself. I guess you could say it was first game nervousness but I told myself never again will I have that many so I definitely tried to be less careless with the ball.

You have only taken 6 three´s in 5 games. Is this something that may increase with time?

Definitely. This is what I tried to strengthen a lot in the off season but right now I’m getting to the basket with no issues so I’m not forcing the threes if I don’t have to. And my mid range has been very good this season which helps a lot but I’m already expecting teams to adjust and I’ll be prepared for it.

You next play Grevenbroich who are 3-1. What will be key to remaining undefeated?

Just to not get comfortable and let our guard down. We have to continue to be a forces of nature on defense and everything will fall in place with that. We know that we will score enough points to win but it’s defense that’s going to keep us undefeated. The coaches instill this into us every practice so we’re always prepared.

How do rate the Jrue Holiday trade for the Boston Celtics?

I think Jrue is a great addition to the Celtics after Marcus Smart was traded. Maybe with that, Boston can get the job done but I like Smart to the Grizzlies as well and excited to watch that team play.

Thanks Shawn for the chat.