DJ Woodmore (190-SG-1992, college: VWU) is a 31 year old 190cm point guard that is playing his ninth professional season and 7th with the Ahorn Camp Bis Baskets Speyer. Last season with Speyer he averaged 16.3ppg, 5.3rpg, 3.1apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 52.0%, 3PT: 36.5%, FT: 86.6% and the season before 15.5ppg, 6.3rpg, 3.0apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 55.8%, 3PT: 43.3%, FT: 81.0%. In the 2020-2021 season with the EPG Baskets Koblenz he averaged 13,3ppg, 6,0rpg, 4,3apf and 1,3spg. In 2019-2020 with the Morgenstern BIS Basket Speyer (Germany-ProB) he played 21 games averaging 15.1ppg, 4.4rpg, 2.3apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 60.0%, 3PT-2 (50.0%), FT: 87.3%. In 2018-2019 13.8ppg, 4.5rpg, 2.8apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 60.2%, 3PT: 36.5%, FT: 71.6%. In his first two seasons with Speyer he averaged 14.5ppg, 5.2rpg, 2.3apg, FGP: 44.6%, 3PT: 40.1%, FT: 72.1% and 17.5ppg, 7.0rpg, 3.4apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 47.5%, 3PT: 33.0%, FT: 76.4%. he played at Virginia Wesleyan College (NCAA3): from 2010-2014 and as a senior played 31 games averaging 20.1ppg, 5.9rpg, 2.4apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 50.3% (219/435), 3Pts: 46.0% (91/198), FT: 76.9% (93/121). He spoke to germanhoops.com after achieving a career high 40 points against Ludwigsburg.

Congrats DJ on the big 90-74 win in Ludwigsburg. When you entered the Nordhalle, did it feel like anormal day or did you feel something special could happen?

Thank you, we really needed that win!! But no I didn’t think it would be anything special. Just extremely focused on playing better than I did last week.

After 2 tough and close loses to Frankfurt were you extra motivated to play in Ludwigsburg? Did you have something extra special in your pre game meal?

Absolutely. Felt like we let two games against Frankfurt get away from us. Could of made some better plays down the stretch. But nothing different in the pregame meal, just better rested and it’s always easier to prepare at home.

Especially the last game in Frankfurt wasn´t only a tough loss, but you shot only 3/10. Did you put up extra shots last week to be best prepared for Ludwigsburg?

Yes! I was pissed off for days after the last performance. Just felt like I could have done more to prepare myself. And if I didn’t struggle shooting so much, we could have came out last week with the win. It was definitely a different approach this weekend.

You hit 2 three´s early in the first quarter. Did you sense that maybe it could be a special shooting day for you?

It wasn’t until the 3rd three that I felt like it was a good shooting day. And a couple midrange pull-ups. Felt like I was making all the right decisions even when I didn’t shoot the ball. Plus my teammates running stuff and looking for me early made it easy.

Speyer led 21-6 after 10 minutes. Was that the best quarter this season for the team?

I think so, pretty sure we had a couple good ones earlier this season. But that one felt like we were shooting the ball well plus the defense was working perfectly. Only had one breakdown the entire quarter if I remember correctly.

Speyer had the commanding 50-26 lead after 20 minutes. Your play and shooting was high and did you feel in the zone by the break?

Yes. I was locked in the entire 40 minutes. I found myself making sure I stayed aggressive the whole game because I typically stop being so aggressive when we have a bigger lead. Didn’t want that to be the case this time.

The team led by more than 20 points after 3 quarters. How does it feel to playmake when seemingly everything you touch goes in? You have always been an unselfish player, but when shots are falling does one have more of an urge to just keep shooting?

Crazy feeling knowing that everything and every decision was working. Like I said, usually after a big lead like that, I would look to get others more touches but they kept looking for me. But it felt different, because even though we were up big, it never felt like Ludwigsburg was out of the game. Felt competitive for the first 35 minutes.

Was this one of the more complete Speyer games of the season? What did you appreciate most by the team play?

Yess probably our best complete game all year besides Breitengussbach on the road. 40 Minutess of focus is what it takes to win in this league. When we have it, we’re hard to beat. But I really appreciate the love and unselfishness from everybody on the team, on the bench, or on the court. Feels like they’ve been pushing for me to have a game like this all season and wanted to see me get to 40.

You finished with 40 points. What does this achievement mean for you personally?

Definitely one of the best feelings I’ve ever had on a basketball court. Never reached 40 in my life. And To do it at home, with family and friends watching was amazing.

You shot at a high clip. How will you go through this week in preparation for the next game. Obviously the self confidence is very high, but does one have that feeling that anything you touch goes in?

Same approach this week in practice. Make sure I get some extra shots up and stay locked in. I’m sure I won’t get those same open shots anymore all season, so I got to find other ways to score a bit. Fellbach will be difficult but if we can start strong again and stay consistent, we’ll be fine.

Do you have to take the team out to dinner for your great game or will they treat you in some way?

Haven’t discussed it yet. But I’m down for whatever. I would love to celebrate in some way with the guys. They deserve it just as much as I do!!

Is it fair to say that this was your best game in your pro career or was there a better one in your opinion?

Yes, it’s definitely the best game in my basketball career. Nothing comes close at this point

Thanks DJ for the chat.