Justin Andrew (183-PG-1997, college: St.Francis X.) is a 26 year old 183cm guard from Vaughan playing his second professional season and second in Germany and first with the ETB Miners Essen. Last season he played his rookie season with the Telekom Baskets Bonn 2nd team Regionalliga) averaging 23.4ppg, 5.2rpg, 4.4apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 59.7%, 3PT: 36.5%, FT: 84.3%. He began his basketball career at the Hill Academy and then played at St. Francis Xavier University (U Sports) from 2016-2022 playing a total of 96 games. In his senior year he averaged 16.7ppg, 3.7rpg, 3.5apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 52.3%, 3PT: 35.0%, FT: 87.2%. He spoke to germanhoops.com after exploding for 55 points in a win over Salzkotten.

Congrats Justin on the win over Saltzkotten and incredible 55 point game. What does this achievement mean to you?

It means a lot to me, it’s everything kids dream to achieve this accomplishment, you put the work in and we see the results

What kind of congratulatory messages did you get? Did any NBA guys that you may know reach out?

Former players that I was glad to be around in the CEBL league that one summer with Hamilton Honey Badgers and guys I grew up playing with and who are currently playing the in G league and overseas.

You have had high scoring games in your career, but nothing like this. Did you always have this explosiveness in you?

Yeah always had it, it was just about the right timing and thankful for the support of my teammates to say keep going.

How quickly did you know in the game that you were going to have a very good scoring game?

At halftime.

Your only averaging 20,0ppg this season and your teammate Bryant Allen is a explosive scorer like you. Knowing these facts have to give this achievement extra weight or not?

Nah not extra weight. It’s good to know I have someone in the backcourt who’s an explosive scorer too. We feed off each other in the games.

You nailed 14 three´s. That could very well be a Regionalliga record. You have hit 9 three´s before with Bonn and New Zealand, but 14 is another level. How do you explain being able to nail 14 three´s?

It was just the rhythm of the game. I felt like I was back at home in summer runs, just having fun with it.

You hit as many three´s as have ever been made in an NBA game which was by Klay Thompson. Steph Curry has only made 13 three´s in a game. Is your feat mind boggling for you?

Definitely mind boggling, to hear that gives me more inspiration to do keep playing this game.

Do you feel that now knowing you can make so many, that your confidence will help you make 10 or more again?

Yeah my confidence is at a good high and it’s happening at the right time heading into the playoffs to win a championship.

You went 20/27 from the field. Was this the greatest shooting day in your career?

My best yes.

How cool was it hearing from your ex teammate David Muenkat? Has he watched a game or will he come now to see you play?

That’s my brother. He was one of the first ones to msg me saying” bro 55 really that’s crazy “ depending our schedules hopefully we can meet up, I be watching his games on Sundays.

Will your team take you out to dinner or do you have to pick up the tab?

We got a team bank so that’s already covered.

Thanks Justin for the chat.