Miles Schmidt-Scheuber and Brian Fobbs in Rhondorf, Germany in 2023

Brian Fobbs (196-G-1998, college: Towson) is a 25 year old 196cm guard from Rochester, New York playing his third professional season and first in Germany with the Telekom Baskets Bonn averaging 14,0ppg, 2,8rpg and 1,9apg in the BBL and 11,2ppg, 1,6rpg and 1,5apg. Last season he played with the Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen (Belgium-Pro Basketball League) averaging 20.1ppg, 5.6rpg, 2.4apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 63.4%, 3PT: 35.1%, FT: 90.4% in the BNXT League and in the Fiba Europe Cup averaged 16.5ppg, 4.8rpg, 3.0apg, FGP: 65.8%, 3PT: 42.3%, FT: 94.1%. He palyed his rookie season with the Salon Vilpas Vikings (Finland-Korisliiga) averaging 13.6ppg, 5.0rpg, 2.2apg, FGP: 53.3%, 3PT: 38.6%, FT: 80.2%. he began his basketball career at Bishop Kearney high school and then played 2 seasons with Genesee Community College (JUCO). He then transferred to Towson University (NCAA) averaging 17.6ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 50.9%, 3PT: 36.7%, FT: 80.4% and in his last season averaged 16.1ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 48.2%, 3PT: 34.4%, FT: 83.7%. He spoke to germanhoops.com before a Basketball Champions League game.

Thanks Brian for talking to germanhoops.com. Your playing your third professional season and first in Germany for the Telekom Baskets Bonn. What kind of an experience has it been for you and what have you appreciated most about it?

So far it has been an amazing time here in Germany playing with Bonn. What I appreciate the most is playing on a team with fan support like no other. It is an incredible atmosphere to play in.

Bonn had a great last season winning the BCL title and reached the BBL final. This season hasn’t been as big. Have you felt pressure having to duplicate last season?

As a team we know that what last years team did was amazing, and wanted to try to mirror that season as best as we could. But we also know that we are a completely new team from coaches to players. So is there pressure sure but only that makes us work harder.

Each season overseas you have reached a higher level from Finland to Belgium and now Germany. What has been the biggest challenge for you on the court in the easyCredit BBL?

The biggest thing is just being ready to play every night. You take one game off and you will get embarrassed.

You really have adjusted well to the easyCredit BBL and BCL. What has been your secret to being so consistent in your game?

Just playing my game with confidence and staying aggressive.

How big is your hunger to always get better and not be satisfied? How big is your chip on your shoulder after having to pay your dues at Genesee Community College (JUCO)?

I’m never satisfied honestly. My patience sucks because I always want better for myself instantly. Coming From a juco just makes it even more sweeter. Just have to have faith in God and trust In him to

What has it been like being teammates with the talented guards Watson and Frey? What have you appreciated most about their games?

Those two are Special! The way they can both shoot the ball, create for others and for themselves is a treat to watch. God Given Ability .

Where do you rate the 88-83 win over Munich in your career where you scored 25 points? You were the best guy on the court and played against ex NBA players?

I rank that game Top 3 performance in my career for sure. God was able to allow me to show what I can do against some great players.

The next BCL game is against the MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg. Ludwigsburg has to win by 5 points or more. What will be key to getting win and finishing first in group?

They will come out aggressive and with physicality and we have to be able to match them from the start.

You’re a guy that can fill the stat sheet well. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would it be?

I am a big fan of jrue holiday, and watch his game a lot. The things he can bring to the table on offense and defense are the same things I can bring as well.

You always have been a solid three point shooter, but this season in the best pro league that you have ever played in your shooting above 40%. What are you doing differently now in your preparation that you didn’t do previously?

Many teams that I have been on I’ve been one of the main playmakers. So I didn’t really have a lot of catch and shoot opportunities. But with this team catch and shoot 3s are very important so just shooting them with confidence and getting many reps at them.

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

I believe that I am solid defensively. There are things obviously I can improve on. But like before a player like Jrue holiday being able to stay in front of guards and switching on to bigs is amazing to see and I want to have that ability on his level.

On what areas of your game are you working on most now so you can continue to grow as a player?

One area in my game I would like to work on is pick and roll reads. Being able to know when to score and when to pass out of different coverages.

Last season you played for the Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen (Belgium-Pro Basketball League): BNXT League averaging 20.1ppg, 5.6rpg, 2.4apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 63.4%, 3PT: 35.1%, FT: 90.4%; and in the FIBA Europe Cup averaged 16.5ppg, 4.8rpg, 3.0apg, FGP: 65.8%, 3PT: 42.3%, FT: 94.1%. How do you feel did your game grow that season?

It was definitely a great season for me. I knew I had the ability to have a season like the one I played. My coach just trusted me to make plays and to create for myself and others, and good things happened.

You played your rookie season for the Salon Vilpas Vikings (Finland-Korisliiga) averaging 13.6ppg, 5.0rpg, 2.2apg, FGP: 53.3%, 3PT: 38.6%, FT: 80.2%. What do you remember being your wake up call to being a rookie where you knew that you were far away from home?

The first day I stepped in my apartment and realized I had no family, friends along with sharing an apartment with my teammate with no heating in the apartment, coupled with my phone not working.

You reached the final in Finland losing to Kauhajoki. How bitter was losing game 3 and 4 combined only by 4 points? What memories do you have of that’ series?

The main thing that stuck with me was a guy I was guarding named Cam Jones. He was making tough shot after tough shot with me on him. It eats me up to this day.

How vital was American Jeremiah Wood in your rookie season? Was he like a mentor for you? How did he help you most as a rookie on the floor?

Jeremiah was a great guy on the court and off the court. One thing he told me was don’t let anyone change you’re game. Always play your game.

You played at Genesee Community College (JUCO) from 2016-2018. Every guy I have interviewed that played JUCO have said it was a tough grind but one they would of never traded in for the world. How was the experience for you?

Juco was a humbling experience. It just makes you realize how far you came and shows you how good you actually are.

How important was head coach Terry George for you? What was the most vital thing that he gave you that helped you make the JUCO experience in excellent one?

Coach George just allowed me to be who I am. He was once a player in my shoes playing Juco. So I felt that he saw a lot of me in him. He was a great juco college coach for me.

You then played at Towson University (NCAA) from 2018-2020 averaging 17.6ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 50.9%, : 36.7%, FT: 80.4% and as a senior averaged 16.1ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 48.2%, 3PT: 34.4%, FT: 83.7%. What kind of a player were you when you started there and what kind of a player when you left?

When I got to Towson I was just an offense of minded player coming in. When I left Towson defense was the number 1 thing on my mind.

You had UMBC’s number scoring 33 and 32 points against them. What are your memories of your game winner against them?

The one thing I can remember about that is me knowing that I was going to take the shot and there was nothing anyone was going to do about it, and after making it just hearing my family go crazy!

How did head coach Pat Skerry groom and prepare you best for a professional career?

Coach Skerry is the hardest coach I ever played for. He gets in your face and says what really is on his mind, and he doesn’t care. It taught me how to be mentally tough.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Allen Betrand?

It’s crazy to have two talented guys on the same team with identical playing styles and never played one on one. It never happened.

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

Justin Wright Foreman was a guy that was hard to guard in college. It felt like he had every counter move for you.

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Wen Mukubu, Bryan Griffin, Marcus Lovett, Deandre Davis and Mikko Koivisto

Please list your personal NBA Mount Rushmore?

. Lebron James, MJ, Stephen Curry and Kobe Bryant

Who is your GOAT and why?

Lebron James. Name a guy who can jump, be as fast, strong, with IQ, with the ability to pass, score, defend, rebound, Coach and still getting better at age 40 you can’t.

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

The movie Coming To America didn’t need a sequel it was fine just the way it was.

Thanks Brian for the chat.