KeyShawn Feazell (206-F-1998, college: Creighton) is a 25 year old 206cm forward that was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that will play his third pro season and first in Germany for easyCredit BBl team Brose Bamberg. Last season he played for CSO Voluntari (Romania-Liga Nationala) averaging 11.1ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.0apg, Blocks-5 (1.0bpg), FGP: 67.4%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 76.2%. He played his rookie season with the Salon Vilpas Vikings (Finland-Korisliiga) averaging 14.9ppg, 7.3rpg, 1.6apg, Blocks-5 (1.2bpg), FGP: 59.6%, 3PT: 24.0%, FT: 72.9%. He began his basketball career at Lawrence County high school and then enjoyed a 5 year NCAA career at 3 schools playing a total of 127 games. He played his first 3 NCAA seasons at Mississippi where he never averaged more than 1,5ppg. He then moved to McNeese State University (NCAA) averaging 13.1ppg, 9.9rpg, 2.2apg, 1.2bpg, FGP: 58.0%, 3PT: 12.5%, FT: 76.4%. He played his last season at Creighton University (NCAA) averaging 3.1ppg, 2.3rpg. He spoke to germanhoops.com after getting the first win of the season in Frankfurt over the Skyliners 66-58.

Congrats on the massive 66-58 win in Frankfurt. How good did the first win feel after the horrible loss against Braunscwheig?

Thank you. Having that first win under our belts felt great, we know we have to continue to build on it, but overall just happy to have a win in the books.

With what kind of a focus did the team come to Frankfurt with? You obviously showed that you can let up 38 less points the next game?

We played them twice in the preseason already so we were familiar with the team. I feel as if we were more focused on being the more aggressive team and locked in defensively.

Was this game a nice old fashioned grind out win? Did it remind you on college rival games?

I would say it felt more like a playoff game because of the pace and familiarity with the team.

How big was the focus to slow done the guard duo of Calvin and Parsons who only combined for 25 points. How big was containing Parsons to only 9 points?

Well we knew they would be aggressive like always so we just wanted to make it difficult on them as much as possible.

The game was pretty even in the first quarter as Bamberg led 19-15. Both teams executed ok offensively. What was the difference?

Just felt like we were settling in and trying to catch some type of rhythm.

In the second quarter Frankfurt fought back and Bamberg had problems executing. What adjustments did Frankfurt make defensively?

I don’t think it was necessarily what they were doing, I feel as if we had great looks and just missed some good shots. We did a good job overall taking care of the ball.

After 3 quarters, Bamberg led 50-43. The game was a real dog fight. What do you enjoy most about these kinds of games?

The best part about these games is that you really feel the importance behind each single possession.

Then the game was tight in the fourth quarter. How key was your tip in for the 59-52 lead. After that Bamberg had control even if Frankfurt did make some three´s.

It was just a hustle play, being in the right place at the right time. It was a big bucket though, gave us a bit of breathing room.

How vital was Anton Gavel´s in game coaching in crunch-time? How much of a factor was he?

His coaching is always a factor, does a great job of feeling out what’s best in each situation, whether that’s play calls, lineups that work well together, or even defense adjustments. He does all that well especially when it matters most!

Does Bamberg have the potential to be a very good defensive team? What was the biggest strength defensively today?

I definitely feel as if we can be really good defensively, we have a lot of tough minded players and I feel like a lot of defense stuff starts more mentally, just wanting it more. I would say we did a good job of limiting them to one shot and grabbing the boards.

How much fun is it playing with Ronaldo Segu? He had 5 turnovers but made key buckets and played the way a point guard should.

Always fun to have someone like him on your team. A great talent.

You didn´t have a great scoring game but was a force on the boards with 11 rebounds. Is a game like this worth more to you than scoring 19 points in a loss?

Whenever we win I feel like it’s always worth more. Of course everyone wants to score but it’s not going to be your night every time so rebounding was my way of trying to impact this particular game.

How much fun is it playing with Filip Stanic? Could you guys be a real duo force in the easyCredit BBL?

I love playing alongside Filip, I feel like we are definitely a great duo. We are both good rebounders and both bring two different dynamics to the game as well.

How excited are you to be playing in the ENBL which kicks off this week.

Very excited, I´m definitely familiar with Dinamo so it will be exciting to play against them once again.

Who wins a 1-1 in practice you of Filip Stanic?

Filip is great but I got to go with myself.