Kedrian Johnson (190-G-1999, college: WVU) is a 24 year old 190cm guard from Dallas, Texas playing hiss econd professional season and second with the Bristol Flyers. Last season with Bristol he averaged 15.1ppg, 3.3rpg, 3.0apg, Steals-3 (2.0spg), FGP: 43.5%, 3PT: 33.6%, FT: 79.3%; and in the ENBL averaged 11.4ppg, 3.8rpg, 3.0apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 46.7%, 3PT: 38.5%, FT: 77.8%. He began his basketball career with South Oak Cliff High School and then played 2 seasons with Temple College (JUCO) averaging 25.6ppg, 4.2rpg, 4.3apg, 3.7spg, FGP: 46.8%, 3PT: 37.9%, FT: 77.8% and : 25.5ppg, 5.4rpg, 5.4apg, 3.4spg, FGP: 47.1%, 3PT: 32.0%, FT: 84.1%. He then moved to West Virginia University (NCAA) averaging 5.1ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.7apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 50.7%, 3PT: 22.9%, FT: 75.3% and: 11.7ppg, 2.2rpg, 3.1apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 47.3%, 3PT: 30.9%, FT: 82.8%. He spoke to germanhoops.com before a ENBL game against German team Bamberg Baskets.

Thanks Kedrian for talking to germanhoops.com. Your playing your second season overseas with the Bristol Flyers (United Kingdom-SLB). What kind of a experience has it been playing for this organization? How special is this organization?

The experience has been amazing/ this organization is extremely special just for the simple fact how it has grown so much over the last 20 years and now playing European Competion

You come from Texas. What have you learned to enjoy most about the city Bristol?

Just the culture in full enjoying the nice whether when we have it and enjoying people I haven’t been a big people person all of my life but I’ve leaned to enjoy the people I’m around and being kind to others

What were the main reasons for staying in Bristol? How important was being able to play in the ENBL league?

The relationship that I have with Coach has played a big part in me returning and I felt wanted to and not just needed here in Bristol and the European competition also play a big part in my decision because it will be very important as I go into each summer planning to elevate

Your playing in 2 leagues this season including the ENBL league. How excited are you for added competition? What part of your game will shine most in this international league?

Super excited about the experience two years in a row I think my play making ability will show the most this season since last season it was mostly scoring for me so it would be different how teams will see this season while still scoring

You are playing a ENBL league game in Germany against Bamberg. What do you know in general about the country and its basketball/teams/players?

At the moment I know nothing about the team or country but I’m familiar with a couple players Kyle Lofton which I played in my final college season which he is a good point guard as well as Noah Locke which they were teammates and he’s a great shooter, Also had my experiences playing against Macio Teague during his last season at Baylor. Never played against Ronaldo Segu but he’s been a house hold name for years so it will be excited taking the court against them

What kind of an experience has it been playing with veteran Leslee Smith? Is he a little like a mentor for you?

It’s been great since day one. Me and him actually talk quite a bit from a basketball perspective and he tells me the things that I need to do to help this team win as well as myself he’s an amazing vet to have around

If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would best fit the description?

De’aaron Fox

How has your game improved from playing in the NCAA and the UK?

I’ve matured as a scorer and point guard since making the jump from college I’m able to attack angles a lot better instead of creating my own and I’m shooting the ball from behind the 3 in my eyes better than I did in my college days while being the same defensive edge

Coach Andreas Kapoulas described you as a versatile guard. How big is versatility in your game?

Versatility is huge in my game because basketball in becoming a position less sport as the time goes by so being able to play multiple positions and being able to have multiple skills to bring to the table is very important

What are main skills you’re working on to take your game to the next level?

I’m currently taking on a full time point guard position so my pick& roll reads are very vital to take my game to the next level that’s what I’m focused on the most at the moment

Your also a very potent defender and was third in steals last season in the UK. What kind of a defender are you now and what kind of a defender do you still want to become?

I’m a great on-ball defender as well as off the ball I truly feel if it was for my injuries I would’ve led in steal in the BBL last season but now I just focus more so on my rotations and positioning on the defensive end I plan on being in Defensive player of the year conversations when the time comes

Every guy I have interviewed that have played JUCO and many have stated that JUCO was really tough, but an experience they wouldn’t have traded for the world. How was it with you?

For me my JUCO experience wasn’t tough I would say it’s more so a struggle because you don’t have nearly the same accommodations as D1 programs but it is definitely an experience I’m glad I went through because it helped me grow as a person as well as a basketball player

How vital was head coach Kirby Johnson in your early basketball development? How did he prepare you best for West Virginia?

I can’t speak highly enough on Coach Kirby He had extreme confidence in my which allowed me to play with that high level of confidence and freedom he helped me become the All-Time leading scorer in Temple College history just by believing in me from day one

How did your game grow after making the move from JUCO to West Virginia?

My game expanded after going to West Virginia I became more of a scorer I actually learned how to play the point guard position and became an even better teammate and defender

You were teammates with Miles McBride in your first year. What memories do you have of him and did you sense his path may lead to the NBA?

I definitely could sense he would be an NBA player after playing with him one season. It showed in practice everyday and every game he was literally unstoppable

You reached March madness twice, but I can imagine the 67-65 loss to Maryland where you had 27 points is a game you will never forget? Describe what it was like in that game.

That was a game that I just didn’t want to be my last I felt that I couldn’t miss and everything was going my way that night although it was my last collegiate game it was my best offensive game played in my West Virginia career

What are some of the schools you enjoyed playing against most? What players did you enjoy coming up against?

I loved playing against Kansas State which they had a great point guard in Markuis Nowell which we always a great matchup also UAB had a great scoring point guard in Jordan Walker I enjoyed guarding

How did head coach legend Bob Huggins groom and prepare you best for a professional career?

He made me relentless and forced me to give 110% day in and day out

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Taz Sherman?

We never really played a solo 1v1 game was more so king of the court of the type of game which he would always win

Who is the toughest player that you ever faced in your life anywhere on the court that reached the NBA?

I would say Markuis Nowell which is a smaller guard but finds ways to scorer along side having high assists numbers and steals

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Duece McBride, Derek Culver, CJ Massinburg, Erik Stevenson, Oscar Tshiebwe

Please list your NBA Mount Rushmore?

Lebron, MJ, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant

Who is your GOAT and why?

Kevin Durant, for the simple fact in my eyes he is the best scorer to touch a basketball and can score in a variety of ways

Thanks Kendrian for the chat.