Aamondae Coleman (200-F/C-1998, college: Fresno Pacific, agency: Bell Basketball) is a 200cm forward from Las Vegas, Nevada playing his third professional season and first in Germany with Regionalliga team BG Dorsten. Last season he played with Akranes IA (Iceland-Division I) averaging 22.8pp), 9.0rpg, 2.6apg, 1.1spg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 65.5%, 3PT: 41.2%, FT: 63.1%. He split his rookie season with APOP Paphou (Cyprus-OPAP Basket League) averaging 15.0ppg, 7.9rpg, 1.4apg, 2FGP: 57.9%, 3FGP: 15.8%, FT: 59.0%, in Dec.’22 moved to Kutaisi 2010 (Georgia-Superleague) averaging 10.3ppg, 5.6rpg, FGP: 61.0%, FT: 41.7%. He began his basketball career with Desert Oasis high school and then played at Fresno Pacific University (NCAA2) from 2017-2021 playing a total of 97 games and in his senior year averaged 20.4ppg, 6.9rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 58.0%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 69.2%. He spoke to germanhoops after scoring 42 points against Herford.

Thanks Aamondae for talking to germanhoops.com. You scored 42 points last weekend, but lost the game to Herford. How tough was this? Could you at anyway enjoy your personal achievement?

Thank you sir for having me! I truly appreciate it! And honestly I couldn’t really enjoy it too much in the moment because we didn’t pull out the win, but I definitely enjoyed it a little more once I got home and talked to family/friends! I have a such a great support system and I honestly just thank God for them!

You did all you could with 42 points but lost 116-106. Does a result like that give you that feeling inside that you could have done more?

Honestly, yes I felt like I could have. I always feel that I can always be better and try to avoid complacency, especially if we come out on the losing end. I had a few TOs that I wish I could have had back too.

Despite the loss will there be any kind of 42 points celebration? I mean the team giving you a dinner or you giving them a dinner.

Lol maybe, I’ll have to wait and see. Just wish we could have secured the win, but we’ll learn from it and bounce back and be better!

Talk a little about the game. The team had some solid defensive games, but 116 was the most points it has given up. What were the main problems with the defense against Herford?

They’re a great offensive team, have to give them credit. But on our end I think we just had too many turnovers (myself included) which led to easy transition points. Also, we over helped off of shooters a little too often, the 3s they hit really killed us unfortunately.

How rapidly did you know going in that you would have a great game?

I’d say after my first couple of shots; ironically I missed my first shot/layup of the game but I locked in after that thankfully. I also had a subpar game in our previous game, so I honestly was looking forward to having a good bounce back game.

Did you have a special breakfast or pre game dinner? What do you feel was different than in any other game in your career?

I won’t say anything special just chicken and eggs, but I ate a little more servings than usual so maybe that was the key lol

You once scored 37 points in Iceland and 40 points in the NCAA 2 against the Academy of Art. Was this the most points in your career?

Yes sir, this was my career high! Truly a blessing, God is so good. (I also think I had a 39 point game last year in Iceland too, but I might be wrong.)

This was the headline on eurobasket.com Aamondae Coleman was the second top scorer in the whole world yesterday having an unbelievable 42 points in his last game in Dorsten. How does that title make you feel?

It honestly made me feel blessed and honored. To see your hard work pay off and get the recognition, truly a blessing! It also made me feel even more motivated to work even harder and try to reach another level!

You shot 16/21. How would describe your shooting day? You only took 1 three pointer.

My shot felt good honestly! I went 9/10 at the line and hit a middy too. I wish I could have got some more 3s up but I know they will come, just have to stay ready!

What was your favorite play or bucket in your 42 points?

I’d say either one of my And1’s in the 1st half or one of the 2 charges I took. I honestly love taking charges; it´s a turnover for the other team, opposing player gets a foul, and it’s such a great momentum play for our team whenever I take one!

Paul Lunguana had another great game with 28 points. He had 29 in another game. Was his great game a bit in the shadow of your game?

Not at all, Paul is such a great ball player and he had a great game of his own! We’ve only known each other for a couple of months but our relationship/friendship is strong and we’re so close already, he truly is my brother! We’re always in the gym working and just trying to improve our game. Iron sharpens iron!

After scoring 42 points, do you feel like 50 points is reachable in the Regionalliga?

Ahhh possibly but 50 is tough, but I mean who knows though? I try not to think about scoring and just read the defense/take what the defense gives me. Some nights it’s scoring, other nights it’s distributing if the defense is overly-focused on me. But anything is possible with God, so if I get hot again they’re might be a chance!

Thanks Aamondae for the chat.