Markise Davis (203-G/F-2000, college: Arkansas St., agency: One Motive Sports) is a 24 year old 203cm forward from Alabama playing his second pro season and first with at BC Mess (Luxembourg-Nationale 2). Last season as a rookie he played with KTP Basket Kotka (Finland-Korisliiga) averaging 7.0ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.0apg, in Dec.’23 moved to OKK Slavija 1996 Sarajevo (Bosnia-Division) averaging 7.6ppg, 5.0rpg, FGP: 35.1%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 84.6%. He began his basketball career at Oxford high school and then played 2 seasons at Wallace State Community college averaging 4.7ppg, 2.0rpg and 10.0ppg, 6.2rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 43.0%, 3PT: 32.4%, FT: 73.7%. He then finished at Arkansas State University (NCAA) averaging 5.2ppg, 1.9rpg, FGP: 45.5%, 3PT: 45.9%, FT: 60.0%, 6.2ppg, 2.7rpg, FGP: 54.5%, 3PT: 31.6%, FT: 69.7% and 9.9ppg, 4.0rpg, FGP: 56.3%, 3PT: 32.9%, FT: 89.5%. He spoke to germanhoops.com after scoring 40 points against Nitia and was the second highest scorer in the world for last week.

Congrats Markise on the big 93-73 win over Nitia. How big does this win rank in greatest games of all-time for you? You hit for 40 points?

Thank you, as far as this win rank I’d say it’s top 10 so far but my best game all-time is my 11th grade year winning the county championship against Sacred Heart with my childhood friends in high school.

What does 40 points mean to you as a player? Especially since you haven´t been a big time scorer until this season.

As a player, scoring 40 points is a big milestone. It shows that you’ve been able to step up and contribute significantly to your team’s offense. Especially if you haven’t been a high scorer in previous seasons, it likely reflects growth in your game — whether it’s better shot selection, increased confidence, or improved chemistry with teammates. It also highlights that you’re able to take on a bigger role and perform under pressure, which can be a huge boost for both personal confidence and the team’s success. Scoring 40 points is about proving to yourself and others that you can handle the load when the opportunity comes, and it can serve as a foundation for future performances.

Was this the most points that you achieved in a game since Wallace State? Did you ever score 40 or more at Oxford high school where you averaged 16,0ppg?

At Wallace State, my highest points scored was definitely in the 20 point plus margin. Unfortunately in high school I did not score 40 or more but my highest was 27 in a 4 OT game against south side.

Talk a little about the game. How quickly did you know that you might have a good scoring game?

I could tell pretty early on that I might have a good scoring game. Usually, it starts with finding a rhythm early — hitting a couple of shots, getting to my spots, and feeling like the ball is coming off my hands right. In this game, I just felt more locked in from the start. My teammates were setting me up well, and the defense was giving me opportunities to take what I wanted. Once I got into a flow, it was easier to stay aggressive and take advantage of the chances that came my way. When things are going well, it’s almost like you can sense it, and you just try to keep attacking until the defense adjusts or they find a way to slow you down. But early on, I felt like I had a good shot at a big night.

Did you just go with the flow of the game and was it picking your spots easier in this game than usual?

Once I got my rhythm going it’s hard for the opponents to turn my water off.

You were 17/23 and really shot the ball well. Were you more patient than usual as well?

I wouldn’t say I was more patient, just let the game come to me instead of forcing anything bad to mess up my chances for a good game like I had.

Can you imagine how many points you may have had had you reached the free throw line more? With more attempts you may have reached 50 points.

50-60 point game is coming soon.

How much more self-confidence do you have now after a game like this?

It gained me more confidence but I still have things to work on as well, but me scoring 40 definitely opened my eyes on what I can achieve.

Will you take your teammates out to dinner or will they do something for you?

We just all got hyped in the locker room and went home afterwards.

Thanks Markise for the chat.