Jaylen McManus (201-F-1997, college: Charleston) is a 27 year old 201cm forward that was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and grew up in Huntersville. He is playing his third professional season and second with BC Baeren Kleinbasel (Switzerland-NLB). He began his professional career with Ockelbo BBK (Sweden-Superettan) averaging 23.0ppg, Reb-4 (9.6rpg), 1.6spg, FGP: 48.3%, 3PT: 32.5%, FT: 83.3%. He began his basketball career at North Mecklenburg high school and then played at the College of Charleston (NCAA) from 2016-2020 playing a total of 125 games. He spoke to germanhoops.com about after dropping 46 points and scoring the most in the world for that week.

Thanks Jaylen for talking to germanhoops.com. Your playing your second season with the BC Baeren Kleinbasel (Switzerland-NLB). Last week you were the top scorer in the world with 46 points.What was nicer continuing the winning streak or scoring 46 points?

46 points is very cool to have, but I am more happy for the win. That’s what really matters at the end of the day.

How quickly did you know from the start of the game that it could be a good night for you scoring wise?

I didn’t really know how good of a night I was going to have, but once I realized I was scoring a lot more off the ball than usual, I had the feeling that I was going to have a pretty decent game!

Talk a little about the game. What was key in crunch-time for getting the win?

The key to get the win in crunch time, was mainly staying focused on the defensive end. Making sure we were limiting their offensive possession and staying poised at all times.

You filled the stat sheet very well. You had 4 steals and 2 blocks. How happy were you in general that you performed at a high level at both ends?

I was actually more happy about the defensive performance than the offensive. I did not know I had 4 steals and 2 blocks until getting on the bus after the game. I was very pleased with the performance defensively.

How beneficial can a game like this be for your overall self-confidence? What steps did you make as a player in this game?

A game like this is always helpful carrying on some type of momentum going into the next game. But, I will say I am not a person that gets too high on moments like this and also doesn’t get too low. I like to stay level headed and have the same mindset for each game. I wouldn’t say I necessarily say I did anything different as far as routine and mindset than any other game. Just always a better confidence boost when you are winning.

What was your favorite bucket of the game?

Great question! I haven’t really thought about which one exactly. But, there was a play in the first half where I drove right and made a nice move for an and one. I know there’s probably better ones than that but that’s one I can think of off the top of my head as of now.

Scoring 46 points is a rare feat. Did you have to get donuts for your teammates or did the team do something for you?

Haha! No, I didn’t have to get anything for the team. Although I will say the players were happy and congratulated me. Very great group of teammates!

You scored 46 points beating your top mark of 45 points in your pro career. Is 50 points in the cards in the future? If you would of hit 2 more three´s then you would of reached 50 points.

Yeah 46 points is a really good achievement, but to think of 50! Oh man! Not really sure if I’m thinking of or trying to do it. But, if a game is going well then maybe that could happen, but not really focus on chasing that or trying to get that mark. As long as the team is winning that’s all I care about!

Thanks Jaylen for the chat