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Shawn Scott (185-G-1996, college: SW Christian) is a 28 year old 185cm guard that is playing fourth season and first with Pro B team TSV Neustadt temps Shooters. Last season he played with BG Hagen averaging 30.1ppg, 9.0rpg, Assists-2 (5.9apg), Steals-5 (2.7spg), FGP: 59.9%, 3PT: 31.1%, FT: 78.0%. In 2022-2023 he split time with TVO Biggesee / TV Jahn Lindhorst (Germany-Regionalliga) averaging 31.2ppg, 10.4rpg, 6.1apg, 3.6spg, 2FGP: 56.2%, 3FGP: 30.4%, FT: 77.6%, in Jan.’23 moved to BG 2000 Berlin (Germany-Regionalliga) averaging 14.2ppg, 8.1rpg, 4.6apg, 2.4spg, FGP: 53.5%, 3PT: 14.3%, FT: 64.4%. He began his career at Jenks High School and then played 3 seasons at Southwestern Christian University. He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball

Thanks Shawn for talking to germanhoops.com. Congrats on the big 85-82 win over Lok Bernau. How good did it feel to finally get your first Pro B win?

Thanks for having me. It felt like we had won a championship honestly. The feeling of relief to finally get that first win is a great feeling and now we need to take this momentum and keep going.

Lok Bernau began fast leading 9-0. With the season that Neustadt has had does one think in moments like this oh not again here we go again in terms with the slow start?

Statistically, almost every game has been a slow start for us so we don’t think anything of it and just continue to keep fighting back into the game.

Neustadt went on a massive run at the end of the first quarter as the three ball was working. How prevalent has being unpredictable been a theme for this team this season?

Every game we step it up a notch and with that, players show more and more what they can do and I think that’s what makes us so unpredictable because anyone can step up and have a great game and I think everyone contributed greatly to our first win.

Neustadt had the slim 46-45 advantage at the break. What was so difficult in containing the Lok Bernau drive? That was a big issue in the first half?

Bernau had young but smart guards who were good at finding angles and getting to the basket. With their good big man, it was tough to contain them and keep them out of the paint.

You traded buckets with Uzziah Dawkins at the beginning of the third quarter. What was it like battling him? How do you view in general the competitive level and skill of Pro B guards in comparison to Regionalliga import guards?

It was a good competitive battle between us and I think he was great finisher around the rim for his size. I think in Pro B, most of the imports have close to no flaws in their game and can do everything on the floor at a high level. They don’t take plays off and play with extreme confidence.

Neustadt had the slim lead after 3 quarters. How content were you with the team fighting mentality at that point?

You could tell we had a different energy and motivation to us since the start of the game and as it went on, it got even higher because we felt that we really deserved to win this game. I was just proud that we kept fighting to the end.

What was key in crunch-time for the win? Neustadt punched back hard and Lok Bernau couldn´t react anymore.

Stops, rebounds, and staying calm. Everyone stepped up huge when it was time to get a rebound and we were determined to not let this game get away from us like other games.

What was the biggest strength of the team besides their fighting qualities? How big was the rebounding work?

It was for sure rebounding id say. Our bigs stepped up this game and fought hard for key rebounds on offense and defense.

The team has won it´s first game. What does the team have to do now to get a winning streak?

Just keep this momentum and stay locked in for the next games ahead because we have a big chance to turn our season around.

What was it like playing against Alba Berlin´s farm team? Was there a German player that really stood out for you?

I actually didn’t know Bernau was Alba’s farm team until some days before but you could see they have some very talented young players over there with bright futures. #22 was very good in my opinion and I was impressed with his finishing around the rim.

How big was the pick up of German/American Anthony Watkins? He still needs to adjust, but what have you liked most about his game?

I think Anthony is going to help us big. He has a ton of experience and can play on both sides and can do everything on the court very well. He didn’t have the best game but you could already see his impact for us and once he catches rhythm it’s going to be real tough to beat us.

How vital is Duje Dujmovic for the success of the team? What have you enjoyed most about his game?

Duje is a good all around player with a very smooth shot. There’s no shot he doesn’t like and sometimes I think that’s good when it’s crunch time and you need him to knock down a big three like he did last game. He’s not 100% healthy and still helping us big time.

You had a great game of 20/5/6/3 game. How do you view your own performance differently now a level up from last year?

I think I was able to impact the game in every way but as long as we win, I’m happy.

Currently your averaging 18/6/4/2 stats. How would you rate your play at the pro B level. Is this what you expected of yourself?

I think I have much more to give and I’m determined to step it up even more. I honestly feel that my stats don’t matter at this point because we haven’t been successful as a team but I’m sure that this will change real soon.

Your getting 2,2spg. How is playing defense different in the Pro B than Regionalliga?

I think teams are just much smarter and you can’t just get easy steals like you could in Regionalliga. One on one defense is so important in Pro B and I’ve learned that I can’t take plays off on defense because you can get exposed quickly if you do.

Your mostly a driver and mid range game but can shoot the three. Is 13 three´s about right for your game at this stage or do you feel like you could have taken more three´s by now?

I think I could have taken more threes but I’m just taking what the defense gives me and if I can get to my spot and get a quality shot off then I’m okay with that.

How do you see your role now with a new coach and player Anthony Watkins? What can we expect from your game in the next weeks?

Nothing will change honestly. Maybe I will play a bit more off the ball but that’s no problem for me. Just have to make sure I stay sharp and continue to lead by example on defense especially so that we can keep the wins coming.

On what areas of your game are you working on most now so you can continue to improve your game?

I think reading defenses on pick and rolls and help side so I know exactly what I need to do without making a mistake or turnover. And Of course my three point shot and being more confident in that.

Thanks Shawn for the chat.