Dashawn Davis (188-G, college: MSU) is a 188cm guard playing his rookie season overseas with Fyllingen BBK (Norway-BLNO). He began his basketball career at Our Savior Lutheran High School. He then played 2 seasons at Trinity Valley Community College (JUCO) averaging 21.3ppg, 4.1rpg, 6.1apg, 2.9spg, FGP: 50.8%, 3PT: 36.0%, FT: 73.5% and 17,7ppg, 6.5rpg, 9.6apg, 2.8spg, FGP: 48.0%, 3PT: 41.7%, FT: 73.0%. He then played a season at Oregon State University (NCAA) averaging 10.8ppg, 3.0rpg, 5.3apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 52.1%, 3PT: 17.4%, FT: 65.5% and then added 2 more years at Mississippi State University (NCAA) averaging 8.9ppg, 1.9rpg, 3.5apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 41.6%, 3PT: 34.6%, FT: 76.5% and 6.6ppg, 1.8rpg, 2.7apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 41.0%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 70.2%. He spoke to germanhoops.com before a ENBL game against Bamberg.

Thanks Dashawn for talking to germanhoops.com. Your playing your rookie season with Fyllingen BBK (Norway-BLNO). What kind of an experience has it been for you and what have you enjoyed most about it?

My experience in Norway has been cool and it’s been kind of an easy adjustment because everybody speaks English and the people are friendly. I enjoyed my teammates the most here

What was your wake up call to being a rookie in Norway where you knew that you were far away from home?

When I had to cook for myself everyday after practice

Fyllingen BBK (Norway-BLNO) is playing a great season in the BLNO league. It is in first place. What has been the secret to the success?

Just playing harder and more together then everybody else

How refreshing is it for you to be a walking bucket in 2 competitions. In the NCAA you didn´t average more than 10,0ppg in a season.

It feels good to play more free and be let off the leash and I feel like I got my rhythm and confidence back although I still got a lot to improve on

You are the point guard, but do you have the keys to the team? Your teammate Bouna N´Diaye is also averaging an incredible 26,0ppg in the BLNO.

Yes it’s me and bouna team, everybody else feeds of our energy and we lead the way

What is it like sharing the court with Bouna N´Diaye? How do you guys compliment each other best?

It’s amazing. He’s a great veteran player, I draw a lot of attention and he is a knock down shooter so all I got do is find him. He makes my life easier

You scored 40 points in a BNLO game and 36 points in a ENBL game, but lost both games by 2 points. Which loss was tougher?

The enbl loss was tougher. The enbl games is what I care about most,especially if a player has a good contract on a great team in a good league. I take those matchups personally because I belong on that level

Let´s talk about your game. You’re a 188cm point guard. If you had to compare your game to a NBA player who would best fit the description?

I would compare myself to Fred van fleet, I can play one or 2, score floaters pull-up, strong guard can defend

You’re a guy that fills the stats sheet well. What would you name as your biggest strength on the court?

Biggest strength on the court is playmaking

You were a solid three point shooter in the NCAA. How do you see the current development of your three? What do you have to do to bring that to the next level?

Just to shoot more threes, I can get by people so easy I try not to settle

Your also a very ambitious defender. Where would you rate your defensive game at the moment and what kind of a defender do you still want to become?

I would rate my defense8/10 I can definitely improve on off ball defense. I get caught watching the ball a lot

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

Shooting threes off the dribble

You began your college career at Trinity Valley Community College (JUCO) averaging 21.3ppg, 4.1rpg, 6.1apg, 2.9spg, FGP: 50.8%, 3PT: 36.0%, FT: 73.5% and 17.7ppg, 6.5rpg, 9.6apg, 2.8spg, FGP: 48.0%, 3PT: 41.7%, FT: 73.0%. Every guy that I have interviewed has said that JUCO was a real grind, but an experience they wouldn´t have missed for anything. How was it for you?

I loved juco it was rough but it made me appreciate the things I got now, as far as basketball my coach helped me develop and gave me confidence to be the player that I am today

How important was Mark Leslie for your early development at Trinity Valley? How did he steer you best forward?

Coach Mark Leslie was the coach who developed me, he believed me more than I did myself, gave me the keys, let me learn through mistakes and held me accountable

You played a season at Oregon State University (NCAA) averaging 10.8ppg, 3.0rpg, 5.3apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 52.1%, 3PT: 17.4%, FT: 65.5%. What kind of an experience was that? You seemed best prepared coming from JUCO.

It was great playing against great competition in the pac 12, great crowds, great arenas and great coaches

You exploded for 31 points in a tough 94-91 loss to USC. What memories will you always have of that game?

That I scored 21 straight points for my team

You played 2 more years at Mississippi State University (NCAA) averaging 8.9ppg, 1.9rpg, 3.5apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 41.6%, 3PT: 34.6%, FT: 76.5% and 6.6ppg, 1.8rpg, 2.7apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 41.0%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 70.2%. Your minutes sunk a bit in your last season. What kind of an experience was your last 2 years at Mississippi?

It was great coach Jan’s who taught me how to win at a high level. I also played against great coaches and great players and unbelievable crowds

How did Chris Jans groom and prepare you best for a professional career?

He just taught me how to win, how to work, how to prepare for games, and how to operate when things get tough

Who won a 1-1 in practice you of Josh Hubbard?

We used to go at it in practice, he’s amazing offensively so it sharpened up my defense

Who is the toughest player that you faced that went to the NBA?

The toughest player was Benedict Mathurin or Rob Dillingham

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Trevon Fuller, Posh Alexander, Cameron Mathew’s, Tuon gatkek. and Jayquan Sanders

What is your personal NBA Mount Rushmore of past or present heads?

Kobe, Steph, Lebron. Allen Iverson

Who is your GOAT?

My goat is Kobe

Thanks Dashawn for the chat.