Bo Hodges (196-G/F-1998, college: Butler) is a 26 year old 196cm guard from Tennessee playing his third professional season and first in Germany with Pro A team Munster currently averaging 9,9ppg, 4,8rpg, and 2,9apg. Last season he played with at S.C. Lusitania EXPERT (Portugal-Liga Betclic) averaging13.2ppg, 3.9rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 50.6%, 3PT: 32.1%, FT: 66.7%. He split his rookie season with the Salon Vilpas Vikings (Finland-Korisliiga) averaging 6.0ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.4apg, 1.0spg, 2FGP: 35.0%, 3FGP: 30.0%, FT: 70.0%, in Oct.’22 moved to Kouvot Akatemia (Finland-1st Division A) averaging 12.6ppg, 5.0rpg, 3.7apg, 2.0spg, FGP: 37.0%, 3PT: 14.8%, FT: 72.7%, played also at Kouvot Kouvola (Finland-Korisliiga) averaging 11.1ppg, 5.9rpg, 2.3apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 44.0%, 3PT: 21.1%, FT: 66.7%. He began his basketball career at He began his basketball career at Maplewood High School. He then played at East Tennessee State University (NCAA) from 2017-2020 playing 93 games and averaging 8.9ppg, 3.4rpg, FGP: 55.3%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 69.3%, in his second season averaged 10.3ppg, 4.4rpg, 2.6apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 50.7%, 3PT: 34.9%, FT: 56.0% and in his last season averaged 12.7ppg, 5.8rpg, 2.5apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 55.8%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 63.7%. He then finished at Butler University (NCAA) averaging 8.2ppg, 6.0rpg, 2.3apg, FGP: 34.6%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 45.8% and in his last season averaged 10.0ppg, 6.9rpg, 1.2apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 44.4%, 3PT: 32.2%, FT: 62.5%. He spoke to germanhoops.com last summer about basketball.

Thanks Bo for talking to eurobasket.com. Welcome to Germany and congrats with signing with Pro A team Uni Baskets Munster. How motivated are you to make the next step in your career?

I am very motivated to take the next step in my career as a player. I’ve worked hard to do so.

What do you know in general about the country Germany and it´s basketball?

I knew some about it I have had friends that I know play here so I’ve watched games and seen the style of play.

Have you had any friends, former teammates or opponents ball in Germany?

Yes I have.

What were the main reasons for signing with Munster? How much of a role did Ty Groce have your ex teammate from Butler (NCAA)? Now your reunited again as teammates.

It felt like a great opportunity to get my career on the right path to make the jumps I need. An he played a little role as it’s always cool to be able to play with someone you know!

How did the talks go with head coach Gotz Rohdewald? What did you appreciate most about his basketball philosophy?

They went well and I appreciate that he was honest he told me what I needed to do to take my game to the next level and what I was coming in to do.

Coach Rohdewald said in the press release that you had a lot of misfortune in your first 2 pro seasons. How big is your will to have an incredible season?

My will every season is to have a big year but this year is a little different I’m due for a good season god willing.

Let´s talk about your game. You’re a 196cm guard/forward. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would best fit the description besides Dwayne Wade?

I mean I really don’t know I’d say I’m just me.

You’re a player that really fits the stat sheet well. Would a Swiss army knife be a good description of your game?

If that’s what you think, I’m just a guy that goes out there and tries to do whatever I need to for my team to win.

Your strong, athletic and have a huge fighting mentality. What do you feel is hidden strength in your game that is still off the radar? •

I would say my ability to pass.

Is it fair to say that you don´t like playing defense, but Love to play defense? What kind of a defender are you now and what kind of defender do you still want to become?

You could say that I feel you can always get better at something so always room for improvement in that area.

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

My shooting.

You played last season for S.C. Lusitania EXPERT (Portugal-Liga Betclic) playing 9 games averaging 13.2ppg, 3.9rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 50.6%, 3PT: 32.1%, FT: 66.7%. How tough was coming in mid season? What did you learn about yourself in this season?

It was very tough coming in mid season to a team that hadn’t won a game. I learned how much I really love the game of basketball-

You played your rookie season with the Salon Vilpas Vikings (Finland-Korisliiga) playing 5 games averaging 6.0ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.4apg, 1.0spg, 2FGP: 35.0%, 3FGP: 30.0%, FT: 70.0%, in Oct.’22 moved to Kouvot Akatemia (Finland-1st Division A) playing 7 games averaging 12.6ppg, 5.0rpg, 3.7apg, 2.0spg, FGP: 37.0%, 3PT: 14.8%, FT: 72.7%, played also at Kouvot Kouvola (Finland-Korisliiga) averaging 11.1ppg, 5.9rpg, 2.3apg, 1.3spg,FGP: 44.0%, 3PT: 21.1%, FT: 66.7%. You had your moments. How vital was having to face adversary for the first time overseas? How did you become mentally stronger?

Just trusting in god and trusting the process to keep moving forward.

You played 3 seasons at East Tennessee State University (NCAA) playing 92 NCAA games. Was winning the SoCom title in 2020 one of your fondest moments there?

I would say so yes.

You had 3 very solid seasons there. How vital was head coach Steve Forbes in your early basketball development?

He was a big part just believing in me and trusting me to be productive in the years I was there.

In your 3rd NCAA game you battled Kentucky and played 5 minutes. You played against future NBA players like Shai Gillgeous-Alexander, PJ Washington or Kevin Knox. What memories do you have of this game?

None really.

You then played 2 seasons at Butler (NCAA), but only 26 games and had injury problems. How would you summarize your 2 seasons there? What positives could you take?

A tough 2 years for me.

What was it like being teammates with Ty Groce? Are you guys brothers for life?

Yeah that’s my brother for life it’s always cool playing with someone you know.

How did head coach Lavall Jordan give you that extra push to help you become a pro player?

We never talked about it.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Bryce Nze

We never played.

Who is the best player that you ever faced on a court?

Fletcher Magee

Who is your GOAT and why?

Michael Jordan

Did you see the sequel to the classic coming to America? Shouldn´t they have left it alone?

Yes they should have.

Thanks Bo for the chat