Eddie Colbert III (198-F, college: Charleston) is a 198cm forward from Ohio playing his rookie season with T71 Dudelange (Luxembourg-LBBL) averaging 28,8ppg, 8,5rpg,1,7apg and 1,3spg.He began his basketball career with Whitmer High School and then played at the University of Charleston (NCAA”) from 2019-2024. He played a total of 140 games and as a senior averaged 17.8ppg, 5.6rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 67.0%, 3PT: 37.4%, FT: 85.4%. He spoke to germanhoops.com during the final series against Etzella.

Thanks Eddie for talking to germanhoops.com Let´s talk about your game. You’re a 198cm forward. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would best fit the description?

I would say I am kind of similar to Brandon Miller.

You were always a scorer bit how refreshing is it averaging 28,0ppg? Is it sometimes hard to believe or have you gotten used to it?

It is nice, my coach gives me the green light, he knows my potential and helped me make a jump in my development as a player.

You can fill up the stat sheet well. What is your biggest strength on the court?

I can shoot the ball really well and that opens up my game for midrange shots and to do all the way to the basket. I’m also a good rebounder.

After being close to 40% from outside in the NCAA 2, you reached the 40% mark. How has your three grown as a rookie?

I have definitely been in the gym more this year and always working on the shots I am going to shoot in game.

Talk a little about your defensive game. What kind of a defender are you now and what kind of a defender do you still want to become?

I feel like over this season I have grown as a defender. Thanks to him for getting on me about it and it helped me. I started seeing the passing lanes better, been getting to my rotations faster and being a better on ball defender.

On what areas of your game are you working on most now so you can keep improving your game?

I always work on every part of my game, but I been more keyed in on my ball handing to create more for myself off the dribble.

You played at the University of Charleston (NCAA2) from 2019-2024. Your game grew in the last years and you showed that you were consistent. What kind of a player were you in 2019 and what kind in 2024 when you left?

In 2019, my freshman year I was just trying to come in and not make any mistakes and just play my role which was make open shots, rebound, and play defense. In my last year, I was the number 1 option and had to be a leader. I grew as a player overtime.

You won the MEC title and reached the Sweet 16 as a senior. You had huge games against WVSU and California PA. What memories do you have of the title and Sweet 16 run?

It was great, I haven’t experienced something like that since my high school days, but it felt even better since it was my last year. it was great leading my team all the way to the sweet sixteen even though it was a bitter ending.

You had so many great games in the NCAA2. What was your fondest moment on the floor?

Obviously winning the conference championship. That’s the only one that’s always going to stand out and it makes you hungry to win more. It is a feeling that you always want to have.

How did head coach Dwaine Osborne groom and prepare you best for a professional career?

He would always make sure that I stayed efficient and productive on the court. He would always put me in positions to develop.

Who is the toughest player that you ever faced in the NCAA or anywhere on a court that reached the NBA?

Vincent Williams, he plays for the Memphis Grizzles now my junior year of high school. He was definitely the best player I played against.

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time.

Keith Williams

Lamont McManus

Devon Robinson

DeAirius Barker

Tae Wilson

Please name your personal NBA Mount Rushmore?

Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Kobe Bryant

Who is your GOAT?

KD, for sure. Ever since I could function basketball, I been a KD fan.

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

No, I have not watched that yet.

Thanks Eddie for the chat.