Cobie Barnes (201-F, college: St.Mary of the Woods) is a 201cm forward playing his second professional season and first with BC Mess (Luxembourg-Nationale 2) currently averaging 35,3ppg, 10,3rpg, 4,0apg and 2,0spg. Last season he played his rookie season with Ferro Carril Salto (Uruguay-LUB) averaging 21.5ppg, 12.0rpg, 1.0apg. He began his basketball career at Floyd Central High School and then played 2 seasons and 54 NCAA games for Indiana State University averaging 2.1ppg, 1.9rpg and 3.4ppg, 2.3rpg. He then played the next 3 seasons at John A. Logan College (JUCO) averaging 14.4ppg, 6.8rpg, 2.2apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 50.1%, 3PT: 31.3%, FT: 74.5%, at Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville (NCAA) averaging 2.5ppg, 1.8rpg and at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (NAIA) averaging 23.3ppg, 7.2rpg, 2.4apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 51.0%, 3PT: 35.5%, FT: 72.8%. He spoke to germanhoops.com after his magical 51 points in the win over North Fox

Thanks Cobie for talking to germanhoops.com You scored 51 points in a second division game in Luxemburg for BC Mess in the win over North Fox. How does it feel 2 days after your explosive performance?

It feels amazing. It was a great game and still feels a little bit like a dream.

You once scored 35 points in the NAIA. Was 51 points the most in your life?

51 is the most I’ve ever scored.

Did you have a special breakfast on Saturday and feel different going into the game or was it just a normal game day for you?

It felt like a normal game. But I will be eating the same thing before games now.

How quickly did you know after the game started that you could have a very good scoring day?

I had a feeling it could be special during the first quarter. My teammates were finding me, and I felt like I wasn’t missing much.

Did you have an idea that you were close to 51 points in the game? Did your teammates or coach keep you updated?

My teammates brought to my attention that I had 29 points at halftime and told me to try to get 50. I have a lot of good and selfless guys on my team so a major shoutout to them.

You had 6 assists and your teammates dished out 17 additional assists. How much percent do you believe were your baskets on isolation play?

I scored a good amount off of good passes from my teammates. I would say probably about 60% iso and 40% assisted.

You shot 19/28. Was picking your spots on this day easier than on other days?

It felt like I couldn’t miss from anywhere on the court. It was nice being in that flow state for a whole game.

How valuable was it having fellow explosive scorer Denathony McCallum being aggressive and opening up space for you?

Having someone like Deanthony on my team makes my life way easier. He is very efficient, a great passer and defender too. And he always makes the defense guard him so me being able to score is easy.

How much hope does a game give you for your grind and hope of continuing to move up the basketball ladder overseas?

It keeps you motivated for sure. I just want to show I can not only play, but dominate in every league I play in.

How much feedback did you get after this performance? Was your phone flooded with messages?

I had a good amount of congratulations texts and happy people messaging me.

After scoring 51 points something special has to be done? Will you pick up dinner for the teammates or get donuts?

Yeah I have to figure out something for the guys!

What was your favorite basket of the game for you?

I would say my last 3. It was the one that gave me 51.

Thanks Cobie for the chat.