Cedric Johnson (193-G, college: St.Xavier) is a 193cm guard from Nebraska playing his second professional season and first with Froya Basket Laksevag (Norway-BLNO). He played his rookie season with Absheron Baku (Azerbaijan-ABL): 28 games: 7.8ppg, 4.0rpg, 2.7apg, FGP: 47.5%, 3PT-3 (47.9%), FT: 61.5%. He began his basketball career at the University of Nebraska-Kearney (NCAA2) averaging 4.1ppg, 1.9rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 42.5%, 3PT: 43.3%, FT: 78.1% and 7.7ppg, 5.0rpg, 2.5apg, FGP: 45.8%, 3PT: 31.4%, FT: 73.5%. He then played a season at the University of Sioux Falls (NCAA2) averaging 4.1ppg, 2.7rpg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 43.8%, FT: 53.3%. He finished at St. Xavier University (NAIA) averaging 14.2ppg, 6.2rpg, 3.2apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 56.0%, 3PT: 41.7%, FT: 79.2% and 22.3ppg, 7.5rpg, 3.2apg, FGP: 57.2%, 3PT: 38.4%, FT: 82.6%. He spoke to germanhoops.com after scoring 40 points in a pro game against Gimle which was his highest ever in his career.

Thanks Cedric for talking to germanhoops.com Congrats on the 104-95 win against Gimie. You netted 40 points. Did then win feel better than others this season simply because of your point total?

Thank you,Miles. The win to me always comes first, but I would be lying if I said this one didn’t feel special. Anytime you can help your team on both sides of the ball and come out on top is a great feeling. The scoring felt like it came within the flow of the game — my teammates trusted me, and I stayed aggressive.

You had many 30 + point games in the NAIA, but never 40 points. Was this a career high for you?

It was actually my first time ever hitting 40 in any game, so that definitely means a lot. It’s one of those milestones I will always remember, especially knowing how much work I put in over the summer to reach that level of consistency and confidence.

How quickly did you know at the start that you might have a very good scoring day?

I was told that they might come out aggressive and try to deny me. One of the first plays of the game I crossed into a step back and my defender almost fell over, after I hit that shot I knew it was going to be a long night

Did you eat a special breakfast? Or do you have a special routine before games that you always do the same?

My pre game routine involves taking a hot shower & listening to music for about 20 minutes. This allows me to clear my mind and gets my body loose enough to start stretching. This has been the same since high school

There were only 11 team assists and you had 5 yourself. Did you create more than usual for yourself?

I normally always try and get my teammates involved and set a goal for myself to try and get 5+ assists a game so I reached my mark. I have always been a good passer and someone who can read defenses well

Do you realize that you could have reached 50 points if you had shot your free throws better and hit a few shots more? Does knowing that you bother you?

Missing free throws is something that will haunt me for days after the game, especially because I spend so much time on them and it´s just a matter of focus. The fact that I could’ve had 50 doesn’t necessarily bother me because I know that I could have played even better and that just shows that there is more room to grow.

Have scoring 40 points in a game in Norway, do you set your scoring goals higher for the next games?

I´m not the type of player that will go and try and hit a certain number each night. As long as we win and I do my part I´m happy. I tell myself 10 points a half and anything more than that is extra credit.

Did you get a lot of feedback? Was your phone flooded with mails?

I actually got many calls from a lot of friends/family back home that couldn’t believe what I had did. Many previous teammates had reached out to congratulate me as well.

Did you get your teammates dinner or donuts or did they get something for you?

My teammates all congratulated me and we took pictures after the game but this was nothing more than another step towards reaching our goal of winning a championship.

Thanks Cedric for the chat.