Julian Larry (190-G, college: Texas) is a 190cm guard from Texas playing his rookie season overseas in Germany with the EPG Baskets Koblenz. He began the season with Munster averaging 12,3ppg, 1,9rpg, 3,6aqpg and 1,4spg. He began his basketball career at Lone Star High School and then played at Indiana State (NCAA) from 2020-2024 amassing a total of 128 games. He then added an extra season with the University Of Texas. He spoke to germanhoops.com about his basketball career.

Thanks Julian for talking to eurobasket.germanhoops.com. Let´s talk about your game. Your a 190cm guard. If you had to compare your game to a NBA player who would best fit the description?

My game has changed a little. At first I was compared more to Ja M orant, but now I´m shooting more jump shots and I play more like a mix of Tyrese Haliburton and Shai Gillgeous-Alexander.

You played quarterback in high school. How has your football skills given you an advantage in your basketball development?

It has helped me. It has helped my playmaking being able to make all kinds of passes. It has also helped my timing and I do Like throwing the TD pass. My favorite pass is penetrating and seeing the open big but then kicking out to the three point line.

You’re a player that can fill the stat well. Talk about your offensive game. What are you biggest strengths of the court?

My speed is my #1 strength. I can push the pace well and get by the first line of defense. My playmaking is also a strength. I like getting guys involved. I showed with Munster that I could do that. I also can pick my spots well.

You shot really well at Indiana State from outside, but at Texas and Munster the shot was a work in progress. Talk a little about your three pointer development. What strides do you want to do overseas with your shot?

I had more open three´s and catch and shoot opportunities at Indiana State. I had a different system at Texas. I had less catch and shoot there and has more off the dribble. That effected my percentages. It was the same at Munster. I´m playing with better players in Koblenz and that will help my efficiency.

Your also a very ambitious defender at the guard position. Talk about what kind of a defender do are now and what kind of a defender you still want to become?

At the moment, I can be any type of defender. If you want me to pressure or chase shooters, I can do that. I want to become even more solid on defense down the road.

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

I´m working mostly on picking my spots.

You began your NCAA career at Indiana State improving your scoring each season. How vital was Josh Schertz in your basketball development in his 3 years with you?

Coach Schertz and his staff were super vital for my development at Indiana State. They really cared a lot about player development. I made my biggest jump there between my years 2-3. I asked coach how I can get better and we was straight up with me. I took it on chain and worked hard that summer. He told me things that players don´t always want to hear. I really respect him for that,

You were teammates with Swiss Army knife Cameron Henry. I loved watching him compete in Frankfurt a few seasons ago. What was your fondest moment with him on the court? Is he the best definition of the ultimate winner?

I can´t think of just one time with him. We had so many great moments together. Cam is the ultimate winner/Swiss army knife/competitor. I learned so much from his game and the mental side of the game.

What memories do you have of the incredible NIT run in 2024. How tough was the 79-77 loss to Seton Hall? You guys were so close. Is there a moment that is still in your mind?

I will never forget that whole NIT run. The 2 years with Coach Schertz before that were a lot of hard work, but also failure. After our loss to Bradley, we came back the next season and went straight to work. We all knew what to do and had a great season.

You then added 1 more season with the University of Texas (NCAA) averaging 4.7ppg, 1.5rpg, 3.0apg. What kind of an experience was this added season for you? Your minutes dropped from 34-19. What positives could you get from it?

I learned how to paly well with other really good players. I also learned how to fight through adversary and the business side of it.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Jordan Pope?

We didn´t play 1-1, but had great battles in 5-5.

Who is the toughest player that you ever faced in the NCAA that reached the NBA?

Jadon Ivey, Walter Clayton and AJ Green.

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Trae Johnson, Tyre Key, Jake LaRavia, Cam Henry and Isaiah Swope

Please list your personal NBA Mount Rushmore

Kobe Bryant, Manu Ginooboli, Shai Gillgeous-Alexander and Steve Nash

Who is your GOAT?

Michael Jordan

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

Fore sure.

Thanks Julian for the chat.