Jamahri Harvey (193-G, college: Presbyterian, agency: Origins Sports Group) is a 193cm guard from North Carolina that played his rookie season with German Regionalliga team BBC Twisters Rendsburg averaging 21,3ppg, 5,0rpg, 2,7apg and 2,1spg. He began his basketball career at Northwood Temple Academy and also played at Moravian Prep. He then played 2 seasons at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (NCAA) averaging 7.8ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 36.8%, 3PT: 36.2%, FT: 68.8% and 5.3ppg, 1.8rpg, FGP: 33.3%, 3PT: 36.9%, FT: 75.0% and then moved to Presbyterian College (NCAA) averaging 7.9ppg, 2.3rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 48.6%, 3PT: 25.6%, FT: 76.2% and 7.1ppg, 2.2rpg, FGP: 39.5%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 84.4%. He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball.

Thanks Jamahri for talking to germanhoops.com. Your playing your rookie season for the BBC Twisters Rendsburg (Germany-Regionalliga). What kind of experience has it been strapping the uniform on for them? What have you enjoyed most about the experience?

Honestly I am just grateful for the opportunity to be able to do what I love at the pro level. It has been a dream come true for me. I have enjoyed mostly just the way I am able to play my game freely, and of course being able to live in a different country.

What was your wake up call to being overseas where you knew that you were far away from home?

I already knew what I was getting myself into, but it definitely hit home when I missed Thanksgiving, and realized the other holidays I would miss as well.

The team has struggled this season. The club allows many points, but don’t score as much. Has defense been the biggest problem for winning?

Defense has definitely been a struggle of ours. We have a lot of young guys, so it’s not easy to guard at a high level, but I think we will be fine during the second half of the season. We are getting better everyday.

Is the depeth a problem? It seems like the team is missing consistent scoring. Do you feel pressure to have to always score 20 plus points?

I think we have enough in our locker room to win games. I just think it has been an adjustment for the whole team due to receiving a new coach. I don’t feel any pressure at all though, I was born to do this. Plus, bad games happen so if I do not perform how I would like I just chalk it up and prepare for the next one.

You never averaged more than 7,0ppg in the NCAA. How good does it feel being the main scoring option?

It feels good to be able to showcase my game, as I feel like I could have always scored at any level I played.

Let’s talk about your game. You’re a 193cm guard. If you had to compare your game to a NBA player who would best fit the description?

I would compare my game to somebody like CJ McCollum, because of his shooting ability along with 3 level scoring.

You’re a player filling the stat sheet very well overseas. Talk a little about your offensive game. What are your biggest strengths on the court?

I think my biggest strength is my shooting ability for sure. However, I think I can do it all and my playmaking ability also is a strength because it allows me to keep the defense honest.

You were mostly a solid outside shooter in the NCAA. This season your near 40%. What is missing for you to become a great shooter overseas?

I think for me it is just endurance. I have a lot bigger role than I’m used to, so it’s been an adjustment to do everything and still keep my legs under me for my shots. I think I will get better with time.

Your also a very active and aggressive defender. How would you rate your game now as a defender and what kind of a defender do you still want to become?

I think my defensive ability is another strong suit of mine. Being able to not only guard the ball, but get steals and blocks has been good for our team. I would like to take my defense to another level as much as I can. As we all know defense wins games.

You played at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (NCAA) from 2020-2023. Your minutes dipped from 26 to 18 to 12 in your 3 years. That is very uncommon. Usually minutes rise for a player. How did you witness your 3 years there? How did your game develop despite getting lesser minutes each season?

I think my time at Wilmington was just an unfortunate situation. I would say those 3 years prepared me for life outside of basketball. I was mentally and emotionally challenged but it ultimately built me up. I also think my game developed greatly, as I treated practice like my games. It allowed me to not lose confidence and understand that the guys playing over me were no more better than me.

You won the CTI title in 2022. How good did that chip feel beating MTSU? You had a great game against N Colorado. What memories do you have of that magical run?

That was a great experience for me! I loved every part of it. Being able to win a post season championship in college is not common. I will forever cherish that moment. I think my fav memories were definitely getting buckets against N Colorado with Dalton Knecht guarding me.

You had many great games there including against Coastal and High Point as a senior. What was your favorite personal game at NC Wilmington?

My personal favorite game would probably be any home game honestly. The atmosphere in there is insane.

You were teammates with borderline NBA player Jaylin Sims. What memories do you have of his game? How good of a player was he and could you soak up anything from his game?

Jaylen is great and I’m forever grateful for him. He took me in as a freshman and showed me the ropes. He was a great player as well and it’s a testament to his hard work, and that’s definitely what I learned the most from him, to always work hard.

You then played 2 seasons at Presbyterian College (NCAA) averaging 7.9ppg, 2.3rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 48.6%, 3PT: 25.6%, FT: 76.2% and 7.1ppg, 2.2rpg, FGP: 39.5%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 84.4%. How vital was it making the decision to go there? What kind of a player did you become there?

I just wanted a change and a chance to be myself. I think Presbyterian gave me the opportunity to do so. Unfortunately, I dealt with a lot of injuries there and that didn’t allow me to play my best at times. Overall I think I matured as a human being during my time there.

You had many great games like against UNF with 21 points. What was your fondest moment on the court there?

My fondest moment was playing against Wake Forest. I played a really good game against a ACC team back in my home state in front of family.

How did head coach Quinton Ferrell groom and prepare you best for a professional career?

I think they allowed me to remember who I was before Wilmington. That has been the biggest thing for me playing pro, as I am more than a shooter again.

Who won a 1-1 in practice Trevon Reddish-Rhone lor you?

Trevon is my guy and it’s always a battle between him. He’s a fierce competitor but I take myself every time.

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

I would have to say either Jordan Hawkins or Antonio Reeves.

Who are your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Tough question. In terms of skill, I would say Jaylen Sims, Shykeim Phillips, Jamarii Thomas,

Kobe Stewart, and Samage Teel. In terms of just being a great teammate, I would say Jaylen Sims, Kobe Stewart, Trevon Reddish, Carl Parrish, and Kory Mincy.

Please name your personal NBA Mount Rushmore?

Lebron James, Kevin Durant, Paul George, Steph Curry. This isn’t including guys I was only able to watch youtube highlights of.

Who is your GOAT?

I have to say Lebron because I never seen Jordan play outside of highlights. But I will say I understand why the older generation says Jordan.

Did you see the sequel to the classic Coming To America? Shouldn’t they have left it alone?

I did not see it because people were telling me it was bad. So I do think they should have left it alone.

Thanks Jamahri for the chat.