Javion Belle-McCrary (190-G) is a 190cm guard who played at 4 colleges the lasty ears. He began his basketball career with Pickens County High School and then played a season at Lawson State Community College (JUCO) averaging 10.0ppg, 4.2rpg, 2.2apg, FGP: 38.2%, 3PT: 26.6%, FT: 81.7%. He then played a season at Gadsden State Community College (JUCO) averaging 13.4ppg, 2.7rpg, 2.2apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 49.3%, 3PT: 43.4%, FT: 70.9%. He then played a season at Shorter University (NCAA2) and then played a season at William Penn University (NAIA) averaging 10.6ppg, 4.1rpg, 2.4apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 49.8%, 3PT: 40.3%, FT: 79.7%. He spoke to germanhoops.com before taking part at the RSI Las Vegas Overseas Combine.

Thanks Javion for talking to germanhoops.com. Your playing at the RSI Las Vegas Overseas Combine. Your coming directly out of school. How excited are you to taking part and showing your talent?

I’m very excited for the opportunity to show my overall game and to show everyone that I will become a high level pro.

How did you fin about the offer and why did you believe it was the right opportunity for you?

Mr Ron reached out to me through instagram and I thought it could be an opportunity that can help me achieve my dreams and goals.

What is your impression of the man in charge Ron Howard? Are you aware of his incredible track record of helping place guys overseas with jobs?

He’s a pretty cool guy that wants the best for his guys.

What do you appreciate most about Ron Howards character and his ability to help hungry guys get set with a pro career?

It’s all about his guys I mean he has a family and he sacrifices time out of their lives to do the things for us.

Let´s talk about your game. You’re a 190cm guard. If you had to compare your game to a NBA player who would best fit the description?

It depends on the role I have on a team. If I’m the system then I would say I play a little like Brunson,d mitch and kyrie. But if I´m on a loaded team I might have to be a Lou Dort or show everything I can do besides score that can impact winning.

What are your biggest strengths on the offensive end and do you have a hidden strength in your game that doesn´t always get noticed right away?

I would say I´m good at a lot of things, but my off the dribble shots and getting to my spots off the dribble weren’t shown as much this year.

Talk about your shooting. You’re a prolific shooter. Where so you see it currently and what steps do you still need to do to be an even more consistent shooter?

I can really shoot it and I´d say being fundamentally sound and continuing to prepare the right way would make me an even better shooter.

Talk about your playmaking. How did your game grow in school and where do you see your playmaking at the moment?

My playmaking has grown a lot throughout the years. I would say me making better reads when I’m on the ball defined has improved. At the moment I can make a lot of plays with the ball in my hands because I’m constantly learning a lot of different twists and reads

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

I´m a great defender at the moment I like to pressure the ball and force people into the spots I want them to go.

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

I would say my confidence because when I’m the most confident I don’t think I can be stopped.

You played at Lawson State Community College (JUCO) averaging 10.0ppg, 4.2rpg, 2.2apg, FGP: 38.2%, 3PT: 26.6%, FT: 81.7% and at Gadsden State Community College (JUCO) averaging 13.4ppg, 2.7rpg, 2.2apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 49.3%, 3PT: 43.4%, FT: 70.9%. Every player that I have interviewed that played JUCO have reported that Juco was a real grind, but one that they wouldn´t have traded the world for. How was it for you?

Juco was a great experience for me. I learned a lot of fundamentals and life lessons and how to handle adversity.

How valuable were head coaches Stott Carter and Deddric Tarver in your early basketball development? How did each guy help improve your game that season?

I’d say at Lawson coach Carter and his staff taught me how to be a college player and a better overall athlete. Coach Tarver brought the old me out and he really gave me the ball and allowed me to lead his team and made me be the head of the snake to make game winning plays and he brought me my confidence back.

You then played a season at Shorter University (NCAA2) playing 6 games averaging 2.3ppg. How tough was this season for you? What did you learn from it and could you gain any positives?

It was really tough my dad died before I got to campus after I was a 1st team all conference player at Gadsden. My expectations were very high. But the fit there was not good for my game. I learned how to fight through everything that was thrown at me and how to be more professional even if things are not going my way.

You then added a season with William Penn University (NAIA) averaging 10.6ppg, 4.1rpg, 2.4apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 49.8%, 3PT: 40.3%, FT: 79.7%. How vital was this season and how did your game grow?

It was a good season. But my overall game was not shown due to playing with a lot of talented players so I had to fit into a role that helped us win a lot of games. This helped me be able to play in a system and whenever I play with other good players I can play whatever role that is needed and excel at it.

You won the HAAC title. What memories do you have of that run and what was so special about your team?

We all pretty much enjoyed one of another through the ups and downs and it was my first collegiate championship so that puts the icing on the cake. I also wetted my pants on the way to a conference game at Mid Nazarene, soon as we pulled up to their gym I was running to the bathroom and I didn’t make it. But I only played in the 2nd half finished with 13 points and a lot of steals to bring our team back to win the game.

You had many great games like against Missouri Valley and Graceland. What was your favorite on game that season?

I would say Missouri Valley honestly I showcased a lot of things in my game that game.

How did head coach legend John Henry groom and prepare you best for a pro career?

He stayed on me and treated me like a professional. He also gave me a lot of tips and life skills to prepare me for the prolife.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Donovan Rodriguez?

Obviously me

What is your biggest dream as a pro player?

Right now my dream is getting a contract and playing ball until I can’t anymore in a big league.

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

JD Davison

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Michael Jacob’s Foday Sheriff Donovan Shangase Alif Bass Donovan Rodriguez

Please list your personal NBA Mount Rushmore of 4 best players of all-time?

Lebron, Mj, Kobe, Curry

Who is your GOAT?

Lebron

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

I didn’t see it

Thanks Javion for the chat.