Scoring 50 points or more in a pro basketball game no matter at what level is no simple feat. It is even rarer when it happens twice within a week. Scoring 40 plus points is also rare but it happens every week, but 50 points is simply another dimension. It happened twice in the second division in Luxemburg in only a short period of time. On October 4th, American Cobie Barnes erupted for 51 points in a win and only 4 days later it was another American with Felix Kloman (196-G, college: Babson) who exploded for 50 points also in a win. It is only normal that achieving a feat like that is very special.

“I feel good! Big credit to those U18 guys, they play hard and are all going to be great players. I am excited for another chance at 2 points in a big matchup tomorrow”, said Felix Kloman.

The 196cm guard played 3 seasons at Brown University (NCAA) and played 50 NCAA games and never averaged more than 5,0ppg in the NCAA. He decided to move down to the NCAA 3 and played with Babson and showed that he can not only be a consistent scorer, but a very versatile player as he averaged 17.7ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.5apg, 1.4spg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 45.6%, 3PT: 40.1%, FT: 83.1%. He did score 20 plus points on several occasions at Babson, but his 50 points overseas was definitely a career high for him. Did the 50 points in a way shock him or was it something you feel you were always capable of?

“It did not shock me. Not to sound arrogant, but I have put in the work so to see the results come is what you hope for”, said Felix Kloman.

Sometimes guys will have certain rituals that they do before games. Having a certain pre game meal also belongs to some players rituals before a game. Did he have a special breakfast on Wednesday and feel different going into the game or was it just a normal game day for him?

“Yes I actually powered up with some Sports Sleep electrolytes right before the game which gave me the extra boost I needed to perform. Check them out on instagram @getsportsleep”, said Flex Kloman.

It is always interesting to find out how rapidly a player knew from the start of the gun that he would have a good game. Back in the day when a guy like Larry Bird hit his first 5-6 shots in a row, you simply knew that he would probably score 30-40 points. But with other players like Felix Kloman, he is simply in the zone and not thinking about in what direction his scoring game may go in.

“To be honest I didn’t. I try to take the game one play at a time and if the points end up stacking up they stack up”, added Felix Kloman.

Sometimes when a player is close to 50 points, the question is always did he know he was close and knew even when he it the magical mark? Not all arenas overseas will have the names of the players and their points listed on the score board in the arena,

“I knew my point total because it says so on the scoreboard but I think my coach and teammates were more focused on getting the win as we didn’t pull away until late.”, stated Flex Kloman.

When you see 20-25 team assists at the end of 40 minutes, then you know that team basketball was cherished by that team. However when your team AS Soleuvre Belvaux (Luxembourg-Nationale 2) only had 7 team assists, you know that Kloman had to settle a lot of business with isolation play.

“Probably a lot of isolation but I will give love to my point guard Gille Weis who gets me the ball in spots where I can isolate and score”, warned Felix Kloman.

He shot 14/21. Was picking your spots on this day easier than on other days?

“I wouldn’t say so. I think some days you’re just on and Wednesday was definitely one of those days. Hopefully I don’t go like 0/15 tomorrow as a repercussion for my great shooting night”, smiled Flex Kloman. Thank God for him he didn´t put up the goose egg in the next game, but actually had another great scoring game

How valuable was it having Christian Parker being aggressive and opening up space for you? He had a great game with 25 points.

“It’s easy to score when playing with a big fella like Christian. It’s been a great start to the year for us and the club and we are both hoping to build on it. Shoutout all my fellow D3 hoopers”, warned Felix Kloman

His scoring increased every game in Luxemburg from 18, 33 and 50 points. Does one aim higher and go for 60 in the next game or are you grounded enough to know that that feat was very rare and special?

“I don’t think I’ll be going for 50 every game, but I have the utmost confidence in my scoring ability and there is no doubt in my mind I am capable of one upping that performance. I think as a scorer you have to be a bit delusionaly confident. I definitely am grateful for the fact we got a win on wednesday as well”, said Felix Kloman.

There are so many players overseas that came from lower college levels like JUCO, NAIA and NCAA 3 that are grinding daily to get better and to continue to climb the ladder season by season. How much hope does a game give you for your grind and hope of continuing to move up the basketball ladder overseas?

“I have always believed in myself and that I have what it takes to succeed overseas, so it is definitely an awesome feeling to see some of that work pay off. Now is no time to be satisfied however, as there is a lot of work yet to do. Still important to celebrate the small wins though on your journey for sure”, stressed Felix Kloman.

Usually after an incredible performance like that, you will see info about it on social media. You can simply never get bored of watching that crushing dunk or the 10th three pointer in a game. Was his phone flooded with congratulatory messages after the feat?

“Not too many hahaha but I am super grateful for my friends and family that did show love and the fact that I can feel their support from overseas”, stated Felix Kloman.

A big tradition in basketball Germany after a player makes the 100 points is to get the team donuts. How was it after his 50 points? Did he do something special for his teammates?

“I didn’t do anything special, I just went home and threw on Game of Thrones. I still can’t believe how bad that last season was. If anything I am just excited to get back out on the court and keep proving that I can make an impact”, warned Felix Kloman.

Did he have a special bucket from the game. Perhaps that deep three or a dunk or an off balance shot?

Free throws because it is a focus of mine to get to the line”, stressed Felix Kloman.

Scoring 50 points is something very special to do, but he didn´t do it again or top it 3 days later. This time he produced 32 points which is still incredible, but for him just another day at the office as he is averaging 33/6/2/2 stats through 4 games. But the most important thing was that he got the dub. AS Soleuvre Belvaux (Luxembourg-Nationale 2) is currently 4-0 and have big aspirations to move up. Felix Kloman will surely continue to score 30 plus points a lot and possibly even score 50 + points again, but for him that is just extra icing on the cake. He knows exactly what he wants to accomplish in the long run come next spring 2026.