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Jahmius Ramsey(Pallacanestro Trieste) Will Never Forget His NBA Debut Battling Chris Paul Ánd Devin Booker And Thinking Dang I´m In The NBA

Jahmi’us Ramsey (190-SG-2001, college: Texas Tech) is a 24 year old 190cm guard from Arlington, Texas that is playing his first season overseas with Pallacanestro Trieste (Italy Serie A). He begna his basketball career at Mansfield Summit bhigh school and then also gathered expereince at IMG Prep academy, Oak Hill academy, Drive nation and Duncanville high school. He then played a season at Texas Tech University (NCAA) averaging 15.0ppg, 4.0rpg, 2.2apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 44.9%, 3PT: 42.9%, FT: 64.1%. He was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in 2020. He played his first 5 seasons in the NBA and G-League. He played a total of 39 NBA games with Sacramento and Toronto and in the G-League played with Stockton, Oklahoma City, and the Raptors 905. He spoke to germanhoops.com before a Basketball Champions League game against Wurzburg.

You are playing your first season overseas with Pallacanestro Trieste. What kind of experience has Italy been so far, and what have you enjoyed the most about the opportunity with them?

The experience here in Italy has been a good one for me, both on and off the court. Basketball-wise, the play style is similar to college, which is great for me. Off the court, the food is amazing—bread and cheese here are the best ever. What I’ve enjoyed the most about this opportunity is being able to spread God’s word and His love through what He has blessed me to do.

You played your first five seasons in the NBA and G League. Is Europe now your number one goal, or could a return to the NBA still be realistic for you?

The NBA is still very realistic for me, in my opinion, and that’s what I’m working toward.

What was your wake-up call to being overseas—when you really felt that you were far from home?

Maybe the flight. It was extremely long.

How long?

Fourteen hours total. The longest stretch without a break was nine hours. And then, not seeing my wife for two months—that was hard. Those were probably my two wake-up calls.

Trieste is in the middle of the pack in Serie A and battling in the BCL. How confident are you that this club has the potential to make the playoffs?

I’m very confident. I like our group. We just have to keep pushing and keep meshing together on the court. But yes, I’m very confident—we have a really good group of guys.

You’ve needed no adjustment period, putting up very good stats in Serie A and the BCL. What is your secret to being so consistent right away?

Jesus Christ. He helps me go out there and do everything I do every night. It’s a blessing. He alone helps me be consistent and persistent in everything I do. All glory to Him.

How valuable has veteran teammate Markel Brown been in your adjustment period? Was he the guy who took you under his wing to help you overseas?

Oh—super valuable. Markel Brown has been extremely helpful. I just told him a practice or two ago that I’m watching him—meaning I like the things he does. He’s been here six years and picked up on tricks that help him perform well. Later he told me he did the same thing when he first got here, watching older guys. So having him in my first year here has been extremely helpful and valuable.

You played your first two NBA seasons with the Sacramento Kings as well as in the G League. After one NCAA season, you turned pro. What do you remember being your wake-up call as a rookie in the NBA?

My experience was totally different because we had COVID, so we went straight into the year. Honestly, my wake-up call came after I got cut—not necessarily in the first one or two years. That moment felt like my real wake-up call.

You made your NBA debut against the Phoenix Suns, scoring two points and playing against guys like Chris Paul and Devin Booker. What do you remember most from your debut?

I remember thinking, “Dang, I’m here. This is the NBA.” Looking back now, it feels different, but at that moment it was crazy—just realizing I was really in the NBA.

You had some notable teammates: Harrison Barnes, De’Aaron Fox, Buddy Hield. Which player in those two years had the biggest impact on you?

Honestly, all three. Buddy, Harrison Barnes, and De’Aaron Fox were all vets to me, each in different ways. Fox was like a role model—I watched him, learned from his routines. Harrison was like an older OG, asking me things like, “Did you get your extra shots in today?” And Buddy was like a friend-OG, making sure I was good outside of basketball. Me and Buddy live in the same city, so we have even more of a relationship.

You played your third pro season with the Oklahoma City Blue and were very consistent that season. Did you ever feel like you were close to an NBA call-up?

I think so, yes. But it’s all on God’s timing. As far as when I’ll be back in the NBA, I leave it in His hands and just try to do my part every time I play. He’ll do what I can’t do—give me the opportunity when it’s time.

In your fourth pro season, you mostly played with the Oklahoma City Blue but also had two 10-day contracts with the Toronto Raptors. What was it like being with the Raptors on those short contracts? Is it even possible to build relationships in such a short time?

Yeah, not anything super deep, but basketball works like that. Growing up, you go to camps, meet guys, then see them again later. Players get traded all the time. You kind of just know people. So it’s not foreign—once you meet someone the first time, the next time it already feels familiar.

Last season you averaged 20 points in the G League for the first time, but still no NBA call-up. Did you lose faith in the NBA process?

No, I didn’t. I put my faith in Jesus Christ, not the NBA process. So no, I didn’t lose faith in Him—I can’t. He is my rock, my everything.

You also played a season at Texas Tech University. What was your favorite game there?

That’s a good question—I have a lot of good memories. Maybe my favorite was against West Virginia at home, when me, TJ, and someone else all had 20-something points. Seeing my brother TJ get 20 with me—that was dope. I have many other great memories too.

How did coach Chris Beard groom and prepare you for a pro career?

Chris Beard is a great coach. He helped me mentally. His thing was “4 to 1” – a mindset about pushing through, no matter what’s stacked against you or for you. Just keep going.

Who won a one-on-one in practice—you or Kyler Edwards?

Me. I don’t even know if we ever played, but I’m picking me.

Who was the toughest player you faced in the NCAA who reached the NBA?

Tough to say. If we’re talking best career so far, probably Tyrese Maxey or Tyrese Haliburton. But in the NCAA at that time, I wouldn’t pick either of them as the toughest I faced.

Name your five best teammates of all time.

I’ll say Miller Kopp and TJ Shannon. I feel like I’d leave out too many guys otherwise, so I’ll leave it at those two.

And name your personal NBA Mount Rushmore.

Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Shaquille O’Neal. I don’t love doing top lists because there are so many great players, but I’m good with that four.

Who is your GOAT?

Jesus Christ.

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

No, I didn’t. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it.

Thanks Jahmius for the chat.

DJ Woodmore(Ahorn Camp Baskets Speyer) Just Continues To Get Better With Age

DJ Woodmore (190-SG-1992, college: VWU) is a 32 year old 190cm point guard that is playing his 10th professional season and 8th with the Ahorn Camp Bis Baskets Speyer. Last season with Speyer he averaged 17.9ppg, 5.9rpg, 4.2apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 56.5%, 3PT: 41.5%, FT: 82.9% and 2 seasons ago averaged 16.3ppg, 5.3rpg, 3.1apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 52.0%, 3PT: 36.5%, FT: 86.6%. Three seasons ago he averaged 15.5ppg, 6.3rpg, 3.0apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 55.8%, 3PT: 43.3%, FT: 81.0%. In the 2020-2021 season with the EPG Baskets Koblenz he averaged 13,3ppg, 6,0rpg, 4,3apf and 1,3spg. In 2019-2020 with the Morgenstern BIS Basket Speyer (Germany-ProB) he played 21 games averaging 15.1ppg, 4.4rpg, 2.3apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 60.0%, 3PT-2 (50.0%), FT: 87.3%. In 2018-2019 13.8ppg, 4.5rpg, 2.8apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 60.2%, 3PT: 36.5%, FT: 71.6%. In his first two seasons with Speyer he averaged 14.5ppg, 5.2rpg, 2.3apg, FGP: 44.6%, 3PT: 40.1%, FT: 72.1% and 17.5ppg, 7.0rpg, 3.4apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 47.5%, 3PT: 33.0%, FT: 76.4%. he played at Virginia Wesleyan College (NCAA3): from 2010-2014 and as a senior played 31 games averaging 20.1ppg, 5.9rpg, 2.4apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 50.3% (219/435), 3Pts: 46.0% (91/198), FT: 76.9% (93/121). He spoke to germanhoops.com after the big 76-71 win over Ludwigsburg.

Congrats DJ on the big 76-71 win in Ludwigsburg. How big was it winning again after the tough 86-84 loss last weekend to the RheinStars?

Thanks, I thought it was an important win for us, but not because of the loss to Köln but it’s always better to go into the bye week with a good feeling. We’ll enjoy the break a little more this way.

Sometimes a team can be down after a tough loss like against the RheinStars, but the Ahorn Camp Baskets rebounded with a win. Did you sense there was some urgency within the team to win right away again?

I think we approached it the same way as we always have. I think everybody feels like we let a few games slip through our hands. But we’ve been right there every weekend. We’re very familiar with Ludwigsburg and know how dangerous they can be. So it was already a sense of urgency.

Ludwigsburg had the tight 20-17 lead after 10 minutes. The team allowed many three´s early on, but then cleaned that up. Did their influx of three´s surprise you early on?

Yes, a few guys who we weren’t expecting to hit shots stepped up and made some tough ones. But well we didn’t panic. I thought we stuck to the game plan early and just played percentages.

In the second quarter Speyer buckled down on defense allowing only 9 points to lead 32-29. What adjustments did the team make on the defensive end?

Just staying consistent and trusting the game plan. David Aichele was really good protecting the basket. And Dennis Diala was doing a good job at making it tough for their guards.

In the third quarter Ludwigsburg found their offensive groove again and scored 25 points. They had the 54-53 advantage after 30 minutes. Speyer had problems containing the drive and what else gave you headaches on defense in the third quarter?

I thought they did a good job of attacking and not settling. And we had the opposite approach. We settled a little bit too much and allowedthem to make their runs. Turnovers also killed us in the third.

It was a tight battle in the fourth quarter. What did head coach Carl Mbassa tell the team to do better in the fourth quarter?

Slow the game down and let the offense create opportunities for us. We took better care of the ball and had more possessions. We found Carlos and he was stepping up big time.

Carlos Hidalgo scored 8 unanswered points to get Speyer in great position to cruise to victory. Is Hidalgo Speyer´s version of Ruppert Hennen of the RheinStars?

He’s definitely our floor general and sets the tone for us in late game situations. When he has it going we’re a much better team. He was everywhere offensively and defensively with four steals.

But Ludwigsburg kept fighting and cut the lead down to 1 point with a few minutes remaining. What was key in crunch-time for preserving the win?

We’ve been in similar situations and couldn’t pull it out. I think the experience helped us in this game. I want to say we’re learning from our mistakes.

Where was this game won? From the stats pretty even and despite Speyer hitting only 3 three´s, you won the game. Was it the little things here and there that sealed the win?

Stepping up and hitting free throws was big for us. We weren’t perfect from the line but we made the ones we needed to. And got the stops when we needed to!

Ludwigsburg always have really talented young players. Some that come to mind are Lenny Anigbata and Julis Baumer. Was there one player that stood out for you?

Anigbata Baumer and Pleta are all really good young players. Definitely think they all have bright futures ahead of them.

Speyer is 4-4. How content have you been with the start? Without 3 road wins in a row, the team would be struggling now.

After starting 0-3 in definitely content with where we are. But I think we all believe we could easily be 6-2 or 7-1. A couple fourth quarter collapses have changed the outcome of a lot of these games. I think we’ve led in the 4th quarter in every game this season.

How realistic are the playoffs this season with the team you have and the Pro B competition?

Very realistic but we won’t look that far ahead. Just need to get through the rest of this tough schedule we have ahead of us.

The team has a good core back with Hidalgo, Diala and Aichele and Rupp. How would you describe the team chemistry at this juncture of the season?

Great chemistry. Everybody has a good feel for each other on and off the court and I think that helps. And the new players fit is perfectly with the core.

Your averaging 20,0ppg this season and since returning to Speyer from Koblenz in 2021, you have improved your season scoring each season. You continue to show no signs of slowing down. Does the fact that knowing this is your team continue to motivate you to be the best version of yourself?

Absolutely. I feel like I’m improving each year. But knowing my team needs me to lead and be ready each week, makes the motivation easy to keep going.

I thought I had seen it all with 40 points last season against Ludwigsburg and this season bang you do it again against Wurzburg. How about scoring another 40 points this season?

I really needed to be on my game against Würzburg. At that point we were 0-3 and I know we shouldn’t afford to drop another one. I was locked in from the jump. I’m a little upset I missed a wide open layup that could of gave me a career high. But I’ll take the 40 and the win.

Coming into this season you had averaged 40% or better from outside in 2 of the last 3 seasons and now your averaging a crazy 57% from outside. Do you have that feeling now that everything you tough will fall in?

Yes. I shoot it with extreme confidence. And I only look to take the good shots. I try not to force anything so every shot feels comfortable

You also continue to be a aggressive defender and continue to defend very well. What´s the most challenging thing with defending well and being consistent at this stage of your career where you aren´t getting any younger?

Just trying to limit my mistakes defensively. But if I’m being honest, it’s hard to bring that level of focus and intensity in practice each day but it’s always going to be there on the weekend. Hope it stays that way for the next few years.

Who wins a 1-1 in practice you or Carlos Hidalgo?

Me and it’s not even close lol

Thanks DJ for the chat.

Aamondae Coleman(BG Dorsten) Is Motivated To Work Even Harder After Exploding For 42 Points Last Weekend Over Herford

Aamondae Coleman (200-F/C-1998, college: Fresno Pacific, agency: Bell Basketball) is a 200cm forward from Las Vegas, Nevada playing his third professional season and first in Germany with Regionalliga team BG Dorsten. Last season he played with Akranes IA (Iceland-Division I) averaging 22.8pp), 9.0rpg, 2.6apg, 1.1spg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 65.5%, 3PT: 41.2%, FT: 63.1%. He split his rookie season with APOP Paphou (Cyprus-OPAP Basket League) averaging 15.0ppg, 7.9rpg, 1.4apg, 2FGP: 57.9%, 3FGP: 15.8%, FT: 59.0%, in Dec.’22 moved to Kutaisi 2010 (Georgia-Superleague) averaging 10.3ppg, 5.6rpg, FGP: 61.0%, FT: 41.7%. He began his basketball career with Desert Oasis high school and then played at Fresno Pacific University (NCAA2) from 2017-2021 playing a total of 97 games and in his senior year averaged 20.4ppg, 6.9rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 58.0%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 69.2%. He spoke to germanhoops after scoring 42 points against Herford.

Thanks Aamondae for talking to germanhoops.com. You scored 42 points last weekend, but lost the game to Herford. How tough was this? Could you at anyway enjoy your personal achievement?

Thank you sir for having me! I truly appreciate it! And honestly I couldn’t really enjoy it too much in the moment because we didn’t pull out the win, but I definitely enjoyed it a little more once I got home and talked to family/friends! I have a such a great support system and I honestly just thank God for them!

You did all you could with 42 points but lost 116-106. Does a result like that give you that feeling inside that you could have done more?

Honestly, yes I felt like I could have. I always feel that I can always be better and try to avoid complacency, especially if we come out on the losing end. I had a few TOs that I wish I could have had back too.

Despite the loss will there be any kind of 42 points celebration? I mean the team giving you a dinner or you giving them a dinner.

Lol maybe, I’ll have to wait and see. Just wish we could have secured the win, but we’ll learn from it and bounce back and be better!

Talk a little about the game. The team had some solid defensive games, but 116 was the most points it has given up. What were the main problems with the defense against Herford?

They’re a great offensive team, have to give them credit. But on our end I think we just had too many turnovers (myself included) which led to easy transition points. Also, we over helped off of shooters a little too often, the 3s they hit really killed us unfortunately.

How rapidly did you know going in that you would have a great game?

I’d say after my first couple of shots; ironically I missed my first shot/layup of the game but I locked in after that thankfully. I also had a subpar game in our previous game, so I honestly was looking forward to having a good bounce back game.

Did you have a special breakfast or pre game dinner? What do you feel was different than in any other game in your career?

I won’t say anything special just chicken and eggs, but I ate a little more servings than usual so maybe that was the key lol

You once scored 37 points in Iceland and 40 points in the NCAA 2 against the Academy of Art. Was this the most points in your career?

Yes sir, this was my career high! Truly a blessing, God is so good. (I also think I had a 39 point game last year in Iceland too, but I might be wrong.)

This was the headline on eurobasket.com Aamondae Coleman was the second top scorer in the whole world yesterday having an unbelievable 42 points in his last game in Dorsten. How does that title make you feel?

It honestly made me feel blessed and honored. To see your hard work pay off and get the recognition, truly a blessing! It also made me feel even more motivated to work even harder and try to reach another level!

You shot 16/21. How would describe your shooting day? You only took 1 three pointer.

My shot felt good honestly! I went 9/10 at the line and hit a middy too. I wish I could have got some more 3s up but I know they will come, just have to stay ready!

What was your favorite play or bucket in your 42 points?

I’d say either one of my And1’s in the 1st half or one of the 2 charges I took. I honestly love taking charges; it´s a turnover for the other team, opposing player gets a foul, and it’s such a great momentum play for our team whenever I take one!

Paul Lunguana had another great game with 28 points. He had 29 in another game. Was his great game a bit in the shadow of your game?

Not at all, Paul is such a great ball player and he had a great game of his own! We’ve only known each other for a couple of months but our relationship/friendship is strong and we’re so close already, he truly is my brother! We’re always in the gym working and just trying to improve our game. Iron sharpens iron!

After scoring 42 points, do you feel like 50 points is reachable in the Regionalliga?

Ahhh possibly but 50 is tough, but I mean who knows though? I try not to think about scoring and just read the defense/take what the defense gives me. Some nights it’s scoring, other nights it’s distributing if the defense is overly-focused on me. But anything is possible with God, so if I get hot again they’re might be a chance!

Thanks Aamondae for the chat.