MarylandNighthawks.com recently caught up with Nighthawks guard, Tamir Goodman. Tamir has been on a speaking tour all over the country and is preparing for his basketball camps to be held this summer. For more information about Tamir Goodman and his basketball camps, visit www.TamirGoodman.com.

Question: How did you enjoy your first season playing for the Maryland Nighthawks?

Tamir Goodman: This was my sixth season playing professional basketball, it's been my favorite. I loved the Nighthawks hospitality, I love the fans, I love the coaching staff, organization and I love the players. It's just been absolutely amazing.

Q: How do you feel the talent in the PBL compares to overseas in Israel?

TG: I think it's at a very high level. There's great talent in this league and on our team and it was a privilege to be around such great players and such a great group of guys.

Q: How is the finger feeling?

TG: My finger still hasn't healed yet. It feels better, I've been able to start shooting and I still hope to get the swelling down and flexibility at a better level so I can be ready for next season.

Q: How did you enjoy playing in front of the hometown crow?

TG: It was great to play back in front of the home town crowd, especially to see my family in the stands again. It was really a rewarding experience after playing all those years overseas.

Q: Are you superstitious or have a pre-game ritual?

TG: No, I have no superstitions. I just try to be as close as possible to God 24/7.

Q: What are your plans for the offseason?

TG: I have a lot of camps going on especially one camp in particular that I would like to point out, the TGALBC (Tamir Goodman Athletic Leadership Basketball Camp), where I take talented Jewish players from around the country and African-American players as well and we have a Jewish/African-American basketball camp where it helps to promote a lot of good between the two communities as well as develop them as great basketball players.

Q: What were your goals for this past season and are you going to set any goals for next year?

TG: My goals are everyday to do the absolute best in whatever I'm doing and let God take care of the rest. I try to be the best person as a player, a father, and a Jew and I let the rest God take care of.

Q: Do you expect to be back with the Nighthawks next season?

TG: I would be blessed to be back with the Nighthawks next year.