Europe
Erik McCree goes pro with Nizhny Novgorod
Erik McCree (203 cm, Louisiana Tech’17) will begin his professional career this 2017-18 with a stint in Europe. He has signed a deal to play for BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia-VTB). The 23-year-old forward appeared in a total of 33 games in his senior year at Lousiana Tech. McCree recorded well-rounded averages of 17.7 ppg and…
Read MoreBenjamin Simons inks with Obradoiro
Benjamin Simons (203 cm, Drake’13) will be reinforcing the roster of Rio Natura Monbus Obradoiro CAB (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2017-18. This will be Benjamin’s first stint with a Spanish club, so this will mean he will be facing a new set of challenges as he plays in a new league. Simons is coming over to…
Read MoreHollis Thompson landed by Olympiacos
Hollis Thompson (203 cm, Georgetown’12) is taking his game to Europe this 2017-18 after agreeing to terms on a deal to play for Greek powerhouse, Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus (Greece-A1). This will be Thompson’s first pro gig outside of the U.S., marking a new chapter in his career. Hollis Thompson began the 2016-17 season with the…
Read MoreDonatas Motiejunas pens with Shandong
Donatas Motiejunas (213 cm) has signed a deal to play for the Shandong Golden Stars (China-CBA) this 2017. Motiejunas is a 26-year-old Lithuanian international player who has been a member of the Lithuanian National Team since 2010. He spent the 2016-17 season on the roster of the New Orleans Pelicans. In 34 games, Donatas recorded…
Read MoreRyan Pearson to play for Dijon
Ryan Pearson (198 cm, George Mason’12) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for JDA Dijon Bourgogne (France-Pro A) this 2017-18. This will be a fresh start for Pearson but he is not coming from very far, having played for Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France-Pro A) in 2016-17. The 27-year-old George Mason University…
Read MoreJahii Carson added by Koroivos
Jahii Carson (178 cm, Arizona State’14) will be reinforcing the backcourt of Greek club ASA Korovoivos Amaliadas (Greek-A1) this 2017-18. The American guard played in Canada in 2016-17 for the Island Storm (Canada-NBL). He played in a total of 49 games for his former team. Carson was able to put together averages of 20.9 ppg…
Read MoreDrew Crawford joins Maccabi Rishon
Drew Crawford (196 cm, Northwestern’14) is making his way back to the Israeli Winner League after inking a deal with Maccabi Rishon Le-Zion (Israel-Winner League). The 26-year-old Crawford got his first run with a European club in 2015-16 with Bnei Hertzeliyya (Israel-Winner League). In 2016-17 Drew took his game to Germany, suiting up for MHP…
Read MoreAdam Kemp signs with BC Beroe
Adam Kemp (208 cm, Marist’14) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for BC Beroe (Bulgaria-NBL) for the upcoming 2017-18 season. The 26-year-old forward is coming off a productive stint playing for Proximus Spirou Charleroi (Belgium-Euromillions League) in 20160-17. Adam played just two games in the FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged 5.0…
Read MoreKevin Murphy heads to Cedevita
Kevin Murphy (196 cm, Tennessee Tech’12) is taking his game to Europe this 2017-18 after landing a deal to play for KK Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia-A1). Murphy is coming off a 14-game stint playing for the Guangxi Rhinos (China-NBL) this 2017. He recorded impressive averages of 45.2 ppg and 9.9 rpg. Kevin played in the NBA D-League for…
Read MoreA.J. English signed by Limoges
A.J. English (192 cm, Iona’16) will continue his professional career this 2017-18 with French club Limoges CSP Elite (France-Pro A). English had a busy rookie season in 2016-17, seeing action for two different European teams. He initially started off on the roster of Enel Brindisi (Italy-Serie A), where A.J. was able to log eight games…
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