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 8.9 rpg. In 2017 Erik was named to the All-C USA 1st Team as the USBWA All-District 11 2nd Team. He will be tested in one of the toughest leagues in Eastern Europe.