What to Consider Beyond the Paycheck in Overseas Hoops
Last week, I had a conversation with a player who had just received two overseas offers. Country A offered more money—straightforward cash. Country B offered slightly less, but came with a few perks and was in a country with a much lower cost of living. Like many players before him, he was stuck in a […]
The Five Cardinal Sins: Mistakes Overseas Players Don´t Even Know They Are Making-Written by Lauren Neaves (Agent)
Every season, I have to negotiate multiple contract terminations and exit packages for players who, for one reason or another, were not up to the team’s expectations. A team’s expectations…what are those exactly? Many would assume that would be prolific scoring, dominating performances, etc. They wouldn’t be wrong, indeed players must have a strong impact […]
Make Your Downtime Count Overseas
Ask any overseas hooper about their season schedule, and you’ll probably hear a lot about practices, travel, and games—but there’s another part of the lifestyle no one talks about enough: the downtime. And I mean a lot of downtime. Whether you’re playing in a second-division league in Portugal, a mid-tier team in Germany, or even […]
The Three Phases of an Overseas Basketball Season: What Every Pro Should Know
Playing professional basketball overseas isn’t just about lacing up your sneakers and getting buckets. The season is a long, mentally and physically demanding grind, split into three distinct phases—each bringing unique challenges and opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned vet or a first-year import, understanding these phases will help you navigate the highs and lows of […]
The Bosman Rule: What Every Overseas Hooper Needs to Know
So you’re a college graduate, agent-signed (or maybe not yet), highlight reel ready, and your eyes are locked on Europe. You’ve read about the Bosman ruling and are hyped at the idea of employment freedom across the continent. You might even think, “If I’m a Bosman A player, I should be good in most leagues, […]
Raising Your Basketball IQ as a Pro
Let’s be honest. Being a professional basketball player—especially overseas—isn’t just about your jumper, your handle, or how high you can get off the floor. The truth is, your mind might be your most underutilized weapon. I’ve seen it time and time again across Europe: ultra-talented players with all the tools but zero idea how to […]
Should You Sign a Non-Exclusive Contract with an Agent?
When you’re chasing the overseas basketball dream, few decisions are as important—or as misunderstood—as the type of contract you sign with an agent. It might seem like a minor detail in the grand scheme of your career, but trust me, it’s not. Whether you’re fresh out of college or a seasoned vet trying to squeeze […]
Distractions Will Find You—Even Overseas
Let’s get one thing straight from the jump: There will always be distractions. Overseas. Back home. In the NBA. In college. Everywhere. The question isn’t if they’ll show up—because they will. The real question is: How are you going to handle them? If you’re an overseas hooper right now, I want you to take a […]
NIL Money Now… But What Happens When You Come Home?
Let’s talk about something that very few people are saying out loud right now.Something that I wish more European hoopers—and their families—would consider before chasing the U.S. college dream under the new NIL gold rush. We all know the NCAA game has changed. NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals have transformed U.S. college basketball into […]
Life After Basketball — And Still Making an Impact
Yes, there is life after basketball.A good one. A fulfilling one. Even a great one—if you choose to make it that way. And I get it… that question is a scary one for a lot of athletes. We spend years, sometimes decades, shaping our identity around one thing: being a hooper. It’s who we are. […]