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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Roadblocks Non-D1 Players Face Overseas—And How to Overcome Them
For many college hoopers, the dream doesn’t end when the final buzzer sounds on their NCAA, NAIA, or Juco careers. Overseas basketball offers an alternative route to continue playing professionally, but for non-D1 players, that road is filled with obstacles. The reality is harsh: The competition is fierce, exposure is limited, and getting a foot […]
Leagues Without Borders: The Real Risks Behind Non-FIBA Exposure Routes
Straight off the heels of Part 1—where I exposed the growing trend of agents nudging players toward combine events for potential kickbacks—I want to talk about an extension of this issue that’s gaining traction fast. It starts at a combine.It ends in a “league” that’s not recognized by FIBA or the NBA.And somewhere in the […]
Discount Codes? When Agents Start Playing a Different Game
Over the last few weeks, I’ve had some troubling conversations with four different players—all of them reaching out independently with the same uneasy question:“Sean, does this sound right to you?” What they shared wasn’t illegal. But it was definitely suspect. And in my eyes—unethical. Each story centered around an agent based in the U.S. recommending […]
Why You Don’t Know How Good Your Agent Is Until You’re Injured or Fired
In overseas basketball, everything seems great when you’re healthy, playing well, and getting paid on time. But when things take a turn—whether due to injury or a sudden contract termination—you quickly realize just how valuable a good agent can be. I always say: A player never knows how good their agent is until they are […]
The Harsh Reality for Rookies and Gap Year Players in Overseas Hoops
Overseas basketball has become a dream for countless aspiring hoopers recently. The opportunity to travel the world, get paid to play, and continue a basketball career beyond college is undeniably appealing. But here’s the truth—securing that first contract has never been harder. The overseas basketball market is evolving, and for Gap Year players and Rookies, […]
Balancing Basketball and Life Overseas
While chasing the dream of hooping overseas, players often find themselves struggling to balance the demands of the sport with the realities of life in a foreign country. Time management, cultural adjustments, and maintaining personal well-being can all feel overwhelming. However, with the right approach, you can achieve a fulfilling balance between basketball and life […]
Mental Challenges of Playing Overseas and How to Overcome Them
The recent and tragic death of former EuroLeague player Janis Timma from Latvia serves as a stark reminder that the mental health of basketball players overseas is a serious issue. I did not know him personally, but when something happens to someone in the overseas basketball community, we all feel it. While the excitement of […]