Health Insurance Overseas
In most European countries, health insurance is mandatory for all residents, including foreign players who come to play basketball. Finding out what is covered and what not is your responsibility. In most European countries, the employer usually pays for half and the other half is taken directly out of your salary each month. This is […]
Women’s European Basketball Leagues
Although still lacking the exposure and recognition of the men’s side, women’s basketball in Europe has experienced remarkable growth and development, thanks in part to the efforts of the FIBA Europe, the governing body for basketball on the continent. I will delve into the world of women’s basketball and explore the three main active club […]
Men’s European Basketball Leagues
In this blog post, I will compare and contrast several prominent European basketball leagues, including the EuroLeague, EuroCup, Basketball Champions League, and Europe Cup. Hopefully, I can provide valuable insights to help you navigate the diverse European basketball scene. EuroLeague: The EuroLeague holds a prestigious position as one of Europe’s premier basketball competitions. Initially established […]
The Bosman Rule & Its Limitations For European Basketball Players
As a Player Education Specialist, I want to highlight the issue with the Bosman rule and how it affects players in certain European countries. While the Bosman rule allows freedom of movement and employment, it limits Bosman A players in some countries due to their domestic player requirements. In Germany’s 1st league, for example, the […]
What To Do Before Going Back Home
Playing overseas can be an exciting experience while it lasts but at the end of the season, it will be time for you to go back home. When that time comes, it’s important to make sure that you are leaving on good terms and leaving everything in order. Here are some things that a player […]
How To Deal With A Screamer Coach
One of the challenges that many overseas basketball players face is dealing with a coach who yells a lot, especially if the coach does not speak English. It can be intimidating, frustrating, and demotivating, but there are ways to navigate this situation. My dad was my first coach, and he was especially hard on me. […]
Europe vs. College For NBA Exposure…The Pros And Cons
Basketball is a popular sport worldwide, with the NBA being the premier professional league. For many European basketball players, the dream of playing in the NBA is a goal that they aspire to achieve. One way that European players may try to get noticed by NBA scouts is by attending college in the United States. […]
Beware Of Season Ending Pettiness
Slowly but surely, seasons across Europe are coming to a close. Hopefully your experience overseas was a success and you are happy. Unfortunately, towards the end of a season, things can quickly turn sour when players are faced with petty behavior from teams. Whether it’s paying late, checking the state of your apartment and/or car, […]
THE FIVE CARDINAL SINS: MISTAKES OVERSEAS PLAYERS DON’T EVEN KNOW THEY ARE MAKING-Written by Lauren Neaves
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 […]
College vs. Overseas Ball
Hi Teammates! The title of my book Same Name, Different Game wasn’t chosen randomly. Of course, basketball is pretty much the same wherever you go, but there are subtle and not-so-subtle differences when you just finish college and you play overseas. Let’s start with the not-so-subtle differences: -The 24-Second Shot Clock: The 30 seconds you […]