Securing Your Future As An Import Player Overseas
As a professional athlete, time is never on your side, and this rings especially true for basketball players competing overseas. While other sports often offer the security of multi-season contracts, the majority of contracts in overseas basketball are typically for just one season. This means that there’s little room for underperformance or setbacks. The pressure […]
Earning Playing Time Overseas
Are you a basketball player looking to earn playing time overseas as an import player? Sometimes there is more to it than the simple, “I am better than the player ahead of me.” Playing overseas comes with a much different set of rules than you are probably used to, but if you are aware of […]
Overcoming A Shooting Slump
Shooting slumps are a common struggle for basketball players at all levels, from youth to professional. The only difference when you are playing overseas is that a prolonged shooting slump can get you fired. A shooting slump can be frustrating, affecting a player’s confidence and overall performance on the court. However, with the right mindset […]
Why Overseas Inflated Stats May Hurt You
I know everyone wants to go out and average 30 points a game overseas, but let me explain to you how doing so may hurt your chances of playing on a higher level. You may think that scouts, GMs, and coaches only look at your stats as a factor in if you get a job […]
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 […]