How European Players Can Go Pro: Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone
For many young European players, the dream is clear—go pro and build a long, successful basketball career. But how you start your journey matters just as much as how talented you are. Too many promising players get stuck in the wrong situations, holding themselves back without realizing it. If you want to maximize your chances […]
Tips For European Hooopers Playing Abroad For The First Time
This post is for all the European athletes stepping out of their comfort zones for the first time to either attend college or play basketball professionally in another country. Consider this your heads-up! You’re about to get a taste of what life is like for American players who venture overseas to play ball. Trust me, […]
The Complex Path To Professional Basketball For Youth Players – Part 1
Embarking on the journey to become a professional basketball player is a dream many young talents cherish. However, the harsh reality of the business side of basketball can be a challenging hurdle, especially for local players eager to make their mark. In the first part of this blog series, I recount a disheartening situation where […]
Why I’m Against The Euroleague Allowing Trades
When it comes to the Euroleague entertaining the idea of enabling player trades, there’s a whirlwind of complexities that might not be immediately apparent. From tax intricacies in different countries to the impact on domestic league decisions, and the myriad of other challenges, it’s a terrain fraught with potential issues. However, amidst all these obstacles, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]