Import Player Restrictions: What You Need to Know Before Signing Overseas
For any basketball player looking to play overseas, understanding the rules around import or foreign player restrictions should be a critical part of your decision-making process. These restrictions—determined by each country’s league—can significantly affect your playing time, rotation minutes, and ultimately, your stats. And in professional basketball, your stats often dictate your next contract. Import […]
Why Cutting Out the Middleman Could Be Your Key to Your Hoops Success
Let’s start with a simple question: If you had to choose between earning $500 or $1000, which would you go for? Easy, right? Of course, you’d pick the $1000. Now, here’s the twist—you can only get the $1000 if you kiss your mom, and the $500 if you kiss a stranger. Still going for that […]
“When Should I Fire My Agent?”
It’s early October, and I know some of you are still at home, frustrated that you haven’t landed a contract yet. The title is an exact quote from a player the other day. Trust me, I understand the anxiety. At this point, it’s natural to start pointing fingers—often at your agent. After all, it’s their […]
The Value of Versatility in Overseas Basketball
I was the definition of a “Jack of All Trades, Master of None” kind of player, and honestly, I believe that’s what helped me carve out a long career overseas. Of course, there were other factors too, but you have to remember that I played in an era where the game was fundamentally different. Offenses […]
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, […]
Tips for Maintaining and Building Relationships Abroad
When it comes to maintaining a relationship while playing overseas, I’ve seen it all—and depending on your perspective, I might be the last person you’d ask for advice or the best person to offer it. But after years of navigating the highs and lows of long-distance relationships, I’ve learned a few things worth sharing. Long-Distance […]
Understanding and Navigating the “Replacement Market”
As we approach the critical period from mid-August through November, the overseas basketball landscape enters what I call the “Replacement Market.” This is a crucial time for both teams and players, characterized by a high turnover rate as teams reassess their rosters after a few weeks of tryouts and preseason games. Seasons start typically in […]
The Pitfalls of Agents Who Only Offer “Help”
Before diving into the topic, let me clarify that this is purely an opinion piece based on my experiences and observations in the overseas basketball world. I’m not here to vilify agents who follow the practices I’ll be discussing, as there may be legitimate reasons behind their actions that I haven’t considered. However, it would […]
Beware of Unethical Agent Practices
As someone who’s spent years navigating the overseas basketball scene, nothing frustrates me more than hearing stories of players being taken advantage of by unethical agents or scammers. It’s infuriating to see how a small percentage of agents exploit the trust of their players for personal gain. Today, I want to address this issue head-on […]
How to Terminate Your Agent/Player Contract
Navigating the world of overseas basketball can be challenging, and sometimes that means making the difficult decision to change agents. Whether you’re seeking new opportunities or feeling that your current representation isn’t meeting your needs, it’s crucial to handle the termination process professionally and thoughtfully. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to terminate your agent/player […]