MU Alumni playing in European and Foreign Leagues Thread

[HutchwasClutch]

While I agree with what you said, he did not develop any further after Wojo either.

That wasn't my point though. It was this stupid notion that Ellenson failed the program and set it back a couple, few years. 

[Galway Eagle]

That wasn't my point though. It was this stupid notion that Ellenson failed the program and set it back a couple, few years.

I think you misinterpreted it. He may not be responsible, and I agree that it's ultimately on Wojo but his presence DID set team growth back and whether or not it's warranted part of that frustration was bound to be directed toward Henry.

As far as your notion of whether or not to accept a player who's top 10, we'll agree to disagree at the time I'd have agreed but with the added advantage of hindsight I think we'd have been better in 2017 & 2018 without Henry.

[bilsu]

While I agree with what you said, he did not develop any further after Wojo either.

As talented as he was, he was soft.

[Uncle Rico]

As talented as he was, he was soft.

Typical Wisconsin soft high schooler from the sticks

[tower912]

Henry was drafted by the Pistons.  I watched him several times when the Pistons G League affiliate was in town.  My impression of him was that he hadn't progressed.   Could still fill up a stat sheet.  Struggled with the athleticism of G league forwards.  Struggled to defend.  Struggled with figuring out how to use his teammates, how to make them better.   Would still grab a defensive rebound, bring it up court and ultimately take a shot without a teammate touching the ball.

[4everwarriors]

Typical Wisconsin soft high schooler from the sticks

Are you tryin' ta say honkies are soft, hey?

[Jay Bee]

Jose Perez, in a shocking turn of events, is leaving his studies behind and skipping out on ASU to play overseas, effective immediately. #muMbb has yet another pro alumnus!

[Herman Cain]

Jose Perez, in a shocking turn of events, is leaving his studies behind and skipping out on ASU to play overseas, effective immediately. #muMbb has yet another pro alumnus!

Incredible Quote from Jose in this article :


"There's a thin line between loyalty and stupidity," Perez posted on Instagram. "I'm going to be loyal, but I'm not going to be stupid. I'm not going to be so loyal that I betray myself."

[lawdog77]

Markus scoring like Markus can. 37 in the win
https://www.eurobasket.com/Basketball-Box-Score.aspx?Game=2024_0310_108_100-Spain

[Shooter McGavin]

Markus scoring like Markus can. 37 in the win
https://www.eurobasket.com/Basketball-Box-Score.aspx?Game=2024_0310_108_100-Spain

22 three point attempts for Markus.  Made 8. 

Also the other team had Jabari Parker and satoransky.  Good league.

[Dr. Blackheart]

22 three point attempts for Markus.  Made 8. 

Also the other team had Jabari Parker and satoransky.  Good league.

And Ricky Rubio

[Newsdreams]

22 three point attempts for Markus.  Made 8. 

Also the other team had Jabari Parker and satoransky.  Good league.

Spain league is a very strong league and a lot of money available.

[Newsdreams]

22 three point attempts for Markus.  Made 8. 

Also the other team had Jabari Parker and satoransky.  Good league.

36% from 3, above 35% is money. As far as I know no whining white kid (or mother) wrote a letter

[Herman Cain]

Dwight Buycks playing well in Iran this season.

https://basketball.asia-basket.com/team/Zob-Ahan-Isfahan/2695

[The Sultan]

Dwight Buycks playing well in Iran this season.

https://basketball.asia-basket.com/team/Zob-Ahan-Isfahan/2695

And with Jamail Jones. And...uh...yikes.

[pbiflyer]

Anyone going to watch?

[Viper]

Dwight Buycks playing well in Iran this season.

https://basketball.asia-basket.com/team/Zob-Ahan-Isfahan/2695

...by way of Boeheim's Army 😂. The Iranians are like...know nothin' about this 'Army', but the Yank can ball.
Need to know...how much would you have to be paid to ball in Iran?

[lawdog77]

...by way of Boeheim's Army 😂. The Iranians are like...know nothin' about this 'Army', but the Yank can ball.
Need to know...how much would you have to be paid to ball in Iran?

It has to be tough. It is so far away

[The Sultan]

...by way of Boeheim's Army 😂. The Iranians are like...know nothin' about this 'Army', but the Yank can ball.
Need to know...how much would you have to be paid to ball in Iran?

A lot. Supposed to be a beautiful place but man...

[JWags85]

A lot. Supposed to be a beautiful place but man...

Gorgeous country, great people, amazing food...but also the Islamic Republic which sort of negates a lot of the other pluses.

FWIW, the Iranian league is among the most stable/well paying in the Middle East, so worse places to be in that way if you're not in Europe or China/Taiwan.  Surprised he's not still playing in PR.

Also, funny enough, Buycks current team in Iran is also the former employer of a certain Ousmane Barro.

[MUBurrow]

A lot. Supposed to be a beautiful place but man...

Gorgeous country, great people, amazing food...but also the Islamic Republic which sort of negates a lot of the other pluses.

Totally.  Its Exhibit A of "if life were different, life would be different." Would love to spend time in Iran but with geopolitics being what they are, it would take next to nothing for Dwight or Jamail to find themselves in the next Brittany Griner situation.

[mileskishnish72]

Totally.  Its Exhibit A of "if life were different, life would be different." Would love to spend time in Iran but with geopolitics being what they are, it would take next to nothing for Dwight or Jamail to find themselves in the next Brittany Griner situation.

Don't be doin' no drugs.

[Herman Cain]

Swaggy Du finished another outstanding season in Europe. His German ProA team was second in the regular season but unfortunately lost in the quarterfinals of Playoffs so they will not get promoted to highest German league

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6zVUtmtQBk/?igsh=dTYxbmpoaWlzMGxi

Some of Swaggys season highlights :

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6Uklp0spD6/?igsh=MThzYWY4cDJhNzFkZA==

[Herman Cain]

Vander having another solid season in Mexico. His team is in the semifinals . Seems like Vanders teams always do reasonably well in the foreign leagues he has played in.
https://basketball.latinbasket.com/player/Vander-Blue/197724

[Herman Cain]

Swaggy Du playing for Chartres in French B League this season. Swaggy keeps moving up steadily each season. Last season he was Third team All German A league (second highest league)and Import Player of The Year.

https://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Duane-Wilson/299813