Worldwide Basketball Tryouts

15 Apr, 2008  |  Written by Q  |  For Players

basketball tryoutsMany basketball players come to the website searching for basketball tryouts in a particular state or country. In most cases there aren’t many professional basketball tryouts for overseas teams.  There are several exposure camps that cater to several agents and a few teams who are local. However, most players are contracted and during the first two weeks, both the basketball player and the club can decide whether they would like to continue or not.

It is a type of tryout and players are compensated and if both sides agree, payment will go out as planned in the contract. So most players expecting a tryout like a high school tryout, it is not the case at all. Your basketball agent will have to find a club and then get you a “tryout”. That will be your chance to shine and prove yourself.

In the states, there are a number exposure camps, tryouts and pro-ams that will help you move forward.

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  1. Aikeem Freeman  |  April 22nd, 2008 at 21:21 #

    How can i get to play overseas basketball when i come out of high school, because thats what i plan on doing, i need a brief explanation of the process

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  2. Q  |  April 23rd, 2008 at 2:02 #

    Honestly because of your status in high school some teams/coaches may not know a thing about you. So I recommend going to some exposure camps where scouts can evaluate you.

    Good luck

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  3. walter debro  |  May 5th, 2008 at 13:13 #

    im a 6 ft guard from a very small town in arkansas but i now live in arizona…i am a threat on the court and i have a strong passion 4 the game…..im 27 and never played for a colledge team …only high school and street ball… i would like to find a agent and find me a team to play for……where do i start? please help

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  4. walter debro  |  May 5th, 2008 at 13:13 #

    i am looking for a camp or a team to ezpose my self to the league

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  5. James Archie  |  May 16th, 2008 at 0:00 #

    Asking if your professional basketball program give 35 and up year old b-baller players with skills, a chance to tryout in your program. Or if you know any other programs besides yours that work with players with my age range.

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  6. daniel kanelous  |  May 25th, 2008 at 22:22 #

    I would like to know of any of these exposure camps are in florida and if so can some one tell me the the location and the leagues name.

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  7. Keith Graves  |  June 30th, 2008 at 16:16 #

    I was trying to find out all the requirements for trying out for an overseas team.

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  8. Q  |  June 30th, 2008 at 21:21 #

    Well, the minimum is to have played organized basketball, preferably college/university. After that some type of video or highlights demonstrating your skills + stats. After that hiring an agent to work for you.

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  9. Jennifer Jackson  |  July 24th, 2008 at 11:11 #

    My question is that I love playing ball and I want to get better in the sport. I played for my college for 2yrs and even though cuny schools don’t get recognize there is talent that God gave me that I surely don’t want top go to waste. My question is how do I go about playing ball in Europe and who do I talk to?

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  10. bryant brueckner  |  July 28th, 2008 at 19:19 #

    my question is how do i start playing basketball overseas i am 6′0 shooting guard but in basketball standards im a point guard but am willing to play any position at any pro level i just can’t stop playing the game its what i live for in a way

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  11. Antonio Johnson  |  August 7th, 2008 at 11:11 #

    Hello my name is antonio i wanted to how do you play for over seas team. I’m a 6′1 guard out of hollywood,fl.I’m a good player but there are not make leagues in florida would you be able to help me thank you.

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  12. donnell johnson jr.  |  August 17th, 2008 at 23:23 #

    hello my name is donnell johnson jr. 6′0 point/shooting guard of miami fla. i finished my college career at florida memorial university in 2004. i average 18.5 pts. a game. and 5 asst. i looking for a sports agent to represent me.

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  13. Charlie Mack  |  August 20th, 2008 at 0:00 #

    I really want to play ball overseas! What do I have to do to get over there and make something happen in my life?

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  14. COACH WILLIE PONDS  |  August 20th, 2008 at 7:07 #

    I AM COACH PONDS WITH WILLIE PONDS BASKETBALL POWER CAMP WORKING OUT PLAYERS FOR NEXT LEVEL PRO-BASKETBALL EUROPE. I AM CURRENTLY GETTING CONTRACTS FOR PLAYERS OVERSEAS. LET’S WORK-OUT BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE.

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  15. Matthew Paskey  |  August 25th, 2008 at 1:01 #

    I just got out of high school and really want to play basketball overseas. I’m very skilled and have played against teams that where very high ranked in my state. I’m 6ft. 3inches and can shoot very well. How can I find out when tryouts are overseas? Please help me!!!!!

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  16. Charlie Mack  |  August 28th, 2008 at 18:18 #

    Coach Ponds,
    If its possible can u give me an e-mail (c_mack03@hotrmail.com) with instructions on how to hook up with you and get started with a work out plan.

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