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How to use Facebook to confirm the right basketball job!

How to use Facebook to confirm the right basketball job!

Posted by Q on April 20, 2010 · 0 Comment

In the past before excepting basketball jobs overseas I would try my best to make contact of former players from the team that is interested in me. Why? Every contract on surface sounds nice and dandy but sometimes their could be issues with the club or timing of payments. Depending on my circumstances it is always wise to do a fair amount of research of any team or club who has offered you [...]
Filed in: For Coaches, For Players
Save Your Hard Drive Space of Videos

Save Your Hard Drive Space of Videos

Posted by Q on February 27, 2010 · 0 Comment

I’m sure you that you have lots of basketball highlight videos on your hard drive or maybe on DVD. I know recently after purchasing my Macbook pro I decided to make use of cloud services such as Dropbox.com to upload and back up my media files. I don’t serve any important documents on cloud websites but video and images for sure. Even though most computers come with sufficient amounts [...]
Filed in: Basketball Videos, For Agents, For Coaches, For Players
Play Pro Basketball Overseas 7-Step Video Course

Play Pro Basketball Overseas 7-Step Video Course

Posted by Q on February 3, 2010 · 0 Comment

I get questions daily from players asking how to play basketball overseas. Even with all of the resources from sites like Basketball Overseas, Basketball Connect and Basketball Agencies, some players are still confused. If you are ready to play overseas then my friend Augie Johnston who is currently playing pro basketball in Germany will specifically show you exactly how to become a professional basketball [...]
Filed in: Basketball Videos, For Players
Good Example of Pro Basketball Highlight Video

Good Example of Pro Basketball Highlight Video

Posted by Q on January 22, 2010 · 0 Comment

I always stress the importance of having a video for self-promotion and getting your name out there. Without video, how can any professional team trust that you can do the job? Recently, I received an email from a member of the Basketball Overseas Newsletter that included his highlight film. Once I opened the Youtube video, everything just stood out. The quality, the videos and how it is composed. I [...]
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Your Plan In 2010?

Your Plan In 2010?

Posted by Q on January 11, 2010 · 0 Comment

I know this post is long and overdue, but Happy New Year! During the last month I was dealing with an injury and didn’t have any ambition to write. However, I’m back and feeling better. I hope that 2009 was good for you but hope that 2010 is even better. Are you graduating this year? Have you made plans for your future? Well during the fall and winter overseas I’ve seen so many problems [...]
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Basketball Overseas How-To Guide Updated!!

Basketball Overseas How-To Guide Updated!!

Posted by Q on November 23, 2009 · 3 Comments

Get it now!! The Basketball Overseas How-To Guide has be updated! Many things have changed and I’m here to tell you! Download it Basketball-Overseas-Guide!
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Foreign Basketball Players In The USA

Foreign Basketball Players In The USA

Posted by Q on October 23, 2009 · 0 Comment

Before I headed to play basketball overseas in 1999, I had some college teammates and friends from outside the US playing at the same school. They were always faced with the same issue as most foreigners that come to live, work or study in the states for a temporary amount of time: Green Card & Visas. Well, it is an issue that each individual depending on their country’s relation to the [...]
Filed in: Articles, European Players, For Players
Private Basketball Coach

Private Basketball Coach

Posted by Q on August 7, 2009 · 0 Comment

Less than month left for collegiate athletes to get back to school and probably a few weeks later start basketball preseason.  For those in high school you still have time to get your game together. A couple of months ago I came across a private basketball coaching website that seems pretty neat. Players are able to send in their tapes/video/dvd to VideoCoachMe.com and the coaches give you detailed [...]
Filed in: For Players, Speed & Drills
2009-10 Pro Contacts Update

2009-10 Pro Contacts Update

Posted by Q on June 24, 2009 · 1 Comment

I’ve been working hard on getting the newest season Pro Team Contacts 2009/10. Basketball teams overseas address, logo, telephone, address, fax and website information available. It should be complete by the end of the week. Current Country Contacts Updated: Brazil Men Austria Men & Women Italy Men & Women Germany Men & Women Ireland Men & Women England France Pro A Spain Women England [...]
Filed in: For Agents, For Coaches, For Players, For Teams, League Links
Basketball Answers For Players Round 3

Basketball Answers For Players Round 3

Posted by Q on May 26, 2009 · 2 Comments

Hi Sylita my first question is their an age limit in order to play overseas and if so what might that age be. In Europe and Overseas the leagues are different and honestly depending on the level there isn’t much restriction on age. Basketball clubs in Europe are very different from the structure in the USA. They have leagues based on age, similar to AAU basketball and if you’re a good [...]
Filed in: For Players, Q & A
Jeremy Tyler High School To Pro In Europe

Jeremy Tyler High School To Pro In Europe

Posted by Q on April 24, 2009 · 3 Comments

Just after writing about Brandon Jennings success in Europe more high school players are opting or looking at the option to play pro basketball in Europe instead of attending college. Jeremy Tyler is another high school sensation who is planning his new season abroad in Europe to make himself eligible for the 2011 NBA Draft. There are pros and cons to this option.. I think it all depends on the individual, [...]
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Hops Shoe Contest New Winner

Hops Shoe Contest New Winner

Posted by Q on April 12, 2009 · 1 Comment

Now that March Madness and the NCAA Championships are over, the winner of the Hops Shoe Contest has been selected.  Thanks for all 32 contestants however, only one was chosen. The winner is:  arokoyoadeyinka [@] yahoo.com – “This sneakers are good and fine,am thinking how it will look on me when i put it on…….i will like the blue hops sneaker…..i will like to wear it to my coming [...]
Filed in: For Players, Nothing Special
NCAA Championship Winners

NCAA Championship Winners

Posted by Q on April 8, 2009 · 0 Comment

Both Men and Women NCAA Finals was a true blow out! But very nice to see two teams play great team basketball. Congrats to UNC and UCONN for great basketball and especially UCONN making it three perfect championship seasons under coach Geno Auriemma.
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Whats Next? Basketball Season Over For Most..

Whats Next? Basketball Season Over For Most..

Posted by Q on March 30, 2009 · 0 Comment

Basketball season for high school and college is basically over. There are only a hand full of players that are still playing in the NCAA Tournament. So now whats next? The spring is crucial for you, no matter what level you are. If you’re in high school and you’re a decent player, which university will you be attending and how will you get ready for the new season? If you’re not [...]
Filed in: For Players, Job Openings
March Madness Hops Sneaker Contest – You In?

March Madness Hops Sneaker Contest – You In?

Posted by Q on March 26, 2009 · 36 Comments

My friend Sean McCaw, a former professional basketball player and coach in Germany and now a professional basketball Scout for the Science City Jena Basketball Club in Germany wants to give away a BRAND NEW shiny pair of Hops sneakers. You’ve probably never heard of this brand yet, so here is a little background info. Hops Sportswear Ltd is a family owned Business based in Melbourne Australia. [...]
Filed in: European Players, For Players
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