Overseas Basketball

Revealing #OverseasBasketball's truth. One tweet at a time.

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Overseas Basketball is harder than ever to get into and stay in.

Why?

(THREAD 👇)

[Sports Business Journal @SBJ]

A bipartisan college sports bill is expected to be introduced within days, according to @CBSSports.

The bill is expected to include a limited antitrust exemption, transfer portal restrictions and a hard, enforceable salary cap on players.

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[Kevin Punter Jr @KPJunior_]

“Overseas” is not what it was 20 years ago, I hate when these podcast speak on it like it’s the same from when they was playing. It’s TOTALLY different in every aspect now!

[Overseas Basketball @_overseasbball]

🧮 Spain’s top league was 72.2% foreign. Greece: 54.7%.

But "foreign" includes EU or Cotonou. If that’s not you – there are fewer chairs.

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🌐 USA and Spain lead in exporting players to every region.

But more countries are sending their own. Build a CV – not just a highlight tape.

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📊 Average overseas basketball transfer age is 27.4 years.

Late bloomers still eat overseas – if they’re PROVEN

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Very often, when you then hear LEAGUE ABC pays between for example 5-10k a month, this is where the range comes from, what you can do yes. But what have you done FIRST!

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Often players get preoccupied in how much a league pays. It makes more sense to compare how much is paid to those with similar resumes. You should be thinking...

'Where did player with my similar resume end up? For how much?'

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🎓 826 international players in NCAA D1 last season – a record.

Pro teams watch college ball. But the higher the tier, the more they expect from you right away.

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📍Top destinations for foreign players: Spain, Germany, Italy, France.

Most leagues limit the number of non-Europeans. Be ready to compete with Bosman/Cotonou guys.

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More ex NBA players landing contracts overseas.

Puerto Rican BSN have recently had in their league. Demarcus Cousins, Javale McGee, Danilo Galinari.

Their NBA stamps are a huge advantage over players that don't have them. No NBA stamp? There's some clubs you won't get into.

[Overseas Basketball @_overseasbball]

Overseas Basketball is harder than ever to get into and stay in.

Why?

(THREAD 👇)

[Overseas Basketball @_overseasbball]

Players are playing longer than ever. In some leagues, there are veterans that are playing for near forever.

Marcelinho Huertas is playing at the age of 42 in the Spanish ACB, 2nd best league in the world.

He was MVP this season.

Result, less spots available.

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Overseas basketball is as much a mental game on the court, as it is off...

For example. Not got a job yet? You'll still need to put in the work as though you do. You'll have to be and stay ready.

It's not easy. But it has to be done.

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🛫 Export leaders (meaning that the most imports come from these countries:

USA: 2,050

Spain: 708

France: 630

You’ll have company abroad. Don’t assume being American alone makes you stand out.

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🔁 24.2% of players moved teams twice in the same season. 73.7% only moved once.

You won’t always stay put. Movement is part of the hustle.

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🌍 13,149 international transfers last season. That’s up 113% since 2010‑11. More imports than ever are chasing overseas contracts.

And with that comes more competition too.

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🏀 18% of NBA rosters are international. Overseas? It's flipped – Americans are the outsiders.

You’ll be respected, but don't feel entitled. You'll be expected to perform from the get go.

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👶 Argentina produces tons of U21 pros due to rules requiring young local players on rosters.

Some leagues won't choose vets when they must play youth. Know the system.

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📉 Brazil dropped its import share from 50% to 32.3%.
📈 VTB jumped from 15% to 33.3%.
Markets change fast. Today’s hot spot could be cold tomorrow.

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⌚️ Domestic Leagues with the LEAST Playing time by Foreigners.(Average Min)

1. China 🇨🇳: 15.2
2. Spain 🇪🇸: 16.9
3. Argentina 🇦🇷: 17.6
4. Germany 🇩🇪: 20.1
5. Australia 🇦🇺: 21.0

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