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per BTN:
After going undrafted in 2013, Mbakwe signed his first professional contract with the Italian team Virtus Roma. He spent a year in Italy before moving to Germany and signing with Brose Baskets, where he led his club to a German League title.
That led him to Israel, and according to the 6-8, 240 pound forward, “when Maccabi comes calling, you can’t say no.”
While the NBA remains the dream stop for Randle and Mbakwe, both seem to be enjoying their time in Israel.
“Great city, great food, what’s not to love,” Mbakwe said. “Everyone speaks English as well, which makes it easy.”
http://btn.com/2015/10/02/former-big-ten-basketball-stars-enjoy-different-paths-overseas/
Go Gophers!!
After going undrafted in 2013, Mbakwe signed his first professional contract with the Italian team Virtus Roma. He spent a year in Italy before moving to Germany and signing with Brose Baskets, where he led his club to a German League title.
That led him to Israel, and according to the 6-8, 240 pound forward, “when Maccabi comes calling, you can’t say no.”
While the NBA remains the dream stop for Randle and Mbakwe, both seem to be enjoying their time in Israel.
“Great city, great food, what’s not to love,” Mbakwe said. “Everyone speaks English as well, which makes it easy.”
http://btn.com/2015/10/02/former-big-ten-basketball-stars-enjoy-different-paths-overseas/
Go Gophers!!