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Covering Americans overseas, College hoops: St. John’s, Stony Brook & more l @usbwa

Long Island, New York
Joined January 2024
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Former VMI and St. John’s forward Sean Conway (@seanconway123) was the top player in Luxembourg this past week. Conway had 34 points and 13 rebounds in a victory. The forward is averaging 25.0 points and 9.0 rebounds this season. #SJUBB
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Matt Houston’s (@Coachhou5) journey has taken him from college to China, NBA G League, and the NBA. Now the coach is taking a new role working with @raf_tyler. thenextprospect.substack.com…
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Former @IlliniMBB standout Rayvonte Rice is leading Darkhan United to early season success in Mongolia. The combo guard spoke about his career and his time in Mongolia so far. thenextprospect.substack.com…
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Former St. John's guard Ron Mvouika (@Nitodreamchaser) is playing in Germany for SG ART Giants Düsseldorf. Mvouika appears to have last played in 2023 for the DR Congo in the African Qualifiers. #SJUBB
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Former St. John's forward Marvin Clark (@Marv_Time13) averaged 15.0 points, 4.7 rebound, and 2.7 assists in the West Asia Super League. Clark played in three games with Saudi Arabian club ⁠Ittihad Club. #SJUBB
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Former St. John's standout D'Angelo Harrison (@DeeHarrison21) averaged 20.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists while shooting 38.1% from three in the West Asia Super League. Harrison played three games for Iranian club Shahrdari Gorgan BC. #SJUBB
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Former Seton Hall standout Isaiah Whitehead (@isaiahwhitehead) has announced his retirement from basketball. From Brooklyn to @SetonHallMBB, the NBA and a career overseas, Whitehead’s journey was built on toughness, talent and perseverance. Helluva career. #Hallin
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Former St. John's forward Amar Alibegović (@Amar7Alibegovic) has signed a multi-year deal with Italian club Derthona Basket. The Italian team is also set to play in the Eurocup this year. Alibegović averaged 12.6 points and 3.8 rebounds in Spain last season. #SJUBB
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The EuroLeague is back! Here are some American newcomers to watch in the @EuroLeague this season. MarJon Beauchamp | Bayern Tyson Etienne | Paris TJ Warren | Paris Nick Smith Jr. | Madrid Garrison Mathews | Milano TyTy Washington | ASVEL Jaylen Nowell | Beşiktaş
The wait is OVER 🗓️ EuroLeague is back today 🥶
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Cole World #NBL27
Melbourne United turn the Throwdown into a “Beatdown” 😳 Cole Anthony finished with 18 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds to earn Foot Locker Player of the Game 👟
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This was announced a few weeks ago, but as @EuroCup teams prepare for the upcoming season, former St. John's forward Isaih Moore will be playing for Slask Wroclaw in Poland. The forward averaged 16.1 points and 8.8 rebounds in 17 games in Canada. #SJUBB
🆕 Isaih Moore nowym podkoszowym Śląska Wrocław! 💪 Na fali transferów z Aquapark Wrocław przedstawiamy siódmego obcokrajowca, który wzmocni naszą drużynę, szczególnie w rozgrywkach BTK EuroCup 🏀 📝 Więcej ➡ wks-slask.eu/isaih-moore-now… #plkpl #ZapraszamyNaParkiet
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Former St. John’s forward Aaron Scott was signed and waived by the Brooklyn Nets. This paves the way for Scott to play for their G League affiliate @LongIslandNets #SJUBB
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Former Harvard and St. John’s forward Chris Ledlum (@chris_ledlum) is headed to Russia to play for Zenit. #SJUBB
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Cole Anthony’s NBL debut has been special. It’s a Cole World baby -@dariusrucker #NBL27
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Excited for a new season of @NBL in Australia! Top Four: Sydney Adelaide Melbourne Perth Adelaide over Sydney MVP Bryce Cotton #NBL27
Who’s ready to get LOUD? 🔊 The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season starts TOMORROW NIGHT and you don’t want to miss it 🫵 Watch every game live on ESPN, Saturdays live and free on the 9Network 📺
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Former St. John’s standout D’Angelo Harrison (@DeeHarrison21) has signed with Gorgan in Iran. #SJUBB
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Pratt signed with a team in Turkey, but looks like he may return to college. Stony Brook’s roster is full. Interested to see where he ends up.
Was told Pratt is wide open in recruitment. Averaged 19.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists last year for Stony Brook. First team All-CAA selection.
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American forward Zylan Cheatham (@1KingZ4) averaged 14.5 PPG and 12.0 RPG during the @NBL Blitz for the @Adelaide36ers, highlighted by a monster 16-point, 16-rebound performance. Cheatham should be in the MVP conversation this season. #NBLBlitz #NBL26
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Helluva career it was a pleasure covering your time overseas @Jared_Sully0
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Overseas Basketball begins in Australia. Unfortunately, Cole Anthony won’t suit up due to a calf injury. #NBL26
Bendigo, it’s almost time 👀 The CODE Sports 2026 NBL Blitz gets underway this Wednesday at Red Energy Arena 💥 Buy tickets now: nblblitz.com.au/
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