Alumni Stories

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Zoran Nikolic, a Montenegrin center and former Europe Basketball Academy member has signed a three year contract with Buducnost VOLI Podgorica and competed in the EuroCup and Euroleague. After joining Joventut Badalona straight from the Academy in spring 2013, Zoran developed his game in Spain before becoming a key pro in the ABA League and with Montenegros national teams and at FIBA Eurobasket.

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Congolese center Gracin Bakumanya (211 cm) was brought to Spain by Europe Basketball Academy and sent to Torrelodones to develop his skills and gain early competitive experience. He was selected in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns, participating in Summer League and training camp. After his NBA stint, he continued his professional career in Europe, playing for Antibes Sharks in France and Spartak Subotica in Serbia.

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Dejan Kamenjasevic worked at Europe Basketball Academy and played a key role in its development through his contacts and leadership. After the Academy he moved to Dubai, where he cofounded and became General Manager and CoCEO of Dubai Basketball, leading the club into the ABA League and into the EuroLeague as a major international basketball project guided by his vision and experience.

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American combo guard Kendrick Jones from Atlanta signed a professional contract with Serbian club Napredak Krusevac, where he competed in the Serbian First Division and the Balkan Basketball League. After his time in Serbia he played for RTV 21 in Kosovo and then for Sigal Prishtina, helping Prishtina win the Kosovo national title and compete in regional Balkan League play.

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Brandon Roberson joined Europe Basketball Academy after coming from a low NCAA Division III program, aiming to break into professional basketball. After the Academy, he began his pro career with Ibar Rozaje, where he gained his first European experience. He later moved to RTV 21 in Kosovo, playing an important role in helping the club reach the playoffs during its debut season in the First Division. His path showed how the Academy helped players outside the spotlight enter European professional basketball.

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Lithuanian guard Galius Cerneckis (192 cm, born 2008) joined Europe Basketball Academy as a young talent, where he played many tournaments against older competition. After impressing in Academy training and European showcases, he signed with Lithuanian powerhouse Zalgiris Kaunas and won the NextGen EuroLeague in Abu Dhabi while competing with Zalgiris youth and second teams, marking an important milestone in his path toward a professional career.

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Belarusian center Uladzimir Krysevich (born May 26, 1991, in Minsk) carved out a solid professional career in Europe. Standing 209 cm tall, he played for top Belarus teams including Tsmoki Minsk and competed in the VTB United League, and later had stints with clubs in Estonia, Romania, Georgia and Bulgaria. Krysevich also represented Belarus in youth and senior national team competitions, showcasing his versatile inside game.

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Serbian center Dusan Sisic (born July 13, 1990, in Belgrade) built a solid international career after his time with Europe Basketball Academy. At 206 cm he played professionally across Europe, including Rapla in Estonia and UD Oliveirense in Portugal, as well as stints with OKK Konstantin and KK Dunav in Serbia. Sisic continued abroad in Sweden with Wetterbygden Stars and Basket Navarra in Spain, showcasing his versatile bigman game.

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American guard Andre Woodlin from Philadelphia came to Europe Basketball Academy at age 30 seeking to start his pro career. After training and exposure through the Academys placement network, he signed his first European contract with KK Jedinstvo in Montenegros top division, where he competed in the Erste League and showcased his scoring and experience. His time in Montenegro marked the beginning of his overseas professional journey.

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American guard forward Kendall Timmons from Fort Worth Texas joined Europe Basketball Academy after his NCAA Division I career at Tulane. After completing the Academys Pro Placement Program, he signed his first professional contract with German club Baskets Vilsbiburg in the Regionalliga, where he competed and became a key contributor. Timmons also played in Portugal with Sampaense and in Iceland with Grindavik before his time in Germany.

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American wing Khion Sankey (196 cm) from Stockton California and NCAA Division I graduate of Lipscomb University signed his first European contract with Globalcaja Quintanar after attending Europe Basketball Academy. He continued his career in Spains leagues, playing for Quintanar Albacete Basket and Hozono Global Jairis, and later joined CB Socuellamos in the Spanish Tercera FEB division, showcasing his versatility and scoring overseas.

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American forward Martin Smith 198 cm graduated from Lipscomb University and joined Europe Basketball Academy to prepare for a professional career. Afterward, he signed with CB Villarrobledo in Spains EBA League, later playing for Tobarra CB and AD Compania de Maria Alfinden CB in Spains Liga EBA and Tercera FEB. Smith showcased his versatility scoring and defending across multiple positions during his European career.

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Canadian combo guard Emerson Murray (born 1992) joined Europe Basketball Academy to prepare for a professional career after his NCAA time. After completing the Academys Pro Placement Program, he signed with MIA Academy in Tbilisi Georgia, competing in the Georgian Superliga and showcasing his allaround guard skills. His international stint marked an important step in his professional journey.

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American Nigerian combo guard Andrew Dikas (born 1988) attended Europe Basketball Academy to sharpen his skills and gain exposure. After his time at the Academy, he launched his pro career in Europe, signing with LOGO Grosuplje in Slovenia and later playing for Prostejov Orli in the Czech Republics top league. Dikas competed internationally built his game across multiple European leagues and continues to inspire as a coach mentor and leader off the court.

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Croatian guard Frane Butorac (193 cm, born 2004) joined Europe Basketball Academy and after his time there he moved to Spain to continue his development, signing with Caceres Basket following the Academys Junior Summer Program in 2019. He went on to play in Spains Tercera FEB with San Pablo Burgos SAD and later returned to Croatia competing in Croatian leagues with KK Crikvenica and KK Skrljevo continuing his professional journey.

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Polish combo guard Marcin Duda (187 cm) joined Europe Basketball Academy to prepare for a professional career. After the Academy he signed with Serbian club Jagodina later moved to Juve Trani in Italy and also played for Estudiantes Cartagena in Spain. Returning to Poland he competed with MCKS Czeladz in the 2 Liga showcasing his scoring playmaking and versatility across multiple European leagues.

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Slovak guard forward Matus Borik (born April 23 1998) joined Europe Basketball Academy to take the step into professional basketball. After the Academy he played in Spain with Club Natacio Sabadell and later competed in the Czech Republic with SAM Brno. Borik also played in his native Slovakias 1 Liga for Academic ZU Zilina showcasing his skills and helping teams in competitive European leagues as he built his pro career overseas.

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American forward Udun Osakue (198 cm) from Corona California played at San Francisco State before joining Europe Basketball Academy to start his pro career. After the Academy he signed with CB TerrAlfas in Spains EBA later joined Zornotza Saskibaloi in LEB Plata and played professionally in Germany. Osakue showcased his scoring versatility and experience competing across multiple European leagues.

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American forward Miles Burnside from Dallas Texas (born 1990) joined Europe Basketball Academy to pursue a professional career after college at Dallas Christian. After completing the Academys program he signed his first European contract with CB Culleredo in Spains EBA League where he competed in the highly competitive Spanish system. Burnsides overseas stint marked the beginning of his journey in professional basketball in Europe.

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American guard Zavier Coston (193 cm) from Brooklyn New York joined Europe Basketball Academy in 2017 to jumpstart his pro career after college at Medgar Evers. After completing the Academys program he began playing professionally in Spain signing with Baloncesto Eliocroca and later competing with Moixent. Costons time in Europe marked his first steps as a pro overseas showcasing his guard skills and versatility.

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Spanish point guard David Jofresa (born September 24 1995 in Barcelona) son and nephew of pro basketball veterans developed through youth systems including CB LHospitalet before joining Europe Basketball Academy in 2014. After completing his program at EBA he made his ACB League debut with MoraBanc Andorra and played with Manresa and Martorell later continuing his career in Frances NM2 showcasing his leadership and skill as a guard.

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Indian guard Ambati Prudhvi Reddy joined Europe Basketball Academy to refine his skills and gain international exposure. After the Academy he returned to India became a junior and senior national team player and later launched his own DBA Academy to train young players. Today he also serves as the General Secretary of the Telangana Basketball Association continuing to shape the future of Indian basketball.

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Mohammad Jodaky arrived at Europe Basketball Academy from a very complicated situation in Iran. The Academy helped him stay in Spain and brought his family to join him. With support and guidance from the Academy he rebuilt his life and forged a new path eventually becoming one of the most successful real estate agents in Marbella turning early challenges into a story of determination and achievement.

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Brad Kanis faced serious problems in Kosovo and Europe Basketball Academy brought him and his entire family first to Morocco and later to Spain. At the Academy he recovered from an injury and we helped him secure a professional contract in France. Inspired by the support and opportunities he received he later founded Europrobasket creating his own player development and placement program for aspiring athletes.