Valdes, Smith reportedly reach pro deals
The last two members of the “ImprobaBows” departed starting lineup have found homes to begin their professional careers.
There was word Aaron Valdes was going to play in Italy, but that apparently changed and on Wednesday, Valdes had a deal announced with Dzukija of Lithuania, per Eurobasket.com. That’s the same league (different team) Derrick Low plays.
Quincy Smith was quietly pursuing a pro contract, as well. The combo guard has latched on with BBC Telstar Hesperange in Luxembourg, according to his agent on Twitter.
Quincy Smith signed with BBC Telstar Hesperange from Luxembourg on season-long deal #QSigns #WizardMgmt #HawaiiMBB pic.twitter.com/bAe08oSgRH
— Nenad Ilijev (@WizardMgmt) September 13, 2016
Now, apparently Roderick Bobbitt’s tenure in Croatia was short-lived. It’ll be interesting to see if Bobbitt tries somewhere else in Europe or returns stateside.
And, of course, Stefan Jankovic still has a ticket to the upcoming Miami Heat training camp and will try his darndest to carve out a roster spot.
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The full ESPN Tip-Off Marathon slate was put out today. UH is hitting fourth against Florida Atlantic (11:15 p.m. at Stan Sheriff Center on ESPN2).
Tip-Off Marathon (11/14-15)
Prin/BYU
SDSU/Gonz
GB/Pac
FAU/HI
Nia/Hartford
Winthrop/Man
Longwood/SFA
Dayton/Bama
Oreg/Baylor
UK/MSU
Duke/KU
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) September 15, 2016
Appreciate the updates but what I really want to know is which of these guys earned their degrees and which (if any) didn’t. As much as I enjoy congratulating them on their pro deals, I enjoy congratulating them on graduating more.
Quincy graduated with a BA in Bus Mgt.
To Hawaiimongoose who wants to congratulate the guys that graduated from that team. Give Quincy Smith his props. He graduated with a Business Degree! Give it up to the young fellow. I hear he wants to Persue his masters from Unervetsity of Hawaii after he get his foot wet over in Luxembourg. Can you assist ? Help out by putting your money where your mouth.