Kyle Hines
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Kyle Tyrrell Hines is an American former college basketball
player for the University of North Carolina Greensboro Spartans and current professional player internationally.
to Deidre Ledgister and Reggie Hines, Kyle spent his childhood growing up in South Jersey
outside of Philadelphia. Hines’ father, Reggie, was a part of several different NFL training camps. He also has two younger siblings, one brother and one sister.
, where he scraped his way onto the freshman team and transferred to Timber Creek Regional High School
Chargers as a sophomore, playing on its basketball team from 2001-2004. Timber Creek first opened its doors after Hines' freshman year ended, but after his relocation to the new school he became a three-year varsity starter under coach Gary Saunders. After averaging 15.3 points per game
his sophomore season, Kyle burst onto the scene during his junior campaign. He was voted a First Team All-South Jersey player after averaging 20.6 points, named MVP of the Philly USA All-Star Classic, and received a Top-20 All-Star status at Five Star Camp.
Hines repeated as a First Team All-South Jersey selection his senior year, and additionally garnered a Second Team All-State. He averaged 23.5 ppg and eventually became his high school’s all-time leading scorer, finishing his career with 1,562 points (his brother Tyler, coincidentally, is also a 1,000-point scorer at Timber Creek). Other accolades received during his senior season include:
Despite a highly successful high school basketball career, Hines did not get many college scholarship
offers, however The University of North Carolina Greensboro Spartans coach Fran McCaffery
recruited the undersized Hines.
-leading 62.1% from the field (which also ranked seventh nationally). The first two games of Hines’ collegiate career were double-doubles, a precedent never done before at UNCG. Blocking shots
became his specialty, as evidenced by the school record 106 rejections he amassed. This was also good for a 3.5 bpg average (ranking fourth nationally). In a game against Georgia Southern
on February 8, 2005, he set a Fleming Gymnasium
record when he grabbed 18 rebounds. Hines was selected the Southern Conference’s Player of the Month for January as well as the SoCon Freshman of the Year. At the season's conclusion, he was selected to the All-Conference Team (a remarkable feat for a freshman).
By the end of his first season, Hines had established several school records. His 259 rebounds and 175 field goals set new UNCG freshman records. The rebound total shattered the previous high of 152 and just 25 shy of the all-time record, and his field goal total was good for third all-time. He scored 408 points
, which fell five short of the freshman record set by Jay Joseph.
-06
season began with a “new” coach at the helm, Mike Dement
(it was his second tenure with UNCG after having previously coached the Spartans from 1991
-95
). Former coach McCaffery left to run the Siena men's basketball
program. Despite the coaching change, Kyle continued to excel.
Starting 30 of UNCG’s 31 games (did not play the season-opener against UW-Green Bay), Hines led the team in scoring (19.3 ppg / 578 total), rebounding (8.2 rpg – also led conference / 247 total) and blocks (2.8 bpg / 84 total). His scoring average and point total were the most in the Spartans’ Division I-era history, and most ever by a sophomore. Kyle dropped in 239 field goals, also a school D-I record. Showing his versatility, he ranked in the SoCon’s Top 10 in steals
(51; seventh) and minutes per game (34.0; fifth).
Hines recorded a school record 12 double-doubles during the ’05-’06 campaign. His most impressive single-game performance came on December 31 against the #1 team in the nation, Duke
, when he scored 20 points and grabbed five rebounds in the loss. Kyle drew praise from legendary Duke Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski for his performance:
On December 3, Kyle set a school sophomore record when he pulled down 21 boards against the College of Charleston
. For his excellent individual season, Hines was named to the USBWA All-District Team and All-Southern Conference First Team.
In 2006-07, Kyle was only one of five players in all of men’s college basketball to average 20+ points and 9+ boards per game. On November 11, 2006, he set a career-high of 38 points against Marshall University
in an 80-82 overtime
loss. His 605 total points set a new UNCG junior season record (second all-time). Another solid performance came against Duke University four days later. Despite constant double-teaming by 6’10” Josh McRoberts
and 7’1” Brian Zoubek
, Hines managed to score 17 points and snatch 8 rebounds, both team-highs.
At the conclusion of the season, Kyle had recorded at least one blocked shot in 83 of 89 career games. His school record streak of 37 consecutive games with a block, started on February 19, 2005, was snapped during an early season game against Penn State on November 13, 2006.
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in the 2008 NBA Draft
he signed with Prima Veroli
in Italy
where he played two seasons in the second Legadue Basket division. In August 2010, he signed a one-year contract with German League
pro club Brose Baskets.. He became the German Championship Finals MVP in 2011, and won the German national title with Brose Baskets. In July 2011, he signed with Olympiacos Piraeus of the Greek League.
College basketball
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player for the University of North Carolina Greensboro Spartans and current professional player internationally.
Personal
Born in Sicklerville, New JerseySicklerville, New Jersey
Sicklerville is an unincorporated community located primarily within Winslow Township, Camden County, New Jersey. It was founded in 1851 by John Sickler, who lived in the area where the present-day town is located within Gloucester Township...
to Deidre Ledgister and Reggie Hines, Kyle spent his childhood growing up in South Jersey
South Jersey
South Jersey comprises the southern portions of the U.S. state of New Jersey between the lower Delaware River and the Atlantic Ocean. The designation is a colloquial one, reflecting not only geographical but perceived cultural differences from the northern part of the state, with no official...
outside of Philadelphia. Hines’ father, Reggie, was a part of several different NFL training camps. He also has two younger siblings, one brother and one sister.
High school basketball
Hines attended ninth grade at Camden Catholic High SchoolCamden Catholic High School
Camden Catholic High School is a four-year comprehensive private coeducational Roman Catholic High School, located in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey, serving students from the Camden County area...
, where he scraped his way onto the freshman team and transferred to Timber Creek Regional High School
Timber Creek Regional High School
Timber Creek Regional High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located on Jarvis Road in Erial, New Jersey, United States, in the southern section of Gloucester Township, operating as part of the Black Horse Pike Regional School District...
Chargers as a sophomore, playing on its basketball team from 2001-2004. Timber Creek first opened its doors after Hines' freshman year ended, but after his relocation to the new school he became a three-year varsity starter under coach Gary Saunders. After averaging 15.3 points per game
Point (basketball)
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws ....
his sophomore season, Kyle burst onto the scene during his junior campaign. He was voted a First Team All-South Jersey player after averaging 20.6 points, named MVP of the Philly USA All-Star Classic, and received a Top-20 All-Star status at Five Star Camp.
Hines repeated as a First Team All-South Jersey selection his senior year, and additionally garnered a Second Team All-State. He averaged 23.5 ppg and eventually became his high school’s all-time leading scorer, finishing his career with 1,562 points (his brother Tyler, coincidentally, is also a 1,000-point scorer at Timber Creek). Other accolades received during his senior season include:
- NJ Hoops First-Team All-Camden CountyCamden County, New Jersey-Demographics:As of the 2010 Census the population of Camden County was 60.28% Non-Hispanic white, 18.45% Non-Hispanic black, 1.12% Hispanic blacks, 0.17% Non-Hispanic Native American, 0.15% Hispanic Native Americans, 5.07% Non-Hispanic Asian, and 0.14% non-Hispanics reporting some other race...
- NJ Hoops Awards (three):
- -All-RebounderRebound (basketball)A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...
Team - -Best Post Player Team
- -Second-Team Top DunkersSlam dunkA slam dunk is a type of basketball shot that is performed when a player jumps in the air and manually powers the ball downward through the basket with one or both hands over the rim. This is considered a normal field goal attempt; if successful it is worth two points. The term "slam dunk" was...
- Named Best Rebounder and Top 20 All-Star at the summer Five Star Camp
- Rated one of the Top 15 seniors in the Delaware ValleyDelaware ValleyThe Delaware Valley is a term used to refer to the valley where the Delaware River flows, along with the surrounding communities. This includes the metropolitan area centered on the city of Philadelphia. Such educational institutions as Delaware Valley Regional High School in Alexandria Township...
UNC Greensboro
Scholarship
A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further education. Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.-Types:...
offers, however The University of North Carolina Greensboro Spartans coach Fran McCaffery
Fran McCaffery
Fran McCaffery is an American college basketball coach and the current men's head basketball coach at the University of Iowa. He is the former head of the Siena men's basketball program. He previously served as head coach of Lehigh University and UNC Greensboro...
recruited the undersized Hines.
Freshman season
Kyle Hines started all 30 games and posted 13.6 ppg, a team-leading 8.6 rpg, and shot a Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference
The Southern Conference is a Division I college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Southern Conference football teams compete in the Football Championship Subdivision . Member institutions are located in the states of Alabama, Georgia, North...
-leading 62.1% from the field (which also ranked seventh nationally). The first two games of Hines’ collegiate career were double-doubles, a precedent never done before at UNCG. Blocking shots
Block (basketball)
In basketball, a block , not to be confused with blocking, occurs when a defensive player legally deflects a field goal attempt from an offensive player. The defender must not touch the offensive player's hands or otherwise a foul is called. In order to be legal, the block must occur while the shot...
became his specialty, as evidenced by the school record 106 rejections he amassed. This was also good for a 3.5 bpg average (ranking fourth nationally). In a game against Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University is a national public university located on a campus in Statesboro, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1906, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia offering 117 academic majors in a comprehensive...
on February 8, 2005, he set a Fleming Gymnasium
Fleming Gymnasium
The Michael B. Fleming Gymnasium is a 2,320-seat multi-purpose arena in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is located in the Health and Human Performance Building, a $16.2 million facility that opened on the University of North Carolina at Greensboro's campus in June 1989.It is home to the University...
record when he grabbed 18 rebounds. Hines was selected the Southern Conference’s Player of the Month for January as well as the SoCon Freshman of the Year. At the season's conclusion, he was selected to the All-Conference Team (a remarkable feat for a freshman).
By the end of his first season, Hines had established several school records. His 259 rebounds and 175 field goals set new UNCG freshman records. The rebound total shattered the previous high of 152 and just 25 shy of the all-time record, and his field goal total was good for third all-time. He scored 408 points
Point (basketball)
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws ....
, which fell five short of the freshman record set by Jay Joseph.
Sophomore season
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-06
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season began with a “new” coach at the helm, Mike Dement
Mike Dement
Mike Dement is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro...
(it was his second tenure with UNCG after having previously coached the Spartans from 1991
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-95
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). Former coach McCaffery left to run the Siena men's basketball
Siena Saints men's basketball
The Siena Saints men's basketball team represents Siena College in Loudonville, New York, United States. The Division I program competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The Saints are coached by Mitch Buonaguro who just completed his first season as head coach at Siena after serving as...
program. Despite the coaching change, Kyle continued to excel.
Starting 30 of UNCG’s 31 games (did not play the season-opener against UW-Green Bay), Hines led the team in scoring (19.3 ppg / 578 total), rebounding (8.2 rpg – also led conference / 247 total) and blocks (2.8 bpg / 84 total). His scoring average and point total were the most in the Spartans’ Division I-era history, and most ever by a sophomore. Kyle dropped in 239 field goals, also a school D-I record. Showing his versatility, he ranked in the SoCon’s Top 10 in steals
Steal (basketball)
In basketball, a steal occurs when a defensive player legally causes a turnover by his positive, aggressive action. This can be done by deflecting and controlling, catching, or batting to a teammate a pass or dribble of an offensive player...
(51; seventh) and minutes per game (34.0; fifth).
Hines recorded a school record 12 double-doubles during the ’05-’06 campaign. His most impressive single-game performance came on December 31 against the #1 team in the nation, Duke
Duke Blue Devils men's basketball
The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team is the college basketball program representing Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I...
, when he scored 20 points and grabbed five rebounds in the loss. Kyle drew praise from legendary Duke Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski for his performance:
"Their veterans played great," said Krzyzewski. "(Ricky) Hickman and (Kyle) Hines both had great games. They had good shots and got the ball to the right people."
On December 3, Kyle set a school sophomore record when he pulled down 21 boards against the College of Charleston
College of Charleston
The College of Charleston is a public, sea-grant and space-grant university located in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina, United States...
. For his excellent individual season, Hines was named to the USBWA All-District Team and All-Southern Conference First Team.
Junior season
After finishing as runner-up as the Southern Conference Player of the Year for his first two seasons, Hines finally won the award during his junior year campaign. Additionally, he became the first player in UNCG history to receive it.In 2006-07, Kyle was only one of five players in all of men’s college basketball to average 20+ points and 9+ boards per game. On November 11, 2006, he set a career-high of 38 points against Marshall University
Marshall University
Marshall University is a coeducational public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, United States founded in 1837, and named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States....
in an 80-82 overtime
Overtime (sports)
Overtime or extra time is an additional period of play specified under the rules of a sport to bring a game to a decision and avoid declaring the match a tie or draw. In most sports, this extra period is only played if the game is required to have a clear winner, as in single-elimination...
loss. His 605 total points set a new UNCG junior season record (second all-time). Another solid performance came against Duke University four days later. Despite constant double-teaming by 6’10” Josh McRoberts
Josh McRoberts
Joshua Scott McRoberts is an American professional basketball player who last played for the NBA's Indiana Pacers. He was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 37th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft...
and 7’1” Brian Zoubek
Brian Zoubek
Brian Henry Zoubek is a 7'1" basketball center. He was a member of the Duke Blue Devils' 2010 NCAA Championship team.-Family:...
, Hines managed to score 17 points and snatch 8 rebounds, both team-highs.
At the conclusion of the season, Kyle had recorded at least one blocked shot in 83 of 89 career games. His school record streak of 37 consecutive games with a block, started on February 19, 2005, was snapped during an early season game against Penn State on November 13, 2006.
Career statistics
| Year | GP | GS | Min | Avg | FG | FGA | Pct | 3-FG | 3-FGA | 3-Pct | FT | FTA | Pct | Off. | Def | Tot | Avg | PF | FO | Ast | TO | Blk | Stl | Pts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05 | 30 | 30 | 999 | 33.3 | 175 | 282 | .621 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 58 | 108 | .537 | 95 | 164 | 259 | 8.6 | 90 | 4 | 23 | 89 | 106 | 38 | 408 | 13.6 |
| 2005-06 | 30 | 30 | 1019 | 34.0 | 239 | 384 | .622 | 2 | 11 | .182 | 98 | 178 | .551 | 92 | 155 | 247 | 8.2 | 72 | 0 | 57 | 96 | 84 | 51 | 578 | 19.3 |
| 2006-07 | 29 | 28 | 928 | 32.0 | 233 | 420 | .555 | 1 | 6 | .167 | 138 | 230 | .600 | 99 | 161 | 260 | 9.0 | 83 | 3 | 26 | 74 | 64 | 40 | 605 | 20.9 |
| 2007-08 | 31 | 30 | 1002 | 32.3 | 235 | 423 | .556 | 1 | 8 | .125 | 125 | 199 | .628 | 122 | 159 | 281 | 9.1 | 86 | 2 | 43 | 103 | 95 | 56 | 596 | 19.2 |
| Totals | 120 | 118 | 3,948 | 32.9 | 882 | 1,509 | .584 | 4 | 26 | .153 | 419 | 715 | .586 | 408 | 639 | 1,047 | 8.7 | 331 | 9 | 149 | 362 | 349 | 185 | 2,187 | 18.2 |
| CAREER HIGHS | |
|---|---|
| Points | 38 at Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University is a coeducational public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, United States founded in 1837, and named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States.... (ot), 11/11/06 |
| Rebounds | 21 vs. College of Charleston College of Charleston The College of Charleston is a public, sea-grant and space-grant university located in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina, United States... , 12/3/05 |
| Assists | 6 vs. Montreat College Montreat College Montreat College is a private, four-year, liberal arts Christian college with campuses located in Black Mountain, Asheville and Charlotte, North Carolina, United States and its primary campus in Montreat, North Carolina. The college offers on-campus traditional four-year degrees, an adult studies... , 1/11/06 |
| Steals | 5, six times |
| Blocks | 7, four times |
| FGs Made | 14, four times |
| FG Attempts | 22 vs. Gardner-Webb University Gardner-Webb University Gardner–Webb University is a private university located west of Charlotte in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, USA. The school has a total of 14 academic departments offering 45 major fields of study. Among the most popular of the school's 39 undergraduate majors are those in business , education ,... , 12/11/05 |
| 3FGs Made | 1, four times |
| 3FG Attempts | 2 vs. Wofford College Wofford College Established in 1854 and related to the United Methodist Church, Wofford College is an independent, Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts college of 1,525 students located in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. The historic campus is recognized as a national arboretum and features “The... , 2/7/08 |
| FTs Made | 11, twice |
| FT Attempts | 15, twice |
| Minutes | 43 vs. E. Tennessee St. East Tennessee State University East Tennessee State University is an accredited American university located in Johnson City, Tennessee. It is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents system of colleges and universities, the nation's sixth largest system of public education, and is the fourth largest university in the state... (ot), 1/18/05 |
UNCG accolades
Kyle Hines graduated as the most decorated basketball player, men's or women's, in school history. He is statistically one of the greatest players in Southern Conference history and are good enough to be included in an exclusive short list in NCAA annals. Below are the awards garnered and records established by Hines during his career as a Spartan. (Compiled from the following sources: http://www.uncgspartans.com/downloads1/29977.pdf?ATCLID=1345485&SPID=2210&DB_OEM_ID=5300&SPSID=36830 http://www.uncgspartans.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5300&ATCLID=189552http://www.uncgspartans.com/downloads1/29980.pdf?ATCLID=1345485&SPID=2210&DB_OEM_ID=5300&SPSID=36830
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Awards
- Southern Conference Rookie of the Year (2005)
- Southern Conference Player of the Week (twice):
- -January 23, 2007
- -February 25, 2008
- Southern Conference Player of the Month (four times):
- -January 2005
- -January 2006
- -December 2006
- -January 2007
- Named Dick VitaleDick VitaleRichard J. "Dick" Vitale , also known as "Dickie V", is an American basketball sportscaster. A former head coach in the college and professional ranks, he is well-known as a college basketball broadcaster and for the enthusiastic and colorful remarks he makes during games. He is known for his...
’s "Diaper Dandy of the Week" at one point during freshman season (2005) - USBWA All-District Selection three consecutive times (2006-2008)
- One of only four Southern Conference players ever to garner 4 All-Conference selections
- Southern Conference Player of the Year (2007)
- Named Dick Vitale
- -Other three seasons he finished runner-up as POY
- -First UNCG player to ever win this award
- First UNCG player to be named an All-American (2007)
- Named to three Mid-Major All-American squads (2007):
- -CNN-SI
- -CollegeInsider.com
- -CollegeHoops.net
- Featured in October issue of Basketball Times Magazine as one of five "Under the Radar" players nationally (2007)
- According to Midmajority.com, he ranked 10th in the nation (out of 1,837 qualifying players) in player efficiency (an NBA stat similar to that of a quarterbackQuarterbackQuarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
passer ratingPasser ratingPasser rating is a measure of the performance of quarterbacks or any other passers in American football and Canadian football. There are at least two formulae currently in use: one officially used by the National Football League and the Canadian Football League, and one used in college football...
in footballAmerican footballAmerican football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
, taking into account all of a player’s positive stats versus missed shots and turnovers) (2007) - First UNCG player to have his/her jersey number retired while still active (#42) (2008)
Records
- First UNCG player to start career with back to back double-doubles (2005)
- Tied UNCG single game blocked shots (7) (four times)
- UNCG single game rebounds (21) (2005)
- Fleming Gymnasium rebounds record (18) (2005)
- UNCG freshman season rebounds (259) (2005)
- UNCG freshman field goals made (175) (2005)
- UNCG sophomore single season points (578) (2006)
- UNCG junior single season points (605) (2007)
- UNCG senior single season points (596) (2008)
- UNCG single season double-doubles (12) (2006)
- UNCG single season 30+ point games (5) (2007)
- UNCG single season free throwFree throwIn basketball, free throws or foul shots are unopposed attempts to score points from a restricted area on the court , and are generally awarded after a foul on the shooter by the opposing team...
makes - UNCG single season free throw attempts (Div-I era) (230) (2007)
- First player in school history to record back to back 500-point seasons (2006-2007)
- -First player to then achieve it three straight times (2006-2008)
- First UNCG duo (along with Ricky Hickman) to both score 500 points in a single season (2007)
- First player in school history to record three straight 400-point seasons (2005-2007)
- -First player to then achieve it four straight times (2005-2008)
- UNCG consecutive games with at least one block (37) (2005-2006)
- UNCG all-time leading scorer (2,187)
- UNCG all-time leading rebounder (1,047)
- Only UNCG player to join the 2000/1000 club
- NCAA – one of only six players to ever record 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 300 blocks in a career:
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- 6. Kyle Hines
- Southern Conference all-time leading shot blocker (349)
- Southern Conference single season blocked shots (106) (2005)
- Southern Conference leader in blocks for four consecutive seasons (2005-2008)
- Southern Conference consecutive double-digit scoring games (81) (2005-2008)
- -It was the longest such streak in the nation at his career’s end
Professional career
After being undraftedUndrafted
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in the 2008 NBA Draft
2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
he signed with Prima Veroli
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in Italy
Italy
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where he played two seasons in the second Legadue Basket division. In August 2010, he signed a one-year contract with German League
Basketball Bundesliga
The Basketball Bundesliga — commonly abbreviated BBL — is the highest level league of club basketball in Germany. The league comprises 18 teams. A BBL season is split into a league stage and a playoff stage...
pro club Brose Baskets.. He became the German Championship Finals MVP in 2011, and won the German national title with Brose Baskets. In July 2011, he signed with Olympiacos Piraeus of the Greek League.