USA Select Basketball was formed to assist American basketball players find professional opportunities internationally. The origins of USA Select Basketball trace back to the 1980s where Appalachian State University teammates; Sean Kilmartin and David Lawrence played professionally in Europe. Acknowledging then, the fantastic opportunity afforded them, they decided to create this type of opportunity for other athletes. With the assistance of Nicholas Melissaris and Mike Palladino, retired international basketball players, the team creates unique opportunities for elite basketball players. USA Select Basketball is composed of athletes that have completed their college / NCAA eligibility and are looking for professional contracts internationally. Through a series of "tryout" camps, we carefully evaluate players from all backgrounds. We take them on tour to play some of the top teams in Europe in a series of exhibition games in hopes to create contract opportunities. In the past, these tours have proven to be highly successful and have allowed may players to get their first professional basketball contracts!
These players have come from varied programs such as perennial power Duke University, UConn and Wake Forest, top programs like Georgia, NC State, Xavier, Clemson, University of Tennessee and Temple University to Mid majors like Appalachian State University, Davidson College, James Madison University, Winston-Salem State University and NC Central University. Smaller programs such as Belmont Abbey College, Virginia Union, NC Weslyan to Junior Colleges and basketball players that have not had the opportunity to play college at the level. To see all that we have done see our All Time Roster.
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England Basketball Division 1 Season Statistics filled with USA Select Players! The season ending statistics for England Basketball Division 1 are now out, and USA Select players are well represented. Noteables include Tyler Ousley and Douglas McLaughlin-Williams for scoring and rebounding. Terrell Smith, also a member of the 2009 European Tour was listed 8th in assists. |
Players vie for European glory during Triad showcase! GREENSBORO – They made a name for themselves on the hardwood in high school and college, but now a group of dedicated ball players are trying to break into the highly competitive world of professional basketball. Local reporter Caroline Blair of News 14 Carolina covers the USA Select final tryouts with interviews of the athletes and the team General Manager, Sean Kilmartin. Follow link for story and video! |