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Reality Check: Overseas Basketball Isn’t Just a Backup Plan—It’s a Business

Too many athletes assume that a decent college career—solid stats, a few accolades, or a starting role—is enough to secure a professional contract overseas. The truth is: it’s not.

Playing internationally is not a fallback option; it’s a global business with high standards, fierce competition, and limited roster spots. Every year, thousands of players finish college thinking they’re headed to Europe or elsewhere, only to realize that the overseas market is looking for more than just talent.

Teams are looking for:

  • Professionalism on and off the court

  • Adaptability to new cultures, languages, and playing styles

  • Film, recent workouts, and verified pro experience

  • Players who bring value, leadership, and consistency—not just a highlight reel

Even top college performers are passed over if they can’t show that they’re ready for the next level of commitment.

To go overseas, you need more than a résumé—you need a plan, a network, and the willingness to outwork players who are just as hungry as you.

Too many players believe their college coach can just make a few calls and land them a pro contract. That’s not how it works—and it can get both of you in trouble.

  • A college coach is not a licensed agent

  • If you still have NCAA eligibility, it’s an instant violation

  • Even after college, it’s a conflict of interest and often illegal

Overseas teams and pro leagues expect:

  • Certified agents who know how to handle contracts, visas, and taxes

  • Clear, legal communication—not backchannel deals

  • A professional rep who can protect your money, rights, and future

If a coach tries to "help" by acting as your agent:

  • They can ruin your eligibility

  • They might get your deal thrown out

  • They can cost you real professional opportunities

This isn’t about loyalty. It’s about doing things the right way.

How the Vermont Coyotes Help Athletes Go Pro — The Right Way

  • Connect players with licensed, FIBA-registered agents — no unqualified reps

  • Educate athletes on the legal process of going pro (contracts, visas, taxes, FIBA clearance)

  • Host verified pro workouts and private evaluations with real decision-makers

  • Provide access to international-level training and game film

  • Ensure all deals and negotiations are handled legally and transparently

  • Help players understand what to look for—and avoid—in an agent

  • Build a professional culture that prepares athletes for overseas and G League standards

  • Protect players from scams, false promises, and eligibility violations

  • Offer direct pathways to pro leagues through trusted partnerships

  • Support off-court development through mentorship, exposure, and structure

The Moment Every Athlete Wants.

The Vermont Coyotes have officially signed Jerome Bivins, a 6’9” professional guard from Detroit, Michigan, known for his strength, defensive energy, and veteran leadership. Bivins brings international experience to the Coyotes roster, having recently played professionally in Portugal following his development at EuroProBasket in Spain.

A standout at East English Village Prep and later at Benedict College (NCAA DII), Bivins has built a reputation as a physical, high-IQ player with G League-level potential. His signing represents a major step in the Coyotes’ mission to elevate the standard of professional basketball in Vermont.

The announcement was made official during an exclusive press conference with WCAX on May 14th, following a private team workout at the Barre Auditorium.