Former Players Overseas - 10/24/08

DENVER – The most frequently asked question I got during the offseason was about former DU guard Joe Jackson and why he is not listed on the roster.  For those still wondering, here is the answer.

Joe was a redshirt junior last season, which means he was a senior in school but had one remaining year of eligibility. However, after receiving his business degree from DU in June, Joe decided to pursue his dream of playing professional basketball. I am happy to report that he seems to have found a great opportunity with BC Jyväsklä in Finland. In the preseason, Jackson scored 29 points against a team in Sweden, and a few days later he had 28 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a block in a game. Pretty good, especially considering that was done in his first four days in Finland. In his first regular season game, Jackson put up 23 points and five rebounds.

Speaking of the pros, Adam Tanner returned home to play. Sort of. The Melbourne native and former DU center is playing in the Australian National Basketball League, but he’s playing across the Tasman Sea for the New Zealand Breakers in Auckland. His playing time has been somewhat limited due to a calf injury, but he reports that he is adjusting to the pro game with help from the veteran players.

After ending last season in the NBA Developmental League with the Austin Aeros, Yemi Nicholson is back in Europe playing for Eisbaeren Bremerhaven in Germany, where he is providing a defensive presence and put up 11 points in a game a few days ago.