TrayVonn Wright and Taylor Braun - European Pro Basketball

[bruinbison]

Former North Dakota State University men’s basketball players TrayVonn Wright and Taylor Braun have signed contracts to begin their professional careers in European leagues.


http://www.inforum.com/content/former-bison-hoops-standouts-wright-braun-sign-teams-europe

[bruinbison]

Wright, a 6-foot-7 native of Waterloo, Iowa, signed with WBC Raiffeisen Wels in Austria. Braun, a 6-foot-7 native of Newberg, Ore., has agreed to a contract with Okapi Aalstar in Belgium’s top league.


http://www.inforum.com/content/former-bison-hoops-standouts-wright-braun-sign-teams-europe




NDSU’s Wright lands deal with team in Austria


http://www.inforum.com/content/ndsus-wright-lands-deal-team-austria

[HandoEX]

Good luck to them, they'll represent well over there!

[El_Chapo]

NDSU 4 overseas ballers:

Ben Woodside
Andre Smith
Taylor Braun
Trayvonn Wright

[roadwarrior]

Taylor Braun had 18 points and 13 rebounds in his first exhibition game.

Trayvonn had 9 points in his first game.

[El_Chapo]

http://basketball.eurobasket.com/team/Belgium/Okapi_Aalstar/331

Taylor Braun averaging 15ppg 5reb 5asst & his team is 6-0

Trayvonn Wright drafted by Santa Cruz in d league then traded to the Iowa Energy!

[SanDakotaState]

http://basketball.eurobasket.com/team/Belgium/Okapi_Aalstar/331

Taylor Braun averaging 15ppg 5reb 5asst & his team is 6-0

Trayvonn Wright drafted by Santa Cruz in d league then traded to the Iowa Energy!

So you nag on Wolters for not getting a lot of playing time so far this season in the in NBA but making the roster and playing a majority of last season and brag about Wright getting drafted in the D-League and Braun playing overseas? C'mon, give respect where respect is due....BTW i'm not nagging on Braun and Wright for their respective accomplishments. Always rooting for former Summit League players to excel professionally.

[CAS4127]

So you nag on Wolters for not getting a lot of playing time so far this season in the in NBA but making the roster and playing a majority of last season and brag about Wright getting drafted in the D-League and Braun playing overseas? C'mon, give respect where respect is due....BTW i'm not nagging on Braun and Wright for their respective accomplishments. Always rooting for former Summit League players to excel professionally.

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[HoopsBison]

So you nag on Wolters for not getting a lot of playing time so far this season in the in NBA but making the roster and playing a majority of last season and brag about Wright getting drafted in the D-League and Braun playing overseas? C'mon, give respect where respect is due....BTW i'm not nagging on Braun and Wright for their respective accomplishments. Always rooting for former Summit League players to excel professionally.

Random question, just out of curiosity what does Nate make a year with the Bucks. So far tough break for Nate, looks like the coaching changed hasnt done him any favors.

[SanDakotaState]

Random question, just out of curiosity what does Nate make a year with the Bucks. So far tough break for Nate, looks like the coaching changed hasnt done him any favors.

14/15 $816,842
15/16 $947,276 ; 2015 non-guaranteed, fully guaranteed if not waived on or before 7/15/15
16/17 $1,215,696 ; qualifying offer
http://www.spotrac.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/nate-wolters/

Kendall Marshall hasn't got a lot of playing time either. Fun fact, Jerryd Bayless has the same agent as Jason Kidd (Jeff Schwartz). Not saying that is the reason for the lack of time for Wolters and Marshall but it sure doesn't help them.

[HoopsBison]

Some nice coin there for Nate. Hope Nate can work himself in the rotation. At the end of the day he isn't doing too bad for himself no matter what.

[El_Chapo]

This is riduculous move the bunny turd whining to the sdsu thread please.

This thread is for following NDSU basketball players!!! Not 1 person mentioned anything other than NDSU players in this thread!

Thank you

[North Side]

Not really worth a new thread..... but woody is back in Fargo and making some lasagna! :)

http://www.inforum.com/content/great-indoors-former-ndsu-standout-shares-lasagna-recipe

[BisonNation11]

Did you even talk to him? He's in the middle of contract negotiations

[El_Chapo]

Yea he can go back to europe. my bad I apologize But has plenty to fall back on. Maybe i use wrong wording.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Wrong wording? Can we call that just "lying?" Jeez buddy. Please have some respect for others. Ben is one of the best we ever had and you come on here throwing that crap at the wall like some expert. I am actually embarrassed for you. He is far from retired bud. Sorry that you feel it is importan to come on here and make yourself look great with "insider" info. Face it, you make stuff up to impress people on 18 different websites. I cannot wait to talk to Ben and ask him how retirement is going, he might punch me. Far from it. Sorry, back to your regularly schedule Lakes fest, just wanted some truth to be told about Woody.

[El_Chapo]

save that for your other buddy . im not your buddyguy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuQK6t2Esng

[Mr. Burgundy]

Lakes, I wasn't asking you to be my buddy. I was asking you to respect people and telling the truth on a public forum about someone's career is important. I hope you can do that. You are a passionate fan, I hope you can channel that energy in a positive way. I am off my soap box.

[roadwarrior]

Ben Woodside has signed a contract to play in Spain.

[Kujava23]

Former North Dakota State University men's basketball player TrayVonn Wright has signed a contract to play for the Leicester Riders of the British Basketball League Per Fargo Forum 12/5/14

I wish I know the rankings of European Basketball Leagues based on talent----to know which is top and which are the lower leagues

[A1pigskin]

Not really worth a new thread..... but woody is back in Fargo and making some lasagna! :)

http://www.inforum.com/content/great-indoors-former-ndsu-standout-shares-lasagna-recipe

Family Recipe???

[stevdock]

Former North Dakota State University men's basketball player TrayVonn Wright has signed a contract to play for the Leicester Riders of the British Basketball League Per Fargo Forum 12/5/14

I wish I know the rankings of European Basketball Leagues based on talent----to know which is top and which are the lower leagues

Hard to find a whole lot of stats on Tray but looks like he probably had his best game of the season leading the team in points and boards with 21 and 13.

http://www.leicesterriders.co.uk/match-report/riders-81-force-51/

[NDSUstudent]

Tray with some massive dunks...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XruShGV376Q

[NDSUstudent]

Tray with another beastly dunk...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc1CQ_5GqAk&feature=youtu.be

[unbison]

To bad we didn't create that kind of space for the kid

[HerdBot]

Tray with another beastly dunk...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc1CQ_5GqAk&feature=youtu.be

If I had 1 complaint about the current Bison team... wish we had someone who could dunk like THAT! Wow. Tray reminds me of a young KG. Tall lanky but dunks like a man.

[Bisonator98]

If I had 1 complaint about the current Bison team... wish we had someone who could dunk like THAT! Wow. Tray reminds me of a young KG. Tall lanky but dunks like a man.

Yep that's what I missed most last year. Someone willing to go up and throw it down with authority. There were a few here and there but hopefully some of the younger guys can develop that this year. Any of the young guys or recruits have athleticism like Tray?

[Tatanka]

Yep that's what I missed most last year. Someone willing to go up and throw it down with authority. There were a few here and there but hopefully some of the younger guys can develop that this year. Any of the young guys or recruits have athleticism like Tray?


To be fair, very few people have athleticism like Tray.

[HerdBot]

To be fair, very few people have athleticism like Tray.

True. Especially for mid majors. Deng Geu (major miss spell) seems to have a frame like that.

[bisonfan08]

To be fair, very few people have athleticism like Tray.

This is absolutely correct, the guy is a freak of nature. That being said I think Deng Geu who's 2 inches taller and has a similar build could be the next dunk master at NDSU. He doesn't quite have the leaping ability of Trayvonn but he appears to have added a little weight to his frame each year which Trayvonn just could not do no matter how hard he tried. With a redshirt year and our training staff I think he'll be able to add a little explosiveness and a little more muscle and I for one cannot wait to watch to posterize the entire Summit League. Tray had to jump over people, Deng might be able to jump through them.

[Bison_Pride]

It sound like TrayVonn Wright is quite the fan favorite. Check out the comments on twitter from fans when the resigning of TrayVonn is announced.

https://twitter.com/RidersBball/status/602882123121459201

[NDSU_grad]

It sound like TrayVonn Wright is quite the fan favorite. Check out the comments on twitter from fans when the resigning of TrayVonn is announced.

https://twitter.com/RidersBball/status/602882123121459201

The comments are even better if you read them with a British accent.

[CentennialBison]

https://twitter.com/NDSUmbb/status/610534235472986114/photo/1


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After a breakout rookie season in Belgium, Taylor Braun will work out for the LA Clippers tomorrow. #ProBison

[Mr Meaty]

https://twitter.com/NDSUmbb/status/610534235472986114/photo/1

I saw this and that is great news. Best of luck to you Taylor.

[El_Chapo]

Huge news. Where is the love?!!!!

[HoopsBison]

Taylor got an invite to play in the summer league with the Orlando Magic!

[Mr Meaty]

Taylor got an invite to play in the summer league with the Orlando Magic!

That is great news.

[BisonJD]

TB was 3-4 with 8 points, 6 boards and 3 assists in 20 minutes. Didn't start but played the 5th-most minutes. Orlando White won 87-76.

http://www.nba.com/games/20150704/DETORW/gameinfo.html

[EndZoneQB]

I see Keith Benson had a pretty big game too.

[BisonJD]

This afternoon, TB posted 13 points and 5 boards on 4 of 9 shooting. Played 24 minutes (4th most on team). Looks like Taylor is getting a good look this Summer with the Magic, as opposed to last year when he didn't get to see the court much with Phoenix. Orlando White moves to 2-0.

[Mr Meaty]

This afternoon, TB posted 13 points and 5 boards on 4 of 9 shooting. Played 24 minutes (4th most on team). Looks like Taylor is getting a good look this Summer with the Magic, as opposed to last year when he didn't get to see the court much with Phoenix. Orlando White moves to 2-0.

This is great news for Taylor. Keep doing what you do.

[NDSUFan_Sav]

Taylor signed with Ulm, top league in Germany not a bad day on your 24th birthday. Its also the same league as Lawrence Alexander.

[HoopsBison]

Taylor signed with Ulm, top league in Germany not a bad day on your 24th birthday. Its also the same league as Lawrence Alexander.
Also has an opt out clause if a nba opportunity presents itself. Congrats to TB!

[The Cuda]

Sounds like Taylor is holding his own in the Summer League.

http://www.vavel.com/en-us/nba/512059-nba-summer-league-day-6-recap-orlando.html

[Mr Meaty]

He is getting his chance to play in the NBA and trying to make the most of it. Wish Taylor all the best at following his dream.

[bisonfan08]

He is getting his chance to play in the NBA and trying to make the most of it. Wish Taylor all the best at following his dream.

I watched that game they recapped, Taylor wasn't very assertive when he had the ball but played good defense, dove on the floor in a hustle play to get a steal, had a few rebounds and shot 3-4 from the field making the most of his chances. He played good, did have one bad turnover and one silly foul but hopefully he's doing enough, would love to see him get a shot in the NBA. Based on what I saw in that game I'd say the best thing he's looking at right now would be a D-league contract but you never know.

[EndZoneQB]

I watched that game they recapped, Taylor wasn't very assertive when he had the ball but played good defense, dove on the floor in a hustle play to get a steal, had a few rebounds and shot 3-4 from the field making the most of his chances. He played good, did have one bad turnover and one silly foul but hopefully he's doing enough, would love to see him get a shot in the NBA. Based on what I saw in that game I'd say the best thing he's looking at right now would be a D-league contract but you never know.

That's been my issue with Braun the whole time. He disappears in games and loses his assertiveness..I was hoping he would overcome that in his professional career.

[HoopsBison]

I watched that game they recapped, Taylor wasn't very assertive when he had the ball but played good defense, dove on the floor in a hustle play to get a steal, had a few rebounds and shot 3-4 from the field making the most of his chances. He played good, did have one bad turnover and one silly foul but hopefully he's doing enough, would love to see him get a shot in the NBA. Based on what I saw in that game I'd say the best thing he's looking at right now would be a D-league contract but you never know.
Hes already got a contract with a team in Germany at the highest level. Hes in a great spot and played well in summer league. Def turned some heads.

[bisonfan08]

Hes already got a contract with a team in Germany at the highest level. Hes in a great spot and played well in summer league. Def turned some heads.

Yes, I'm aware of that I just meant in terms of finding a home in the NBA. I don't think he showed enough to make an NBA roster so I was just saying the D league is probably the best he'd be looking at stateside.

[roadwarrior]

Interesting game coming up in December:


NDSU Basketball ‏@NDSUmbb · 12m12 minutes ago
The 2015-16 German Basketball Bundesliga schedule is out. Mark this one down #ProBison fans: Lawrence Alexander vs. Taylor Braun on Dec. 19.

[HandoEX]

Interesting game coming up in December:

This would be a fun game to watch between two Fargo legends!!!

[MrAugustana]

Came across this recent TrayVonn Wright dunk and figured you guys would appreciate it...

http://www.hoopsfix.com/2015/10/trayvonn-wright-posterizes-sheffield-dunk-of-the-season/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wbtQqlyZOI

[HerdBoy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DabS8D_M8bs

LA must be in town. No LA thread so I dropped it here.

[aces1180]

Taylor Braun signed with Utah today!

http://www.nba.com/jazz/jazz-sign-free-agent-taylor-braun

[SanDakotaState]

Taylor Braun signed with Utah today!

http://www.nba.com/jazz/jazz-sign-free-agent-taylor-braun

Same team that Nate Wolters signed a 2 way contract with.

http://www.nba.com/jazz/news/jazz-sign-nate-wolters-two-way-contract

Pretty cool that they can partake in a NBA training camp together.

[HerdBot]

Same team that Nate Wolters signed a 2 way contract with.

http://www.nba.com/jazz/news/jazz-sign-nate-wolters-two-way-contract

Pretty cool that they can partake in a NBA training camp together.

That's pretty awesome. I like former Bunnies much better when they are not playing against us. I'm becoming a fan of Zenner too.

[devin45k]

Just an FYI...Braun got cut a couple days ago.

Wouldn't be surprised if Wolters does too.

[BisonJD]

Just an FYI...Braun got cut a couple days ago.

Wouldn't be surprised if Wolters does too.

Wolters signed a two-way deal, meaning if he's "cut" he goes to their G-League affiliate and is eligible to shuffle back and forth between the G-League and NBA. It's a nice concept that gives tweener players a better salary (to stay stateside vs. Euro ball) and gives the teams some flexibility. It will essentially eliminate the 10-day contracts.

[THEsocalledfan]

Just an FYI...Braun got cut a couple days ago.

Wouldn't be surprised if Wolters does too.

Nothing wrong with making a good living in Europe, provided you have someone to talk to....see below.

I was recently talking with a friend of Wolters. Last year, Nate played in Turkey and basically no one on the team spoke English. I guess socially, it was a bit rough on him, but he made serious dough. I'd be interested on how this new two way deal works for him versus that money/social situation.

[devin45k]

Nothing wrong with making a good living in Europe, provided you have someone to talk to....see below.

I was recently talking with a friend of Wolters. Last year, Nate played in Turkey and basically no one on the team spoke English. I guess socially, it was a bit rough on him, but he made serious dough. I'd be interested on how this new two way deal works for him versus that money/social situation.


That's the hardest part about playing a sport overseas I am guessing. The competition is still tough but the mental aspect would be pretty hard.

As long as you still have a passion for the sport. You can't knock someone making a living doing what they love.

[jacksfan29]

That's the hardest part about playing a sport overseas I am guessing. The competition is still tough but the mental aspect would be pretty hard.

As long as you still have a passion for the sport. You can't knock someone making a living doing what they love.

http://saltlakecity.gleague.nba.com/news/stars-announce-training-camp-roster-practice-schedule/

Jazz G League affiliate announce their roster. Looks like Braun and Wolters will be playing together, which will be fun to watch. I recall a tweet this summer which both Nate and Taylor replied stating that the season overseas is way too long and that it needed to be shortened up. I think both are going to be pretty happy to be home.

[southcliffbison]

http://saltlakecity.gleague.nba.com/news/stars-announce-training-camp-roster-practice-schedule/

Jazz G League affiliate announce their roster. Looks like Braun and Wolters will be playing together, which will be fun to watch. I recall a tweet this summer which both Nate and Taylor replied stating that the season overseas is way too long and that it needed to be shortened up. I think both are going to be pretty happy to be home.

Hardly one to nitpic, but, I believe it's referred to as the D League......which stands for the Developmental League. Sioux Falls' team is known as the Skyforce. G League???? As in G string ?? ......players play in G strings????

[bri-dog]

Hardly one to nitpic, but, I believe it's referred to as the D League......which stands for the Developmental League. Sioux Falls' team is known as the Skyforce. G League???? As in G string ?? ......players play in G strings????

The D league is now the G League (sponsored be Gatorade)...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_G_League

[natstar1]

http://saltlakecity.gleague.nba.com/news/stars-announce-training-camp-roster-practice-schedule/

Jazz G League affiliate announce their roster. Looks like Braun and Wolters will be playing together, which will be fun to watch. I recall a tweet this summer which both Nate and Taylor replied stating that the season overseas is way too long and that it needed to be shortened up. I think both are going to be pretty happy to be home.
I would assume you get paid much better in Europe. G League is not much.

[bisonfan08]

I would assume you get paid much better in Europe. G League is not much.

Typically yes, if you are one of the 2 players on an NBA roster with a 2 way contract you can make between $50-75K and bounce back and force between the NBA and G-League as needed due to injuries and such. Otherwise G-League players make either $19K or $26K for the 6 month season...basically minimum wage, so while you're in front of the NBA front office daily the pay while in the league is awful compared to some of the higher leagues in Europe these guys could be in.

[THEsocalledfan]

Typically yes, if you are one of the 2 players on an NBA roster with a 2 way contract you can make between $50-75K and bounce back and force between the NBA and G-League as needed due to injuries and such. Otherwise G-League players make either $19K or $26K for the 6 month season...basically minimum wage, so while you're in front of the NBA front office daily the pay while in the league is awful compared to some of the higher leagues in Europe these guys could be in.

I am very surprised these guys are doing the G league for this reason. With that said, I heard from a solid source the Wolters was miserable in Turkey last year. Can't put a price on happiness.

[Son of a Bison]

Can't put a price on happiness.

Usually it's more than half and they keep the house.

[Mr Meaty]

Usually it's more than half and they keep the house.

I know too well.......But it is worth it.

[jacksfan29]

Typically yes, if you are one of the 2 players on an NBA roster with a 2 way contract you can make between $50-75K and bounce back and force between the NBA and G-League as needed due to injuries and such. Otherwise G-League players make either $19K or $26K for the 6 month season...basically minimum wage, so while you're in front of the NBA front office daily the pay while in the league is awful compared to some of the higher leagues in Europe these guys could be in.

If Wolter's spends the full 45 with the Jazz he will make around $279,000. He earns $75,000 in salary from the G league and earns the per game rookie when called up. The two days he was active with the Jazz to start the season were "bonus" days not counted in the 45. I think his contract in Serbia last year was around $250,000. Braun is a different story. He does have one of 4 Jazz affiliated roster spots with the Stars which means he can sign a 10 day with any of the 30 NBA teams but getting a 10 day is getting harder now that the league have 2 way contracts. If Braun can earn a 2 way for next season he could be earning much more then he did playing in the lower European (Europcup) league last year. If I were Braun I would take the chance. He's good enough to earn a 2 way contract.

G League
The player’s pay comes on a tiered salary system, which can last one or two seasons. While in the G-League, the player will make $75,000. It’s a significant increase from the current pay structure for G-Leaguers, who cannot make more than $26,000 with a one-way G-League deal.

When in the NBA, a player with a two-way contract will accrue a day of service and make money consistent with an NBA rookie minimum, which is about $816,000 next season. If a player spends 45 days in the NBA, he could make around $204,000.

In total, a two-way player who spends the maximum amount of time in the NBA would make $279,000

[bruinbison]

Nice find by Kemo

https://www.ksl.com/?sid=46194389&nid=304&title=former-college-rivals-taylor-braun-and-nate-wolters-now-stars-teammates&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral

[El_Chapo]

First off Trayvonn had an injury & is now out of basketball after a successful overseas career Taylor is avg 14ppg in Taiwan on team w Oaklands Keith Bensen
Taylor Braun had defensive stop then last second bucket to win Twin Cities Pro-Am Last night

video here https://www.facebook.com/173056579547693/posts/pfbid08peCt76eqFsTix9PNX8YtHH5ct9VHpjnUAZr5961WpDZ zPq1Vb6aqF7QyedQ2Zojl/

Also, this video of summit final where these 2 were so good is here, Taylor Brauns AND 1 bucket at end was insane.

also look at the ndsu fans, wish we had that back, this is like 1st post in a month.
https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/1501281599857561602?s=20&t=cZEKvQ4Z507L6NvzpPNCdg

[El_Chapo]

and Vinnie Shahid & Rocky Krueser

3/19/23
Rocky Kreuser: 26p, 8r, 3a, 4t (Nurnberg Falcons BC)

[bruinbison]

Rocky Kreuser signed for a second season in Belgium

https://gobison.com/news/2023/6/30/mens-basketball-kreuser-signs-in-belgium-for-2nd-pro-season.aspx

[bruinbison]

Vinnie Shahid signs with Italian team for forth pro season in Europe

https://gobison.com/news/2023/7/5/mens-basketball-shahid-advances-pro-career-to-italy.aspx

[OrygunBison]

Maybe this thread name should change.

[BisonVifte]

Trayvonn is going to be an assistant with Saul.