Jose Colorado

Helping basketball players achieve their pro dreams.

Overseas Basketball Housing: What is it like? (Real Life Examples with Photos)

Overseas basketball housing is one of the main perks of professional basketball as overseas pro teams are expected to cover housing and lodging expenses for all foreign players. But there is much more to the equation. Learn more.

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How Long is the Overseas Basketball Season? [Global Chart Breakdown by Country]

How long the overseas basketball is depends on where you are, but as a general guide, think 7-9 months. Overseas basketball schedules can vary in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Oceania so we break down each region. Learn more.

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What is Overseas Basketball? The 5 Staples of How Overseas Basketball Works [Visual Guide for Players]

Overseas basketball can have many confusing definitions as a professional basketball player doesn’t necessarily have to go overseas to play overseas basketball. I clearly list the 5 pillars of overseas basketball and how all professional pro clubs and leagues incorporate them.

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Overseas Basketball Salaries: Guatemala Basketball League [Players Survey]

Guatemala has two main professional basketball leagues, La Liga Metropolitana and La Liga Nacional. When it comes to Guatemalan basketball salaries there are only a few pro teams that can pay overseas basketball players. Find out who they are and what to expect in wages.

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How To Write An Overseas Basketball Resume [Step-by-Step Guide With Pictures]

Overseas Basketball Resumes have certain requirements and qualifications including personal details, playing experience, basketball highlight film videos and more. Understand what pro basketball coaches and teams are looking for in basketball resumes.

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Overseas Basketball Salaries: Panama Basketball League [Players Survey]

Panama's Liga Profesional de Baloncesto - the LPB - is the top professional basketball league in Panama. The LPB has some of the highest overseas basketball salaries and contract wages in Central America. Players can expect a wide range of income playing here. Learn more.

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Overseas Basketball Salaries: Belize Basketball League [Players Survey]

Belize’s main professional basketball - the NEBL - pays its overseas players a competitive wage in comparison to other pro leagues in the region. More important, basketball salaries in Belize should continue to grow steadily into the future. Learn more.

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Overseas Basketball Salaries: Honduras Basketball League [Players Survey]

Basketball salaries in Honduras’ top professional basketball league, La Liga Mayor, is a complicated issue. Many pro teams in the country are unable to pay. But a few can and it's not a bad wage for beginner overseas players. Learn more.

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Overseas Basketball Salaries: Nicaragua Basketball League [Player Survey]

The Nicaraguan professional basketball league, La Liga Superior, has no salary cap when it comes to its basketball salaries. Overseas players can benefit greatly from certain pro teams it if they understand the market better. Learn more.

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Overseas Basketball Salaries: El Salvador Basketball Leagues [Players Survey]

El Salvador professional basketball salaries depend on which league you're playing in. Learn directly from overseas players who have played there about: salary ranges, what is considered big and small money and what you can expect financially.

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How Hard is Overseas Basketball? [2020]

How hard is overseas basketball? Well, for American players - and any import for that matter - every game in professional basketball is an elimination game. Every day is Game.7. This is the only way to treat it. If not, pro teams will contact someone else who will. It's just that simple.

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Overseas Basketball Salaries: 4 Essential Tips to Make Good Money Playing Professional Basketball (Visual Guides) [2020]

How much do overseas basketball players make, you ask?

Whether in Asia, Africa, Europe or anywhere in between these essential strategies will help any professional player looking to make more money in professional basketball.

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Overseas Basketball Scams: 5 Clear Signs You’re Getting Scammed in Pro Basketball (Real Life Examples) [2020]

Exposure camps, basketball agents, overseas basketball teams contacting you, learn how you can easily identify what's real and what's a scam with five-year pro player, Jose Colorado.

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How Hard is Overseas Basketball: How to Deal With Dirty Players in Professional Basketball (Real Life Examples) [2020]

Playing teams aggressively with force, tough-nosed defense and the occasional hard foul is one thing, but there is a dark side to overseas basketball that much too often strays into reprehensible acts and dangerous cheap shots that have no place in any sport.

There is a method for wading through these obstacles and it may just be the difference between an import staying or being sent home.

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Overseas Basketball Salaries: Why Being Selfish In Professional Basketball Pays (2020)

Overseas professional basketball teams and managers are looking for certain types of players depending on the region. In many parts being selfishness can actually increase your overseas basketball salary. Let me explain why through a comprehensive checklist.

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The grim reality for imports post COVID-19 and how to combat it

Changes are on the way - but to what degree, remains to be seen.

With many international leagues aiming to restart in the coming months, logistical adjustments will undoubtedly come out on the other end.

The most sobering reality on the horizon?

An international market without imports.

Here's a five-step plan to prepare for just that.

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Overseas Basketball: Why Your Passport is The Most Important Asset For Professional Teams (2022)

Whether a Cotonou, Bosman A, Bosman B, Asian Import, American, Canadian or Australian - your passport may be the single most powerful asset you have to achieve your overseas basketball dreams.

Pro teams look for players with certain types. Learn more.

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Overseas Basketball: 3 Ways to Protect Yourself Against the Dangers of Pro Basketball (2020)

Like all professional athletes, overseas basketball players face many dangers both as an active player and in their life after sport retirement transition as depression, money loss and quality of life can be compromised.

Here's three ways to prepare for both scenarios.

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