Former Temple Guard Signs Deal Overseas

Luis Guzman, the starting pointing guard in 2009-10, has signed a contract to play overseas in Slovakia for BK 04 AC LB SPISSKA NOVA VES, a professional team based in Spisska Nova Ves, Slovakia.

Guzman was a team captain for the 29-6 Owls last season, and accomplished a few career highs in his final season as a member of the cherry and white. He posted 4.9 points per game, 3.2 assists per game, and 4.2 rebounds per game, which were all career highs for the 6-foot-3 guard.

He isn't the only former Temple guard heading overseas to play ball. Ryan Brooks announced earlier in August that he will be taking his game over to Germany to play for the LTi Giessen 46ers.

With the NBA being such a competitive league for incoming rookies, and since the guard position is quickly becoming a spot for dead-eye shooters, Brooks and Guzman's decision to go overseas is a rather smart move.

The competition outside of the United States isn't a drop off from the NBA, in fact, the level of physicality may be greater in Europe.

We'll continue to track both Brooks' and Guzman's progress overseas once the season gets underway.