Nigel van Oostrum Signs First Pro Contract in Dutch Top Flight

By Bradley Gains on July 31, 2014

Nigel van Oostrum has signed his first pro contract and will play in the Netherlands next season with Eredivisie side Den Helder.

The 23-year-old Brit, who also has Dutch nationality, has just finished his college career after splitting four years at Franklin Pierce (2010-12) and Park University (2012-14).

Van Oostrum, a former GB U20 and England U18, most recently averaged 4.8 points per game, 3.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists in the American Mideast Conference in Division 1 of the NAIA, according to court-side.com. The guard joins younger brother and GB point guard, Devon in turning pro.

My dream continues…officially signed my first pro contact to play overseas in holland! Nothing… http://t.co/MxNM8fSM1a

— Nigel V O (@NigelVO) July 29, 2014

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