Tarik Phillip selected the top British player playing abroad in last week's games

Here is the weekly review of the top performing British players, who play currently abroad.

Tarik Phillip

   #1. This week's number one is an international guard Tarik Phillip (191-93, college: WVU, currently plays in Turkey). He led Tofas to a 3-point victory against the league leader Fenerbahce (19-0) 84-81 in the Turkish BSL in Wednesday night's game. Phillip recorded 11 points, 8 assists and 5 steals in 30 minutes on the court. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Tofas Bursa (3-0) is placed third in the BSL. So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season. It's Phillip's first season with the team. He has relatively good stats this year: 14.5ppg, 4.5rpg, 4.7apg, 2.0spg, 2FGP: 55.1%(38-69), 3FGP: 43.3% and FT: 78.8% in 13 games he played so far. Phillip is a naturalized American. He is currently a member of the British senior national team. Strangely Phillip has never played in United Kingdom.

Gabriel Olaseni

   #2. Second place goes to an international center Gabriel Olaseni (211-91, college: Iowa, currently plays in Turkey). He could not help Buyukcekmece (0-3) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite Olaseni's very good performance Buyukcekmece was defeated 94-83 at home by the leading Anadolu Efes. He was the second best scorer with 17 points. Olaseni also added 7 rebounds. Olaseni has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 15.4ppg, 8.8rpg, 2FGP: 62.4%(116-186) and FT: 78.6%. Olaseni is in the roster of the British senior national team.

Luke Nelson

   #3. The British player who performed third best last week abroad was an international guard Luke Nelson (191-95, college: UC Irvine, currently plays in Germany). He was not able to help BG Goettingen (3-0) in their last game. Despite Nelson's very good performance the league leader BG Goettingen was crushed 109-81 on the road by the lower-ranked (#4) Crailsheim Merlins. He was the top scorer with 22 points. Nelson also added 4 assists in 30 minutes. This year Nelson has relatively solid stats: 13.9ppg, 1.5rpg, 4.1apg, 2FGP: 43.3%, 3FGP: 40.9% and FT: 75.4% in 15 games. He is also a member of the British senior national team.

Nigel Van Oostrum

   #4. Guard Nigel Van Oostrum (196-90, college: Park, currently plays in Holland) contributed to an easy victory against the ninth-ranked Leeuwarden (2-5) crushing them 86-58 in the Dutch DBL on Thursday night. Van Oostrum scored 10 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Landstede Basketbal Zwolle (6-1) is placed third in the DBL. It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row. Van Oostrum has been at the team for five years. His overall stats this season are: 6.0ppg, 3.7rpg, 2.4apg and 1.1spg. Van Oostrum has a dual citizenship: British and Dutch. He used to play for the British U20 national team back in 2010.

Akwasi Yeboah

   #5. International forward Akwasi Yeboah (198-97, college: Rutgers, currently plays in France) led Saint-Quentin to a victory over the closely-ranked Quimper UJAP (6-2) 75-70 in the French ProB (second division) in Tuesday night's game. Yeboah was MVP of the game. He scored 17 points in 31 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Yeboah's third season in pro basketball. Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball (6-3) is placed fifth in the ProB. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. Yeboah has reliable stats this year: 11.8ppg and 3.7rpg in nine games. He is another player who holds two passports: British and Ghanian. Yeboah plays currently for the British national team.

Benjamin Lawson

   #6. Forward Benjamin Lawson (216-95, college: WKU, currently plays in Japan) contributed to a FE Nagoya's victory against the seventh-ranked Bambitious Nara (14-22) 79-69 in the Japanese B2 League on Saturday night. He scored 11 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 26 minutes. Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya (21-16) is placed third in West group. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. Lawson's stats this year are: 10.7ppg, 5.7rpg, 1.4apg and 1.2bpg in 10 games. He is a former U20 international player as he played for the British team six years ago.

Samuel Idowu

   #7. Former U20 international forward Samuel Idowu (203-97, college: St.Peter's, currently plays in Denmark) was the major contributor in Naestved's victory against the second-ranked Horsens IC (14-7) 96-80 in the Danish BasketLigaen in Wednesday night's game. Idowu scored 18 points, had 4 boards, handed out 3 passes and blocked 2 shots; not bad, considering it's only his second season in pro basketball. Team FOG Naestved (12-10) is placed fifth in Pro A group. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. This season Idowu has very high stats. He averages: 15.8ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.6bpg. Idowu used to play for the British U20 national team four years ago.

Kyle Johnson

   #8. An experienced guard Kyle Johnson (195-88, college: LIU Brooklyn, currently plays in Iceland) was the main contributor in Njardvik's victory against the closely-ranked IR (5-5) 96-80 in the Icelandic Dominos League on Friday night. He was the best player in that game. Johnson recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points and getting 10 rebounds. He also added 3 assists. UMFN Njardvik (5-5) is placed fifth in the Dominos League. They ended the series of three consecutive loses. Johnson averaged so far 14.5ppg, 7.5rpg and 2.5apg. He plays currently for the British national team.

Callum Lawson

   #9. Former U20 international forward Callum Lawson (198-96, agency: Players Group, college: ACU, currently plays in Iceland) helped Thor Thorl win their game against one of league's weakest teams Thor AK (3-7) 91-75 in the Icelandic Dominos League in Thursday night's game. Lawson scored 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 34 minutes. Thor Thorlakshofn (7-3) is placed second in the Dominos League. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. Lawson averaged so far 12.2ppg, 7.8rpg and 1.6apg in 10 games. He used to play for the British U20 national team five years ago.

Josh Apple

   #10. Forward Josh Apple (201-98, currently plays in NCAA2) helped East Central University win their game against the Oklahoma Baptist University 78-70 in the NCAA2 last Thursday. Apple recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting 13 rebounds. He also added 5 assists. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. The East Central University has 3-3 record this season. The Regular Season already ended in the NCAA2. Apple averaged so far 14.0ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.5apg and 1.5bpg. He is a former U18 international player as five years ago he still played for the British national team.

   #11. Former U20 international guard Amin Adamu (196-97, currently plays college basketball in the States), who plays in the NCAA was not able to secure a victory for the Montana St. (6-4) in their last game. Despite Adamu's very good performance the Montana St. was badly defeated 93-77 in Cheney by the Eastern Washington University. He scored 16 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 35 minutes. Adamu averaged so far 14.9ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.9apg and 1.4spg in 15 games. He used to play for the British U20 national team four years ago.

   #12. Former U20 international swingman Kayne Henry (201-99, currently studies in the States) helped JSU win their game against the Eastern Illinois University 76-64 in the NCAA in Thursday night's game. Henry scored 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Henry's overall stats this season are: 7.2ppg and 4.7rpg. He used to play for the British U20 national team back in 2019.

   #13. Former U20 international guard Shaquille Walters (198, is currently at the American university), who plays in the NCAA couldn't help the Northeastern (8-2) in their last game on Sunday. Despite his good performance the Northeastern was defeated 68-57 on their home court in Boston by the Towson University. Walters scored 12 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Walters averaged so far 11.0ppg, 6.8rpg, 2.8apg and 1.3spg. He used to play for the British U20 national team five years ago.

   #14. Former U20 international forward Obinna Agu (198-97, college: W.Wyoming, currently plays in NCAA2) couldn't help the Northeastern State University in their game against the University of Nebraska-Kearney in the NCAA2, despite his very good performance in Thursday night's game. Agu had a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting 11 rebounds in 33 minutes. But his team lost 72-76 in the NCAA2. This year Agu's overall stats are: 9.4ppg and 5.7rpg in seven games. He used to play for the British U20 national team back in 2017.

   #15. International forward Carl Wheatle (199-98, agency: Octagon Europe, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help Pistoia in their game against Napoli in the Italian Serie A2 (second division). Wheatle cannot count Wednesday's game as one of the best ones. He scored only 2 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. His team was defeated 79-64. Wheatle's total stats this season are: 8.8ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.6apg and 1.1spg. He is also in the roster of the British national team.


The list of other players, who all have British passport but never been selected to any of British national teams:

   #1. Philip Scrubb (191-G-92, college: Carleton, currently plays in France) could not help Limoges CSP Elite (3-1) in their last game on Friday. Despite his very good performance the league leader Limoges CSP Elite was defeated 84-75 on the road by the lower-ranked ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (#6). Scrubb was the second best scorer with 16 points. He also added 6 assists. This season Scrubb has relatively solid stats: 12.2ppg, 2.0rpg and 4.9apg. He has a dual citizenship: British and Canadian.

   #2. O.G. Anunoby (201-F-97, college: Indiana, currently plays in NBA) led Toronto Raptors to a victory against the Milwaukee Bucks (16-12) 124-113 in the NBA on Tuesday night. Anunoby scored 13 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 27 minutes. The Toronto Raptors have 13-15 record this season. Anunoby is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in Raptors' roster. He has individually a very good season with high stats. Anunoby averages: 14.6ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.6apg and 2.0spg in 18 games he played so far.

   #3. Lucien Christofis (G-96, currently plays in Sweden) led Nassjo to a victory over the league outsider Fryshuset (1-20) 99-88 in the Swedish Basketligan last Friday. He was the best player in that game. Christofis scored 18 points. KFUM Nassjo Basket (12-9) is placed fifth in the Basketligan. It was his team's first victory after three consecutive loses. Christofis' overall stats this season are: 9.0ppg and 1.1rpg.

   #4. Deane Williams (203-F-96, college: Augusta, currently plays in Iceland) was not able to help Keflavik (6-0) in their last game. Despite his good performance the league leader Keflavik lost 72-85 in Reykjavik to the much lower-ranked (#9) Valur. Williams had a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting 12 rebounds. He also added 2 blocks in 34 minutes. Williams has very impressive stats this year: 17.5ppg, 9.0rpg, 2.1apg and 1.9bpg in 10 games.

   #5. Rodney Glasgow (180-PG-92, college: VMI, currently plays in Iceland) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked IR (5-5) 96-80 in the Icelandic Dominos League last Friday. Glasgow scored 14 points and added 5 assists in 25 minutes. UMFN Njardvik (5-5) is placed fifth in the Dominos League. It was his team's first victory after three consecutive loses. Glasgow has very impressive stats this year: 16.4ppg, 3.3rpg and 5.2apg in 10 games. He is a naturalized American. Glasgow used to play for Newcastle Eagles in British league.

   #6. Gedi Juozapaitis (193-G/F-98, currently plays college basketball in the States) was not able to secure a victory for the one of league's weakest teams Georgia South in their game against the Georgia State University in the NCAA. Despite his very good performance last Thursday Juozapaitis scored 17 points. Juozapaitis' total stats this season are: 7.1ppg, 1.8rpg and 1.5apg. He is another player who holds two passports: British and Lithuanian.

   #7. Kimbal Mackenzie (185-G-96, college: Bucknell, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Huesca in their game against Castello in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division), despite his good performance on Saturday night. Mackenzie recorded 12 points in a mere 19 minutes. But his team lost 69-76. This year Mackenzie's total stats are: 8.4ppg and 1.5rpg in 11 games. He has both Canadian and British nationalities.

   #8. Experienced Ksistof Lavrinovic (210-C-79, currently plays in Lithuania) was the major contributor in Vytis' victory against the tenth-ranked Ezerunas crushing them 85-60 in the Lithuanian NKL (second division) on Saturday night. Lavrinovic recorded 14 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks. Lavrinovic's total stats this season are: 10.0ppg, 5.1rpg and 1.3apg.

   #9. Liam McGuirk (194-F-96, currently plays in Spain) contributed to Lliria's victory against the fourth-ranked Puerto Sagunto 69-63 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) on Saturday night. He recorded 18 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. McGuirk's total stats this season are: 7.6ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.5apg and 1.5spg.

   #10. Robin Bedford (185-G-0, currently plays in NCAA2) contributed to a Newberry College's victory against the Catawba College 81-68 in the NCAA2 in Monday night's game. He scored 6 points and added 5 assists. Bedford's total stats this season are: 4.2ppg, 1.7rpg and 3.5apg.