Former Wisconsin basketball star Sam Dekker has been on fire in the British Basketball League for the London Lions. His hard work paid off, as the Lions won the BBL Championship on Friday.
Dekker did not participate in the championship game. However, he has had a season to remember. The 6-foot-9, 220-pound forward averaged 18.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. On top of his solid production, his season was highlighted by a BBL Cup Finals MVP award.
The former Wisconsin basketball star has spent the last three years overseas and has seen plenty of success during those years.
In 2019, Dekker played in Russia for Lokomotiv Kuban before heading to Turkey. In his time with Türk Telekom, Dekker averaged 15.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.
Then, Dekker would continue his career in Turkey for Bahçesehir. During the 2021-22 season, Dekker averaged 13.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists. He also signed an NBA contract with the Toronto Raptors, where he appeared in one game.
The Badgers legend was an essential piece to the London Lions during their run for the championship. Dekker has had plenty of success overseas, and the 28-year-old still has plenty left in the tank as his professional career continues.
Congratulations to Sam Dekker on the championship win!
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