Matt Shaw- U.B. La Palma (Spain)
Shaw is playing in the Spanish League, averaging 7.2 points per game for U.B. La Palma. He posted season high 16 points, hitting 3 of 3 from
downtown on November 14th.Unfortunately, he's been sidelined due to injury since November 22nd. The La Palma team blog indicates that it's a back injury and that he has received an MRI, but it's unclear exactly how long he'll be out. The good news is that Shaw has established himself as a valuable player for La Palma so he should be able to continue a pro career if he chooses to do so.
Randal Falker- Cholet (France)
First off Randal writes a personal blog that you've gotta check out. In his blog posts he talks about his trip to France (and getting lost when he got there), cultural differences, and the day he realized that basketball had become a "job". Those who had a chance to meet Randal know he's an entertaining and happy go lucky guy, which shows through in his blog.Falker's team Cholet Basket, is currently in 14th place (out of 16 teams), but he's been able to contribute with an average of 7 points and 7 boards. Falker was voted team MVP for the month of October.
Jamaal Tatum- Idaho Stampede
Tatum, who also has his own website, signed a non-guaranteed NBA contract with Portland back
in August but didn't make the final cut. Now Tatum is playing in the NBA Developmental league with the Blazers affiliated team, the Idaho Stampede.JT is coming off the bench for the Stampede but he's still playing 30 minutes a game and averaging 16 points. After missing all of last season with an ankle injury, he will continue to develop his point guard skills and hope for a shot on an NBA roster.
