2011 Buckeye Check-In Video - Terence Dials !

(Terence Dials - Ohio State - Circa 2006)

2011 "Buckeye Check In" - Terence Dials
Posted: April 15, 2011
Web: GeorgeLReese.com

The latest installment of George Reese's "Buckeye Check In" series features Ohio State great Terence Dials!

Dials (pictured left: France 2007) gives Buckeye Nation a brief review of where he has played as a professional and explains how each location brings a unique expeience. The five year pro touches on technical aspects of the European style of basketball, and he also shares some advice to young players on making the off-court transition to overseas basketball.



Current Status - Terence Dials wrapped up his 2010/2011 stint with Apollon of Cyprus in mid-March (Apollon fell to AEL in the first round of the 2011 Cypriot Playoffs). T.D's current playing status as of May 2011 is looking like a return to Asia for the Chinese NBL's upcoming season (more on that in a later post)

- Dials' Pro timelime -

• 2006/2007 - Entente Orleans - France (Rookie Season - French League All-Star)
• 2007/2008 - Pau-Orthez - France (Played in the ULEB Cup aka the Eurocup competition)
• 2008/2009 - Entente Orleans - France (Played in the French League Finals, playoff runner-ups)
• Nov. 2009 to Jan. 2010 - Paderborn Baskets - Germany (Reunited with former Ohio State teammate Matt Terwilliger for 11 games)
• Feb. 2010 to Mar. 2010 - BBC Nyon - Switzerland (Six games)
• May. 2010 to Aug. 2010 - Western Liaoning - China (Led team to the playoffs)
• Oct. 2010 to Mar. 2011 - Primetel Apollon - Cyprus (5th different country)