Mitch has been offered Euro deals before being a 36er so nothing new here.

I have no doubt that he would be on the radar of euro teams, probably bigger euro clubs as well. I don't think we are in danger of losing him this season but most likely next season, once his NBL contract expires.

I think he will play a 6th man role for us this season and if he stays will push to a starter the season after. He still needs to add a consistent jump shot to be fully effective at NBL level.

anon, he can't play college, he is already a paid professional so he wouldn't get in based on NCAA rules.

Didn't he turn away Duke? Don't think you need to worry about him making the smart decision to jet off overseas anytime soon if that's the case

I think he's smart enough to know that Marty Clarke will invest in improving the areas he needs to improve, whereas he would probably be a commodity for most clubs OS.

Creek has big dollars in front of him, the more he improves in the next few years the bigger those dollars will be. Rushing for mid level dollars now might not be the best for the long run.

Problem is he is a tweener.
Doesn't have the perimeter game to be a Guard, and is obviously undersized to be a forward or center.

Can imagine alot of clubs would be interested though, because once he develops a consistent shot, and the footwork, dribbling and lateral speed to be a guard, he can be one hell of a swingman (3 man).

He already has the athleticism, he is built like a sh** brickhouse and has the basketball IQ, fundamentals and desire to be a great international player.

Shall we try guess what leagues/countries are interested..
Id say perhaps the Spain LEB (2nd div comp)?

Yeah while I'm not mates with Mitch i do speak to him occasionally and i do know he wants to have a really good crack at the NBL, but seriously this guy has soooo much potential for just being 19 his whole basketball career is ahead if him, he's young and very competitive so i don't think he'll be in Australia for too long, boys got skillz...

Chose the panthers for the money so why not Europe. Would be double what the 36ers are paying, does he have a European out clause?

Most likely outcome is he will play one more season in NBL then spend the next 10 years in Europe.

I too think he will stick around for 1 more season and see out his contract. If he continues to improve, bigger dollars will be thrown his way in 12 months (or thereabouts) time.

PS: Funny thing is ppl have said he should have played footy because that's where the money is.... hahahah get your heads out of ur asses... Australia is a small fish as is our National sport.

$80k? Can anyone confirm whether this is true?
I thought he would be on 50-60k, but I really have no idea..can anyone enlighten me?

I doubt very much that he will get anywhere near $600K in Europe at this point. I doubt he'd get half of that right now. Give him a few years and a jump shot and that is definitely possible. Does he have a European passport? Without that he is prob 3-4 years away from a contract in any sort of decent league unless he improves dramatically.

Why hasnt he got a jump shot already with all training had and where is he going to find one as will need as another poster said he is not tall enough to flourish to elite level in NBL or higher without . But certainly cant afford to lose him this year

I would say he gets about 50-60k here. I doubt he would get anywhere close to 600k over there thats more Newley and Ingles level. He probably would get 150-300k there but if he plays well then it would double.

As I have said previously I have labeled Clarke's 3 year rebuilding plan as just an excuse because Creek would probably leave after his contract is up. This is probably what will happening and also DJ could end up going to a new team next year. That leaves Clarke's 3 year plan about as good as Snake Oil.

I heard South will match any European offer...