Manek, Pierce, Thompson Have Big Games Overseas

Posted Oct 23, 2023
Justin Pierce led Veertien Mie to a victory over Gifu, 99-94, in the Japanese B3 League on Saturday. He was game MVP, scoring 37 points. Brady Manek recorded 17 points and 14 rebounds in Zalgiris' (Lithuania) victory over Baskonia, 99-82, in the Euroleague on Thursday. And Deon Thompson logged 17 points and 10 rebounds for his Shinshu (Japan) squad. (EuroBasket.com)

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