Congrats to Matt Bauscher

He's certainly not the only one heading overseas -- not even on his former team let alone the league -- but we wish to especially congratulate Matt Bauscher for earning a spot playing overseas basketball.

A former walk-on, Bauscher isn't gifted athletically and was more of an opportunistic contributor for BSU but boy did he excel in doing so. Every team needs a kid who can knock down open shots when teammates are double-teamed, who rarely turns over the ball and, most importantly, accepts his role.

Bauscher was also named to the WAC All-Defensive team this past season, a tribute to his headiness and grit.

Bauscher to continue basketball career overseas
Idaho Statesman
7/30/08

Former Boise State men's basketball player Matt Bauscher has signed a contract to play professional basketball in the Netherlands, he said Wednesday.

Bauscher, a native of Caldwell, will play for Aris Friesland in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. The team plays in the highest division league in the country. He will leave Aug. 20.

"It's good money for first my season overseas," said Bauscher, who becomes the fourth BSU player from last season's WAC championship team to pursue a professional career. "They take care of everything. Growing up in Caldwell, I just wanted to play college basketball. Now I'm getting an opportunity to play professionally, make some money and see the world. It's pretty unbelievable."

Bauscher averaged 9.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and made 49.1 percent of his shots, including 43.5 percent from 3-point range.

Bauscher joins former teammates Matt Nelson (Spain), Tyler Tiedeman (Spain) and Reggie Larry (NBA summer league) in the professional ranks.