Derek Willis is headed back to Germany. The former Cat just signed a two-year contract with Ratiopharm Ulm in the Basketball Bundesliga, Germany’s pro league.
Last year, Willis played for fellow German club BG Göttingen, averaging 12 points and 5 rebounds. This summer, he played for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Summer League, averaging 6.7 points and 3.0 rebounds in 16.5 minutes per game.
I always love learning about overseas teams, so what can Derek and his wife Keely expect out of their new home? Here’s Ratiopharm Arena, which seats 6,200:
And their mascot is Spass the rabbit: