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Marquis Teague joins Israeli professional team

Despite being the only point guard to lead a John Calipari team to a national championship, Marquis Teague has once again found himself without an NBA contract.

Instead of spending another season in the D-League, Teague has opted to play with the Ironi Nahariya club in the Israeli Basketball Premiere League, according to international basketball reporter David Pick.

Former NBA guard Marquis Teague, I've been told in Las Vegas, agreed to deal in Israel. His signing has been made official.

— David Pick (@IAmDPick) July 17, 2016

There, Teague. hopes that this new experience will help him to improve his game to make an NBA roster somewhere down the line.