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Shanks Signs to Play Professionally in Europe

Former Loyola center Carson Shanks became the fourth former Rambler to sign a professional contract Aug. 15.

Shanks took to Instagram to announce he’d signed a contract with Gzira Athleta Basketball Club in Malta, an island country in Southern Europe.

Ever since I was little, I always wanted to be a professional basketball player. Today I achieved that goal. Could not be more excited to begin my career in the beautiful island country of Malta with Gzira Athleta Basketball Club! #QuddiemAthleta

A post shared by Carson Shanks (@carson_shanks) on Aug 15, 2018 at 5:48pm PDT

In a phone interview with The Phoenix, Shanks gave credit to his agent, Ben Khabie, for the opportunity to continue his basketball career.