Xavier Tillman signs deal with European team
This week, it was announced by Turkish club Trabzonspor Basketbol that they have signed Tillman to a contract.Tillman was originally drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies after playing three seasons for Michigan State, where he was the 2019-20 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Tillman played in 290 games across his NBA career, starting in 61 of those games.
- ▪This week, it was announced by Turkish club Trabzonspor Basketbol that they have signed Tillman to a contract.Tillman was originally drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies after playing three seasons for Michigan State, where he was the 2019-20 B
- ▪Tillman played in 290 games across his NBA career, starting in 61 of those games.
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