By Chad Klassen

Wolfram heading to Czech Republic to continue pro basketball career

Jun 30, 2017 | 2:26 PM

KAMLOOPS — After playing one professional basketball season in Sweden, former South Kamloops and TRU Wolfpack standout Josh Wolfram is heading to the Czech Republic.

Wolfram has signed with with Sluneta Usti Nad Labem in the Czech Republic National Basketball League. The 6’10” power forward comes to the Czech league after averaging 9.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game with Umea Basket in the Swedish league. 

Wolfram hopes to build on his rookie season and take his game to a new level in the Czech Republic.

“I am extremely excited to be able to sign my second professional contract with Usti nad labem,” said Wolfram in a release. “I cannot wait to get to the Czech Republic in September and do everything I can to help the club be successful.”

Wolfram has a chance to help USTI turn their fortunes around after finishing eighth last season with a 14-18 record.

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“Signing Josh means that we have an athletic big man, who can work hard under the basket but also has a good shooting touch from the outside,” said USTI General Manager, Tomas Hruby. “He also plays at a high-level on the defensive end of the court, which will benefit us greatly.”