Xavier Tillman signs contract with Turkish team Trabzonspor Basketbol
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Xavier Tillman has signed a contract to play for Trabzonspor Basketbol in Turkey. The former Michigan State player transitions to Europe after a six-season NBA career, where he was with four different teams and averaged 4.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists over 290 games. Tillman's tenure in the NBA showcased his defensive skills, but his three-point shooting limited his opportunities. Trabzonspor competes in the Basketbol Süper Ligi and the FIBA Basketball Champions League.
- •Tillman played six seasons in the NBA before signing with Trabzonspor.
- •He was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies after his college career at Michigan State.
- •Tillman averaged 4.9 points and 3.5 rebounds during his NBA career.
- •Trabzonspor Basketbol competes in Turkey's top league and internationally.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Xavier Tillman signs deal with European team
"Xavier Tillman will continue his pro basketball career overseas
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Jun 26, 2026, 1:01 AMCam Boozer embraces Grizzlies' future as Memphis unveils draft class
- NBA•Jun 25, 2026, 6:01 PMWhen will Thunder hold press conference for Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz, Otega Oweh?
- Basketball•Jun 25, 2026, 6:00 PMKevin Young wanted to turn BYU into an NBA pipeline, and the early returns have been historic
- NBA•Jun 25, 2026, 5:10 PM2026 NBA Draft: Favorite picks? How these 11 players fit with their new teams will be fun to watch
BasketballNBA•Jun 25, 2026, 2:50 PMGood Morning, Illini Nation: 2026 NBA Draft winners- NBA•Jun 25, 2026, 1:13 PM2026 NBA Draft pick becomes an instant fan-favorite because of his grandfather’s invention
