Zack Novak to Play Pro Ball in the Netherlands

Submitted by Raoul on July 23rd, 2012 at 12:49 PM

Congrats to Zack Novak for signing a deal yesterday to play professionally in Europe for Landstede Basketball, based in Zwolle, Netherlands. He confirmed the news on Twitter:

Heading to Holland to play for @LandstedeBasket next year. Can't wait!
— Zack Novak (@novak3159) July 23, 2012

Landstede competes in the First Division of the Dutch Basketball League, the top pro league in the Netherlands. Patrick Beilein played for them in 2006.

For those who might have missed the earlier news, Stu Douglass signed a deal to play in Spain.

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Lionsfan

July 23rd, 2012 at 12:51 PM ^

Always nice to see our former players land somewhere interesting

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Phil Brickma

July 23rd, 2012 at 12:53 PM ^

Congrats to Gritty McGritterson. Never an all-star but a pivotal piece in turning around the U-M basketball program.

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MaizeAndBlueWahoo

July 23rd, 2012 at 12:58 PM ^

Good for Zack. Nice place, the Netherlands. Somebody make sure to hand out GRITBOMB helmets so the Dutch aren't taken unawares by aneuryisms of leadership.

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Raoul

July 23rd, 2012 at 1:11 PM ^

With Novak on the roster, Landstede needs to resurrect their old nickname (per Wikipedia)—the Hammers.

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Flying Dutchman

July 23rd, 2012 at 12:58 PM ^

Congrats to Zack.

Soon he will learn that the Dutch are the greatest people in the history of people.

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Moleskyn

July 23rd, 2012 at 1:15 PM ^

So THAT'S why they can fly.

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markinmsp

July 23rd, 2012 at 1:34 PM ^

Well, that and I think their “coffee houses” help them fly. /s

(Plus the shop windows along the canal in the RL district.)

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ItsaDamnGame

July 23rd, 2012 at 4:48 PM ^

"Soon he will learn that the Dutch are the greatest people in the history of people."

This statement helps me put the events of today into perspective - because its true.

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BlueDragon

July 23rd, 2012 at 1:05 PM ^

Home of the carillon. Zach will get to hear lots and lots of bell music!

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Stupid Flanders

July 23rd, 2012 at 1:05 PM ^

According to Wiki Stu has to wear green and white jerseys...awkward

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Stupid Flanders

July 23rd, 2012 at 1:06 PM ^

...and Zack gets to stay in Maize and Blue!

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RedShirt232

July 23rd, 2012 at 1:09 PM ^

My only question: when will they start selling Landstede Basketball jerseys with Zack's name and the number zero, and how do I get one over to the States?

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gotohail

July 23rd, 2012 at 1:14 PM ^

I have a friend in the Netherlands that might be able to help...

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RedShirt232

July 23rd, 2012 at 1:26 PM ^

I'll keep an eye on it and repost when the jersey is out. The team's website is in Dutch, which would make ordering online a bit difficult for most.

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markinmsp

July 23rd, 2012 at 1:37 PM ^

Yes do. If you see something you like I have Dutch friends that can translate here or pick up there.

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gotohail

July 23rd, 2012 at 10:07 PM ^

The Dutch site is a non issue... Just let me know if I can help...

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markusr2007

July 23rd, 2012 at 1:05 PM ^

I hope he does well there. Weather sucks 3/5 of the time, but summer at the beaches is a lot of fun.

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jtown8378

July 23rd, 2012 at 1:09 PM ^

Glad he has a opportunity to keep doing what he loves. No matter what colors he wears...he will always bleed Maize n' Blue

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Darker Blue

July 23rd, 2012 at 1:34 PM ^

I have one more reason to go to Amsterdam.

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JohnnyBlue

July 23rd, 2012 at 1:44 PM ^

What type of money do these guys make in Europe?

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Young John Beilein

July 23rd, 2012 at 3:18 PM ^

Euros, mostly.

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allintime23

July 23rd, 2012 at 1:48 PM ^

I talked to Zack yesterday. My son attended Beliens summer camp and I passed him in the hallway of the new player development center. He spoke with me for five or six minutes and was really everything you would expect, a Straight up great guy. He told ne he had just signed his contract and seemed excited. I wished him luck on his next adventure and pretty much thanked him for being such a key component in the rebirth of the program. That said, was blown away by all of the student athletes and staff. It was a wonderful week my son will never forget. The future is so remarkably bright for Michigan basketball.

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readyourguard

July 23rd, 2012 at 2:50 PM ^

22 years old, living in Europe, making a living playing basketball.

Yeah....that wouldn't suck.

Congrats Z

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