Melvin Ejim might eventually play in the NBA, but it won’t be during the 2014-15 basketball season.
Ejim, last season’s Big 12 Player of the Year, announced on Twitter Wednesday afternoon that he has signed a contract to play in Rome.
"I’m very excited to begin my pro career playing for Virtus Roma.I’ve heard great things about the Club & I can’t wait to move to Rome," Ejim tweeted.
He added, "I look forward to this next chapter of my career and the challenge of competing in one of the top leagues in Europe."
Ejim averaged 17.8 points and 8.4 rebounds last year for the Cyclones. Ejim is the second-leading rebounder in the history of Iowa State basketball.
Mar 8, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger motions to…
AMES - Iowa State secured its second commitment from its second official visit weekend with…
AMES - Iowa State added another piece to its 2026 recruiting class with the commitment…
Iowa State picked up its second commitment on the offensive line out of official visit…
The following is a press release from Iowa State Athletics Communications: COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado –…
Jun 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) and forward…