George Washington University Athletics
Moyer Signs First Professional Contract in Germany
8/25/2021 1:23:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Recent graduate joins 13 former Colonials playing professionally
WASHINGTON -Â GW men's basketball alumnus Matt Moyer has inked his first professional deal, signing with the Nürnberg Falcons of the German ProA League. The franchise, located in Nuremburg, is in Germany's second pro division.Â
"I'm dying to get started and enrich the Nürnberg Falcons team in all kinds of ways," Moyer said in the team's release. "Nuremberg is a great city and I'm excited to see what it has to offer."
Moyer had a breakout season in his lone year with GW in 2020-21, nearly averaging a double-double with 10.1 ppg and 9.6 rpg in 12 games. The Gahanna, Ohio, native posted four double-doubles and reached double digits on eight occasions before missing the final five games of the year. He earned his graduate degree in management earlier this year.
Moyer is the latest Colonial to reach the professional ranks, joining recent stars such as Yuta Watanabe, Tyler Cavanaugh and Patricio Garino. Below is a list of all former members of the Buff & Blue still active:
Matt Moyer (2020-21)
"I'm dying to get started and enrich the Nürnberg Falcons team in all kinds of ways," Moyer said in the team's release. "Nuremberg is a great city and I'm excited to see what it has to offer."
Moyer had a breakout season in his lone year with GW in 2020-21, nearly averaging a double-double with 10.1 ppg and 9.6 rpg in 12 games. The Gahanna, Ohio, native posted four double-doubles and reached double digits on eight occasions before missing the final five games of the year. He earned his graduate degree in management earlier this year.
Moyer is the latest Colonial to reach the professional ranks, joining recent stars such as Yuta Watanabe, Tyler Cavanaugh and Patricio Garino. Below is a list of all former members of the Buff & Blue still active:
Matt Moyer (2020-21)
Nürnberg Falcons (German ProA)
Yuta Watanabe (2014-18)
Yuta Watanabe (2014-18)
Toronto Raptors (NBA)
Bo Zeigler (2014-18)
Bo Zeigler (2014-18)
Kovout (Finnish Korisliiga)
Tyler Cavanaugh (2014-17)
Tyler Cavanaugh (2014-17)
BC Zalgiris (Lithuanian LKL)
Matt Hart (2014-17)
Matt Hart (2014-17)
Sloboda Uzice (Serbian KLS)
Patricio Garino (2012-16)
Patricio Garino (2012-16)
Nanterre 92 (French ProA)
Kevin Larsen (2012-16)
Kevin Larsen (2012-16)
Breogan (Spanish Liga ACB)
Paul Jorgensen (2014-16)
Enea Astoria (Polish PLK)
Isaiah Armwood (2012-14)
BC Siauliai (Lithuanian LKL)
Maurice Creek (2013-14)
Paul Jorgensen (2014-16)
Enea Astoria (Polish PLK)
Isaiah Armwood (2012-14)
BC Siauliai (Lithuanian LKL)
Maurice Creek (2013-14)
CSM Steaua Bucuresti (Romanian Liga Nationala)
Lasan Kromah (2009-13)
FOS-Provence (French ProA)
Tony Taylor (2008-12)
Lasan Kromah (2009-13)
FOS-Provence (French ProA)
Tony Taylor (2008-12)
Pinar Karsiyaka (Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi)
Damian Hollis (2006-10)
Damian Hollis (2006-10)
Orzinuovi (Italian Serie A2)
Mike Hall (2002-06)
Mike Hall (2002-06)
Burgos (Spanish LEB Gold)
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