Former Casa Grande star Josh Akognon flew Friday to Estonia to begin an 8-month stint for the professional basketball team in the city of Kalev-Cramo.
Akognon, who starred for Cal State Fullerton, went undrafted but had tryouts with five NBA teams: Warriors, Lakers, Kings, Spurs and Trail Blazers.
“I was told that I was an NBA player but that I needed some more experience,” said Akognon, a 5-foot-11 guard. “I also was told that the team in Estonia is one of the top European teams and playing well there would really help me.”
Akognon was not sure what his salary would be but that, at a minimum it’s $5,000 a month.
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