If you’re a female basketball player wondering how to play women’s professional basketball overseas after college, this is the path most aspiring pros don’t know exists. Every year, hundreds of women sign professional basketball contracts in Europe, Australia, Asia, and South America — far more than the 36 players the WNBA drafts. The challenge isn’t whether the opportunity exists. It’s how to put yourself in front of overseas teams prepared, trained, and ready to compete on day one.
EuroProBasket is built for exactly that. The program runs out of L’Alqueria del Basket in Valencia, Spain — the official facility of Valencia Basket, ranked among the Top 4 basketball clubs in the world and one of the top destinations on the planet for current and aspiring professional players. EuroProBasket is partnered with Valencia Basket and operates inside their home facility, where our players train alongside other EuroProBasket pros in a true European professional environment.
Camryn Lexow is one of those players. Here’s what training in Spain to play pro basketball overseas as a woman actually looked like — in her own words.
Who is Camryn Lexow?
Camryn Lexow is a shooting guard who built her game at Gallaudet University in NCAA Division III. She earned both Offensive Player of the Week and Defensive Player of the Week honors during her time in University — a combination that doesn’t happen by accident. She came into the program with confidence on defense and left with a more complete offensive identity.
She’s finishing her master’s degree, and her goal is straightforward: sign her first contract to play women’s professional basketball overseas for the 2026-27 European season.
Here’s what she had to say about going from American college basketball to training in Spain to compete as a pro overseas.
Q: What was the most surprising difference between NCAA play and the professional training environment at EuroProBasket?
Camryn: The biggest difference was the consistency and professionalism expected every single day. In college, preparing hard wasn’t a mindset I lacked — but at the D3 level, the players around me didn’t share that mentality as consistently.
In Spain, basketball became a full-time lifestyle that everyone embraced. Every practice, lift, film session, and recovery session had a purpose. The high expectations were the standard, not the exception. I loved that.
American basketball culture focuses heavily on individual athleticism and one-on-one play. European basketball is rooted in club academies that emphasize collective team play, fundamental development, and high basketball IQ over raw physical dominance. I noticed it as soon as I stepped on the court for my first training in Spain. The pace was faster, the physicality was higher, and the level of detail challenged me to elevate mentally as much as physically.
Why this matters if you’re a female player thinking about going overseas: the gap between college basketball and professional basketball is wider than most NCAA players realize. A real women’s overseas basketball program closes that gap before you arrive in front of a team that’s deciding whether to sign you.
Q: EuroProBasket simulates a full professional season with two-a-day practices and weight sessions. How did that change your approach?
Camryn: It reinforced what I already understood: greatness requires discipline, consistency, and intentional work every single day. The standard of excellence was consistent — every session, every player showing up ready to give 110%.
What changed most for me was a deeper understanding of what it means to prepare like a professional, especially in terms of recovery and body maintenance. I’ve never been a player who naturally prioritized stretching, mobility, and recovery work. That environment made it impossible to overlook.
Preparation isn’t just about how hard you train. It’s also about how well you recover — nutrition, sleep, treatment, mobility, mental reset. The program was very intentional in how it supported that mindset through structured activation routines, warm-ups, and cool-downs.
Being there challenged me to raise my standards, become more disciplined in areas I’d overlooked, and embrace discomfort as part of growth. Even on the exhausting days, I learned how to stay locked in.
Q: You were named both Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week. How did the coaches expand your scoring and playmaking as a Shooting Guard?
Camryn: Defensively, I’ve always had a nose for the ball and confidence in my impact. Offensively, EuroProBasket helped me realize I could reach another level if I brought the same confidence to that side.
I tended to rely heavily on three-point shooting because it was one of my strengths. The coaches challenged me to expand. They pushed me to trust my quickness, ball handling, and ability to create offense in different ways.
What stood out was how intentional the coaching was. They broke down the technical details, visually reinforced concepts, and explained why certain skills would elevate my impact. As the program progressed, I became more comfortable attacking in different ways, making quicker reads, creating for teammates, and playing within European spacing and team concepts.
I felt myself becoming a more versatile guard — not just a shooter.
Q: What was training at L’Alqueria del Basket and being immersed in Valencia Basket’s culture like?
Camryn: Eye-opening. From the moment I stepped into the facility, you could feel the standard of excellence. It wasn’t just a gym or training center. It was a culture built around development, professionalism, and passion for the game.
The depth of the basketball foundation in Spain amazed me. You could see how much emphasis is placed on teaching the game the right way from a young age. Every practice, film session, lift, recovery session, and conversation had purpose behind it.
Being there made one thing clear: “This is what the professional level truly looks like.” It gave me a clearer vision of the commitment, consistency, and mindset required to succeed overseas — and got me even more excited about playing in Europe.
Why this matters: Valencia Basket is currently ranked as one of the Top 4 basketball clubs in the world. L’Alqueria del Basket is their official training home — a 14-court facility that produces EuroLeague talent and Spanish national team players, and one of the most respected basketball development centers in Europe. It is recognized as one of the top destinations on the planet for current and aspiring professional players, men and women.
EuroProBasket is partnered with Valencia Basket and operates inside L’Alqueria. Our players don’t just visit the facility — they’re based there. They train alongside other EuroProBasket professionals, in the same building, on the same courts, inside the same environment that Valencia Basket calls home. That partnership is the reason no other women’s overseas basketball program operates from a facility of this caliber.
Q: Which “Euro-style” tactic was the most challenging or exciting to learn?
Camryn: The pace, spacing, and basketball IQ required within the European game. Every cut, screen, pass, and movement had a purpose. The game moves quickly — not just physically, but mentally.
Something as simple as not always handing the ball to the referee after every possession keeps the tempo moving and forces players to stay mentally engaged. There’s a strong emphasis on reading the game quickly, making fast decisions, and reacting instinctively within the flow.
The physicality was also a major adjustment — and I enjoyed it. Players compete hard, play through contact, and bring a toughness that challenges you every possession.
What I appreciated most was how much European basketball values team concepts and basketball intelligence. It’s not just about individual talent. It’s about making the right play at the right moment, understanding spacing, timing, angles, and trusting the system. Learning within that style challenged my basketball IQ in the best way.
Q: What are your goals for your first professional season in 2026-2027?
Camryn: To earn a professional contract and establish myself as a reliable guard at the next level. I want to keep developing my identity as a player who can impact winning on both ends.
Earning that opportunity takes patience, discipline, and daily commitment. Until that moment comes, my focus is staying fully prepared — training at a high level, developing my skills, and making sure my game is ready. I want to be someone a team can trust immediately.
My experience in Spain reinforced that I can play in professional settings, and it showed me where there’s still room to grow. That motivates me.
Q: What’s the #1 piece of advice you’d give to other women considering EuroProBasket’s Women’s Professional Program?
Camryn: Go in with a mindset that is fully open, fully committed, and ready to be uncomfortable. The experience will challenge you physically, mentally, and emotionally — that’s exactly what makes it transformative.
Invest in yourself and buy into the process. Be coachable, stay disciplined, and take advantage of every opportunity to learn from the coaches, staff, and players around you. The knowledge, structure, and professionalism inside that environment are high. If you embrace it, you’ll grow in ways that translate directly to the next level.
If your goal is to play professionally overseas, the EuroProBasket Women’s Program gives you a real look at what it takes to compete at that level. But you have to show up every day ready to reciprocate the same energy and commitment the program pours into you.
“It takes a special kind of commitment to successfully transition from college to the professional environment. Camryn is a great teammate and a tireless worker who internalized the importance of preparation and recovery, proving she is motivated for a long professional career.” – Brad Kanis CEO and Founder of EuroProbasket
What this means if you want to play women’s professional basketball overseas
Camryn’s experience lines up with what we see year after year at EuroProBasket. The American women’s basketball pipeline ends, for most players, the day their NCAA eligibility runs out. The WNBA drafts 36 players a year. That leaves hundreds of capable female players each season looking for the next door — and the door most of them don’t know exists is professional basketball overseas.
The women’s professional basketball overseas market is bigger than most college players realize. Europe alone has dozens of women’s pro leagues — Spain (LF Endesa, LF Challenge), France (LFB, LF2), Germany (DBBL), Italy (Serie A1, Serie A2), Belgium, Portugal, the Nordic leagues, the ABA Women’s League, and more. Add Australia (WNBL), Asia, and South America, and the global opportunity for women to play pro basketball overseas is substantial.
The catch: teams overseas don’t recruit you the way colleges did. You have to put yourself in front of them — trained, prepared, and ready to walk in and contribute on day one.
That’s the gap EuroProBasket is built to close.
What the EuroProBasket Women’s Program actually looks like
The EuroProBasket Women’s Program runs out of L’Alqueria del Basket in Valencia, Spain — the official facility of Valencia Basket, currently a Top 4 basketball club in the world. EuroProBasket is partnered with Valencia Basket and operates inside L’Alqueria, which makes us one of the only women’s overseas basketball programs in the world based inside a top-tier European basketball facility. Players in the program experience:
- Two-a-day practices simulating a full professional season
- Strength and conditioning sessions designed for the European calendar
- European tactical systems (spacing, ball-screen reads, defensive concepts you won’t see in a typical NCAA system)
- Recovery, mobility, nutrition, and sports science routines used at the EuroLeague level
- Game exposure in front of European scouts and coaches
- Daily training alongside other EuroProBasket professionals from the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, and across Europe
EuroProBasket has been operating since 2015. Hundreds of players — men and women — have used the program as the bridge from college basketball to their first overseas contract.
EPB is not an agency. We don’t promise placement. What we provide is the platform, the coaching, the training environment, and the exposure. The contract is something you earn.
Frequently asked questions: women’s professional basketball overseas
Can I play professional basketball overseas as a woman after college?
Yes. There are dozens of women’s professional basketball leagues overseas — in Europe, Australia, Asia, and South America — actively signing American, Canadian, British, and Australian players every year. EuroProBasket helps bridge the gap between college basketball and the professional environment overseas.
Do I need WNBA-level talent to play professional basketball overseas as a woman?
No. The WNBA drafts only 36 players a year. Hundreds of women play professional basketball overseas every season. There’s a wide range of league levels — from top-tier EuroLeague Women clubs to second and third divisions across multiple countries — that match a range of skill levels.
What are the best leagues to play women’s professional basketball overseas?
The top women’s pro basketball leagues overseas include EuroLeague Women, Spain’s LF Endesa, France’s LFB, Italy’s Serie A1, Germany’s DBBL, the ABA Women’s League, and Australia’s WNBL. Below those top divisions, every country has second and third division leagues that sign foreign players.
What is L’Alqueria del Basket?
L’Alqueria del Basket is the official 14-court training facility of Valencia Basket — currently ranked among the Top 4 basketball clubs in the world and one of the most respected basketball organizations in Europe. EuroProBasket is partnered with Valencia Basket and operates inside L’Alqueria. Our women’s overseas basketball program trains there alongside other EuroProBasket professionals, in the same facility Valencia Basket calls home.
How long does the EuroProBasket Women’s Program run?
EuroProBasket runs multiple sessions throughout the year. Sessions are designed to simulate a full professional season environment, including two-a-day practices, strength training, recovery, and tactical development.
What does the program prepare me for?
European-style team play, professional-level recovery and preparation habits, tactical reading of the game, and the day-to-day standards of a professional basketball career. By the end of the program, you understand what playing overseas actually requires — and you have game film, training reps, and exposure to support your search for a contract.
Is EuroProBasket an agency?
No. EuroProBasket is a professional development program, not an agency. The program provides the training, environment, exposure, and platform. Players earn their own contracts.
Ready to follow the same path Camryn took?
If you’re a female basketball player serious about playing women’s professional basketball overseas, the EuroProBasket Women’s Program is built for you. Train at L’Alqueria del Basket — the official home of Valencia Basket, a Top 4 club in the world and one of the top destinations for current and aspiring professional players. EuroProBasket is partnered with Valencia Basket and operates inside their facility, giving our players access to an environment no other program for women playing pro basketball overseas can match.
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