Just a couple days after Nick Calathes decided to leave for Europe,
Clemson sophomore Terrence Oglesby has opted to do the same.
Oglesby, a 6-foot-2 guard who averaged 13.2 points per game last season, told
FOXSports.com that he will bypass his final two years in college and play in
either Italy or Spain.
``It's a very good opportunity for me to go over there and be a professional
and practice twice a day and work out six hours a day," said Oglesby, who made
92 3-pointers last season and is considered one of the top perimeter shooters
in the ACC. ``It was too much to pass up."
Oglesby's mother is from Norway and he has dual citizenship - which is also the
case for Calathes - the Florida standout who is expected to withdraw from the
NBA Draft to sign in Greece - where he has citizenship.
Oglesby's father, Tony, played in Norway and Australia. While sources indicate
Oglesby could earn about $500,000 per season, it wasn't about money.
``That had nothing to do with it," said Oglesby, whose family is more than
comfortable financially. ``It had everything to do with living the dream of
playing pro basketball. I'm lucky to get the opportunity. It's exciting."