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Will Clyburn is a USA-born basketball player who most recently played for Virtus Segafredo Bologna in the Italian Serie A league. Clyburn has played for several teams in the US and Europe, including Iowa State University, Sacramento Kings, CSKA Moscow, and Anadolu Efes. Clyburn's younger brother, Kris, is also a professional basketball player. Clyburn has had a successful career, winning the VTB United League Championship with CSKA Moscow in 2018 and achieving several awards during his college years.
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Will Clyburn's career in the US and Europe
Will Clyburn, born on May 17, 1990, in Detroit, Michigan, is a professional basketball player with a notable career in both the US and Europe. Standing at 6'7" tall, Clyburn has played in various countries, including Germany, Israel, Russia, Turkey, and the United States.
Clyburn's college career began at University of Utah in 2008, before transferring to Marshalltown Community College in 2009, and then finally to Iowa State University in 2011. During his senior year at Iowa State, he excelled, being named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year and earning All-Big 12 Second Team honors. His impressive scoring average of 14.9 points per game showcased his talent.
Despite going undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft, Clyburn's journey to the professional leagues began with the Sacramento Kings for the 2013 NBA Summer League. He then signed with ratiopharm Ulm of the German BBL, marking his first stint in Europe. Clyburn's impact was immediate, helping Ulm reach the 2014 Eurocup Round of 16 and the German Cup Finals.
The following year, 2014, saw Clyburn return to the US and join the Los Angeles Clippers for the NBA Summer League. However, his journey soon took him back across the Atlantic, signing with Darüşşafaka of the Turkish Basketball Super League and the EuroLeague in 2016. Clyburn's performances continued to impress, recording a season-high 26 points and leading Darüşşafaka to the 2017 EuroLeague Playoffs.
Clyburn then signed with CSKA Moscow of the VTB United League and the EuroLeague in 2017. During the 2017-18 season, he contributed to the team's success, averaging 11.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. CSKA Moscow went on to win the 2018 VTB United League Championship, giving Clyburn his first career title.
Most recently, Clyburn signed with Anadolu Efes of the Turkish Basketball Super League and the EuroLeague in 2022, joining the back-to-back European champions. In 2024, Clyburn parted ways with the Turkish club, continuing his journey in international basketball.
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Awards and honours
Will Clyburn has accumulated several awards and honours throughout his basketball career. In his senior year at Iowa State University, Clyburn was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year and earned All-Big 12 Second Team honours. He also led the team and ranked seventh in the Big 12 in scoring with 14.9 points per game.
After going undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft, Clyburn joined the Sacramento Kings for the 2013 NBA Summer League. He then signed with ratiopharm Ulm of the German BBL in 2013, helping the team reach the 2014 Eurocup Round of 16 and the 2014 German Cup Finals.
On June 20, 2017, Clyburn signed a two-year contract with CSKA Moscow of the VTB United League and the EuroLeague. He helped CSKA win the 2018 VTB United League Championship, claiming his first career title.
While playing for CSKA Moscow, Clyburn achieved a notable performance on January 17, 2019, recording 20 points, eight rebounds, and two steals to lead his team to a comeback win over FC Bayern Munich.
Clyburn later signed with Anadolu Efes Istanbul of the EuroLeague and was named Round 33 MVP in 2024. This was the sixth MVP of the Round award of his career.
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Early life and education
Will Clyburn was born on May 17, 1990, in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Romulus High School in Michigan, from where he graduated in 2008. Clyburn then went on to join Iowa State University in 2013, where he played as a guard for the Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team.
In his senior year at Iowa State, Clyburn was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year and earned All-Big 12 Second Team honors. He led the team and ranked seventh in the Big 12 in scoring with 14.9 points per game. Clyburn also averaged 7.4 points and 3 rebounds in five games played for the Sacramento Kings during the 2013 NBA Summer League.
After going undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft, Clyburn signed with ratiopharm Ulm of the German BBL on July 27, 2013. He helped Ulm reach the 2014 Eurocup Round of 16 and the German Cup Finals, where they ultimately lost to Alba Berlin. Clyburn then joined the Los Angeles Clippers for the 2014 NBA Summer League.
Clyburn's younger brother, Kris (born April 20, 1996), has followed in his footsteps and is also a professional basketball player. Kris currently plays for Gravelines in the French Pro A league.
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2014 NBA Summer League
Will Clyburn, an American professional basketball player, had an impressive showing in the 2014 NBA Summer League. The league is an off-season competition held by the NBA every year, usually in the summer, and is often seen as a platform for rookie players to showcase their skills and for teams to try out different strategies and players.
Clyburn, a free agent at the time, signed with the Dallas Mavericks in July 2014 to join their Summer League roster. He had previously gone undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft after playing college basketball for the University of Iowa and the University of Utah. Clyburn's performance in the Summer League was a chance to impress scouts and potentially earn a spot on an NBA roster.
The 2014 NBA Summer League took place in two locations: the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 11 to 21, and the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, from July 5 to 11. Clyburn played for the Mavericks in the Las Vegas league, where they were one of 23 teams participating. The format of the league was a round-robin style, with each team playing 5 games, followed by knockout rounds to determine the winner.
Clyburn's debut for the Mavericks came against the New York Knicks on July 12. He started the game and put up impressive numbers, scoring 14 points and grabbing 5 rebounds in 26 minutes of play. The Mavericks won the game 76-64. Clyburn's performance was noted by scouts and the media, with one report commenting on his "smooth lefty stroke" and ability to get to the basket.
In his second game, against the Phoenix Suns on July 13, Clyburn had a more subdued performance. He played 16 minutes off the bench, scoring 5 points and grabbing 2 rebounds. The Mavericks lost this game 77-82. Despite the loss, Clyburn showed glimpses of his potential, with one commentator noting his "athleticism and ability to create his own shot".
The Mavericks' third game was against the Denver Nuggets on July 15. Clyburn returned to the starting lineup and had a solid all-around performance. He recorded 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in 24 minutes of play. The Mavericks won the game 80-75, with Clyburn's energy and defensive presence making an impact.
Clyburn's performance across the Summer League generated interest from other teams, and he went on to sign with the Houston Rockets in September 2014, although he did not make the final roster for the regular season. Despite not making an immediate impact in the NBA, his performances in the 2014 Summer League showcased his talent and potential, and he would go on to have a
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Clyburn's basketballing family
Will Clyburn, born in 1990, is a professional basketball player who has played for teams in Germany, Israel, Turkey and Russia. Clyburn played collegiately for Marshalltown CC, the University of Utah, and Iowa State University. In his senior year at Iowa State, he was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year and earned All-Big 12 Second Team honours. After going undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft, Clyburn joined the Sacramento Kings for the 2013 NBA Summer League. He then signed with ratiopharm Ulm of the German BBL in 2013, helping them reach the 2014 Eurocup Round of 16 and the German Cup Finals. Clyburn joined the Los Angeles Clippers for the 2014 NBA Summer League and recorded a double-double of 28 points and 17 rebounds in a win over MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg.
On August 5, 2016, Clyburn signed with Darüşşafaka of the Turkish Basketball Super League and the EuroLeague. He led the team to the 2017 EuroLeague Playoffs but they were eliminated by Real Madrid in the Quarterfinals. Clyburn then signed a two-year contract with CSKA Moscow of the VTB United League and the EuroLeague on June 20, 2017. He helped CSKA win the 2018 VTB United League Championship, his first career title. On June 7, 2022, Clyburn returned to Turkey, signing a two-year contract with Anadolu Efes of the Basketball Super League and the EuroLeague.
Will Clyburn's younger brother, Kris Clyburn, born in 1996, is also a professional basketball player. Kris has played for teams in the United States, Poland, Belarus, Israel, Turkey and Germany. He played collegiately for UNLV, where he majored in Urban Studies. Kris currently plays for Gravelines in the French Pro A league.
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Frequently asked questions
Will Clyburn is 6'7" tall.
Clyburn attended Iowa State University, graduating in 2013.
Clyburn has played for teams in Germany, Israel, Russia, Turkey and the USA. He has played for CSKA Moscow, Darüşşafaka and Anadolu Efes, among others.
Yes, Clyburn's younger brother, Kris, is also a professional basketball player. He currently plays for Gravelines in the French Pro A league.
