By Pietro Cristofori
College basketball has entered its second part of the season: conference play, which leads to March Madness in less than two months.
In the last couple of weeks, some European players have had standout performances and were able to make a difference in some games, bringing to the table big-time impact and effort.
In this article, we are going to go through three prospects who are taking advantage of their situations at different levels: from the mid-major scene to one of the teams with the best records in the country.
Roman Domon – 10/06/2005 (20.2), Freshman, 6’9”, Forward, France, Murray State
Season’s averages: 13.5 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.4 APG, 54.4 FG%, 41.8 3PT%, 79.8 FT%, 1.0 STL
Domon is one of the fastest-rising Europeans this season in college basketball, playing at Murray State, in a totally new-branded team under first-year coach Ryan Miller. The 6’9” forward has been efficient and productive over the last month, acting as a smart PF in many settings and earning a spot in the starting lineup. Despite his decent athleticism and below-average length, Domon impacts the game thanks to his versatility and ability to play smaller than his size. An above-average IQ player, he has found a consistent three-point shot at the college level, which was one of the main concerns regarding his game in Europe. A fluid handler who gives him a creation dimension, he’s also a solid passer from many situations. He can stretch the floor and make plays for others. His IQ and attitude can be felt also on defense. Domon’s stock has been rising consistently over the last years, and he’s continuing to improve, forming a very promising upward trajectory.
Henri Veesaar – 03/28/2004 (21.8), Junior, 7’0”, Center, Estonia, North Carolina
Season’s averages: 16.6 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 2.0 APG, 63.0 FG%, 47.3 3PT%, 61.4 FT%, 1.2 BPG
This season, Veesaar has been an excellent partner to Caleb Wilson in UNC’s frontcourt. The 7’0” shooting big is making a big leap in his junior season in Chapel Hill, now nearly averaging a double-double. He had a strong start to conference play in the ACC, leading his team back into the national rankings after a delusional 2024–25 season. The Estonian big is a versatile threat on offense, being able to stretch the floor at a high level (47.3% from deep on the season) and being efficient in dynamic situations. Elite shooting mechanics. His legit athleticism and length allow him to project at the NBA level. He can be involved in many different sets on offense, giving him a versatile profile for the next level. On defense, he’s increasing his activity as a rim protector, bringing reliability and presence under the boards. He’s tough, and he’s not afraid to play through contact. North Carolina has a tough schedule in the ACC, and Veesaar will be one of the main factors in their run.
Motiejus Krivas – 12/01/2004 (21.1), Junior, 7’2”, Center, Lithuania, Arizona
Season’s averages: 10.9 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 1.1 APG, 60.8 FG%, 42.9 3PT%, 81.1 FT%, 1.8 BPG
An imposing 7’2” big man who is being functional in one of the best defenses in the country, acting as a defensive anchor. Krivas looks fully healthy after last season’s foot injury. Despite lacking high-end quickness and athleticism, Krivas has an excellent basketball IQ and sense of positioning, which allows him to be one of the most efficient bigs in the nation. His main dimension is in the paint, but over this season he’s slowly starting to take some shots from deep, acting as a floor-stretching big for some stints. He’s handling his foul trouble situations better than last season, allowing him to play more minutes and be more consistent. He has good presence under the boards, grabbing rebounds and being aware. He’s feeling comfortable in a high-paced offense like the Wildcats’ offense, despite being a 7’2”, 250 lbs big, which is a very good sign given his pro projection, giving him a higher ceiling
College basketball has entered its second part of the season: conference play, which leads to March Madness in less than two months.
In the last couple of weeks, some European players have had standout performances and were able to make a difference in some games, bringing to the table big-time impact and effort.
In this article, we are going to go through three prospects who are taking advantage of their situations at different levels: from the mid-major scene to one of the teams with the best records in the country.
Roman Domon – 10/06/2005 (20.2), Freshman, 6’9”, Forward, France, Murray State
Season’s averages: 13.5 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.4 APG, 54.4 FG%, 41.8 3PT%, 79.8 FT%, 1.0 STL
Domon is one of the fastest-rising Europeans this season in college basketball, playing at Murray State, in a totally new-branded team under first-year coach Ryan Miller. The 6’9” forward has been efficient and productive over the last month, acting as a smart PF in many settings and earning a spot in the starting lineup. Despite his decent athleticism and below-average length, Domon impacts the game thanks to his versatility and ability to play smaller than his size. An above-average IQ player, he has found a consistent three-point shot at the college level, which was one of the main concerns regarding his game in Europe. A fluid handler who gives him a creation dimension, he’s also a solid passer from many situations. He can stretch the floor and make plays for others. His IQ and attitude can be felt also on defense. Domon’s stock has been rising consistently over the last years, and he’s continuing to improve, forming a very promising upward trajectory.
Henri Veesaar – 03/28/2004 (21.8), Junior, 7’0”, Center, Estonia, North Carolina
Season’s averages: 16.6 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 2.0 APG, 63.0 FG%, 47.3 3PT%, 61.4 FT%, 1.2 BPG
This season, Veesaar has been an excellent partner to Caleb Wilson in UNC’s frontcourt. The 7’0” shooting big is making a big leap in his junior season in Chapel Hill, now nearly averaging a double-double. He had a strong start to conference play in the ACC, leading his team back into the national rankings after a delusional 2024–25 season. The Estonian big is a versatile threat on offense, being able to stretch the floor at a high level (47.3% from deep on the season) and being efficient in dynamic situations. Elite shooting mechanics. His legit athleticism and length allow him to project at the NBA level. He can be involved in many different sets on offense, giving him a versatile profile for the next level. On defense, he’s increasing his activity as a rim protector, bringing reliability and presence under the boards. He’s tough, and he’s not afraid to play through contact. North Carolina has a tough schedule in the ACC, and Veesaar will be one of the main factors in their run.
Motiejus Krivas – 12/01/2004 (21.1), Junior, 7’2”, Center, Lithuania, Arizona
Season’s averages: 10.9 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 1.1 APG, 60.8 FG%, 42.9 3PT%, 81.1 FT%, 1.8 BPG
An imposing 7’2” big man who is being functional in one of the best defenses in the country, acting as a defensive anchor. Krivas looks fully healthy after last season’s foot injury. Despite lacking high-end quickness and athleticism, Krivas has an excellent basketball IQ and sense of positioning, which allows him to be one of the most efficient bigs in the nation. His main dimension is in the paint, but over this season he’s slowly starting to take some shots from deep, acting as a floor-stretching big for some stints. He’s handling his foul trouble situations better than last season, allowing him to play more minutes and be more consistent. He has good presence under the boards, grabbing rebounds and being aware. He’s feeling comfortable in a high-paced offense like the Wildcats’ offense, despite being a 7’2”, 250 lbs big, which is a very good sign given his pro projection, giving him a higher ceiling
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