After a fine showing in the NBA D-League tryouts, Washington University in St. Louis graduate David Fatoki, BSBA ’15, will continue his basketball career in Spain.

Fatoki has signed a contract with UCAM Murcia II in the Spanish EBA league. Murcia II plays in the EBA League of Spain’s fourth division, and is the junior team of UCAM Murcia that competes in the Spanish ACB League (Liga Endesa).

3.5.2015–Washington University’s men’s basketball vs. DePauw in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.  Photo by James Byard/WUSTL Photos

“I’m thankful to have this opportunity arise, especially in the middle of the season. Coming into WashU, I never thought about professional basketball as a legitimate possibility. To have such an amazing opportunity come to fruition so quickly seems very surreal,” said Fatoki, who leaves for Spain on Wednesday. “I’ve received an incredible amount of support from my coaches, teammates, family, and co-workers about pursing this decision, and can’t wait to get back on the court in Spain with UCAM Murcia.”

Fatoki earned DIII News honorable-mention All-America honors after starting 26 games at point guard for the Bears last season, averaging 13.0 points per game. He led the conference and was fourth in NCAA Division III in assists per game (7.6), and was also first in the league in assist-to-turnover ratio (3.19) and second in steals (1.9).

“I think that it is great that David is going to have the chance to continue his basketball career in Spain. After the type of year he had last year, it is only fitting that he has this opportunity,” said WashU head coach Mark Edwards. “We look forward to following his new career as a professional basketball player. I am confident that he will make the most of it.”

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Fatoki dished out seven or more assists in 16 of 26 games played, and ranks sixth on the WashU single-season list with 198 assists. A 2015 first-team all-University Athletic Association (UAA) selection, he was a two-time UAA Athlete of the Week and three-time D3hoops.com Team of the Week selection last season. Fatoki finished his career with 298 assists, ninth most in school history.

To follow Fatoki’s playing career in Spain, visit: http://basketball.eurobasket.com/team/Spain/UCAM_Murcia_II/17453. UCAM Murcia II is off to a 1-1 start, and hits the court Oct. 31 against Paterna.

Thanks to WashU Bear Sports for this article.