Sept. 1, 2008

FAIRFIELD, CT - Former Sacred Heart standout guard Drew Shubik (Stoystown, PA) signed a contract last week to play professional basketball for the Bochum Astro Stars in Germany's Third Division league. He follows former teammate Brice Brooks who is also playing in Germany.

The 6'4" Shubik was mulling offers to play in Cyprus, Romania and Portugal when the team in Germany came calling. He was on a plane 24 hours later and at practice not long after landing. He is the only American on the team.

The league begins play next month and will play a 28-game schedule. Shubik, who's contract runs through April 3, expects to start at point.