Szymon Zapala in consideration for Polish Senior Men's National Team
Zapala is already getting some run with the national team, playing in an upcoming EuroBasket tournament for Poland in late August. This will be a great opportunity for Zapala, who will be trying to find a landing spot in the EuroLeague, presumably, to continue his pro career.
Zapala averaged 14.2 minutes per game for the Spartans last year and averaged 4.3 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in 36 games played.
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