Will Clyburn

Basketball player, EuroLeague champion

Will Clyburn - Basketball player, EuroLeague champion
Born

May 17th, 1990
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This American basketball player played college basketball at Iowa State University. Clyburn began his professional career in 2013 and played for several teams in Europe, including Real Madrid and AEK Athens. Notable achievements include winning the 2018 EuroLeague championship with Anadolu Efes. Clyburn has demonstrated significant skills at the shooting guard and small forward positions, contributing to the success of his teams in various leagues.

Won the EuroLeague championship in 2018

Played for Anadolu Efes in Turkey

Competed in multiple European basketball leagues

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