Atlanta, GA – The Pro Basketball Association has announced reaching an agreement with Samir St. Clair as the Director of International Scouting for Japan. St. Clair has guided multiple basketball programs throughout Europe, Middle East, and Japan. He most recently served as Head Coach for Pioneros de Los Mochis in CiBaCoPa, Mexico. Before joining the Pioneros, St. Clair was the Head Coach for the Saitama Broncos in Japan. In his first season as Head Coach of Saitama he led the team to 22 victories from a team that finished the season 5-47 the year prior. During his second season in Japan he led them to it’s first winning season in 9 years with a 34-28 record.
Prior to his arrival in Japan, St. Clair spent the 2015-2016 season in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Al Nasr club where he was the director of player development and Associate Head Coach. He helped develop a guard tandem that led the UAE Pro league in 3 pointers made and percentage. He also coached former Dallas Mavericks high flyer Eric Griffin. Al Nasr made a run in the finals of the UAE Professional President’s Cup. In addition, St. Clair had the honor of being the Head Coach of the Ohud club of Medina, Saudi Arabia in the prestigious Gulf Club Championship in 2016 where he coached former first round NBA draft pick Donte Greene. He’s also led clubs such as Al Jazira and Sharjah (UAE) where his clubs have won the Arab Cup and Super Cup.
St. Clair also has experience coaching at the College level with Clark Atlanta University and Southern Polytechnic State; known to be a great communicator, a student of the game, exceptional teacher and for connecting with players on and off the court.
The PBA will host it’s pro combine and draft this Spring with two locations Nationally with Rochester, NY on March 27 and Dallas, Texas on April 3rd. Players and agents interested in having their clients considered for invitation are asked to email player profile and video to [email protected]
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