Former Augustana Basketball Standout Corey McIntosh Signs Pro Contract

Former Augustana College men’s basketball player Corey McIntosh has signed a two-year contract to play professionally for a team in Bulgaria.

McIntosh, who played last season for the Vikings, will join Cherno More Varna, a team based in Varna, Bulgaria, and a member of the Balkan International Basketball League. The Balkan League features teams in Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Serbia and Turkey.

“I am very happy,” McIntosh said. “This has been a blessing, but I am trying not to take anything for granted. A two-year contract is so much better than a one-year contract. With a one-year contract, that puts so much more pressure on you to perform. But with a two-year contract it shows that they have some faith in you.”

McIntosh credits former junior college teammate Bryce Sheldon for helping him get the chance to play in Europe. Sheldon, who played with McIntosh at Fullerton College, played in Europe last season and gave his agent McIntosh’s name. Within a few weeks, McIntosh signed his contract.

McIntosh led Augustana in scoring last season as he averaged 18.1 points per game. An All-North Central Conference selection, McIntosh led the Vikings to a 22-9 record, a second-place finish in the NCC regular season standings and the program’s first appearance in the NCAA regional tournament since 1988-89.

“I got a lot better at Augustana,” McIntosh said. “I learned a lot from my coaches and teammates. They were unbelievable. They pushed me every day and that helped me improve. I believe that if there are positive people around you then positive things will happen.”
*Courtesy: Augustana Sports Information