Former Indiana basketball guard Parker Stewart signs pro deal with Sheffield Sharks of the British Basketball League

Former Indiana basketball guard Parker Stewart has signed a pro deal with the Sheffield Sharks of the British Basketball League, the team announced on Monday.

Stewart played one full season at Indiana during the 2021-22 season. After coming in at the mid-way point during the final year of the Archie Miller lead Hoosiers and not being able to play due to transfer rules, Stewart opted to stay in Bloomington when current head coach Mike Woodson took over the Indiana basketball program.

During Stewart’s time at Indiana, he played in 34-of-35 total games for the Hoosiers which included 31 total starts. In an average of 24.4 minutes per game, Stewart averaged 6.2 points while shooting 37.4% (70-of-187) from the field which included 39.3% (53-of-135) from three.

Before his time at Indiana, he spent one season at Pittsburg and two seasons at UT-Martin once his dad became head coach of that program. After his dad sadly passed away, he would then transfer to Indiana for a fresh start. After his time at Indiana, Stewart opted to transfer back to UT-Martin to finish out his collage career. He averaged 16 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.3 in his senior season at UT-Martin.

Below is the full release from the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks of the British Basketball League

SHEFFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM – 4 September 2023 – The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks of the British Basketball League, are thrilled to announce the signing of Parker Stewart to their roster. The 25-year-old shooting guard, hailing from Union City, Tennessee, is set to make his mark in the BBL following an impressive college career in the United States.

Parker previously showcased his skills at renowned universities such as Pittsburgh, Indiana, and Tennessee Martin where he averaged 16 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.3 steals last season. The 6’5 talent is looking to make his mark on the international basketball scene, in his inaugural professional season.

In a statement, Parker Stewart expressed his excitement about joining the Sheffield Sharks and embarking on this new chapter in his career: “I’m excited to have the opportunity to play in the British Basketball League and represent the Sheffield Sharks. This is the first step in my professional journey, and I want to go out there and compete at the highest level.”

Head Coach Atiba Lyons is equally enthusiastic about adding Parker Stewart to the team’s roster: “Parker is an incredibly talented player with tremendous potential. He has the skills to make an immediate impact in the British Basketball League. We are excited to have him on board and believe that he will be a valuable asset to our team as we strive for success in the upcoming season.”

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