Jason Conrad's head was spinning like a globe. The recently graduated Chico State big man had offers to play professionally in Saudi Arabia, Canada and Germany. The options were dizzying. Then the right one came along.
 
Conrad has agreed to a two-year contract with the reign champions of the Dutch Basketball League, Zorg en Zekerheid Leiden, more commonly known as ZZ Leiden.
 
The 7-footer's mother and grandparents are from the Netherlands and he still has family there.
 
"I didn't know what I was going to do," said Conrad. "But when this offer came along at the last minute, I jumped at it."
 
"This is something I've always hoped would happen. It's a dream come true."
 
Conrad came to Chico State as the program's first 7-footer and eventually turned into one of the West Region's top big men, leading the Wildcats to the 2012 CCAA Championship and back-to-back NCAA Championship Tournament berths. He ranks third in Chico State history with 84 blocked shots.
 
"Everything I experienced at Chico State prepared me to take this step," said Conrad. "The coaching made me a much better player and my coaches and teammates made me a stronger person. I'm so grateful that I chose to play at Chico State."
 
Conrad departs on Aug. 29^th. The team's schedule kicks off in October.