German Forward Bilal Fye Joins NIL Plus Group (2026)
NIL Plus Group is proud to welcome Bilal Fye, a 6’9” (205 cm) forward from Bremen, Germany, to its family of client athletes. Bilal is one of the most promising prospects of his recruiting class in North German youth basketball, and he has a clear path toward NCAA basketball in 2027 or 2028.
Player profile
- Position: Forward
- Height: 6’9” (205 cm)
- Hometown: Bremen, Germany
- Club: EWE Baskets Oldenburg (NBBL U19), multi-year agreement
- NCAA entry: Class of 2027, with the option of Class of 2028
From Bremen to one of Germany’s top youth programs
Bilal developed under the mentorship of Coach Dejan, president of Basketball Akademie Bremen Süd. Under his guidance, Bilal grew from a young talent into one of the standout prospects in the north of Germany.
His results so far:
- 2024 German JBBL (U16) champion with Oldenburg, part of a title run of 20 straight wins
- Rotation player for Baskets Juniors Oldenburg in the 2025/26 NBBL (U19), reaching the playoff quarterfinals
- Represented Oldenburg in the 2026 Youth Basketball Champions League
- Multiple double-digit scoring games against top NBBL opponents
The next chapter
This summer, Bilal signed a multi-year agreement with EWE Baskets Oldenburg. In the 2026/27 season he will play for the club’s NBBL (U19) team, developing inside one of Germany’s leading youth basketball programs.
Bilal will have the choice to enter the NCAA with the Class of 2027. He will also consider the Class of 2028, which would give him the chance to gain senior basketball experience during the 2027/28 season first.
How Bilal is doing
Bilal earned real minutes in a strong U19 league last season. In 12 NBBL (U19) games for Oldenburg in 2025/26 he averaged 5.2 points and 2.3 rebounds (ScoutBasketball), and in the 2026 Youth Basketball Champions League, one of Europe’s top youth club competitions, he added 4.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game (FIBA). The 2026/27 NBBL season has just started, and it’s his chance to take on a bigger role.
Why college coaches should watch
Bilal brings high-major athleticism: size, length, explosiveness and a motor that stand out on film. With the development and experience ahead of him, we expect him to become a major NCAA prospect.
Thank you to Coach Dejan and Basketball Akademie Bremen Süd, and to EWE Baskets Oldenburg, for their role in Bilal’s development. Welcome to the family, Bilal!
Recruiting inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
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NCAA Ready: Iranian Big Man Salar Taheri, Class of 2027
Salar Taheri, a 6’8” (205 cm) power forward and center from Iran, is NIL Plus Group’s newest “NCAA ready” prospect for the 2027 recruiting class. Now in his second season with KK Tamiš in Serbia’s top league, the KLS, he has grown from newcomer to one of the players the club counts on to lead.
Player profile
- Position: Power forward / center
- Height: 6’8” (205 cm)
- Born: 2006
- Club: KK Tamiš, Pančevo (Serbian KLS, Pro-A)
- National team: Iran (senior and U18)
- NCAA entry: Class of 2027
- Highlights: watch on YouTube
A pro season at 19
Salar played 29 games for KK Tamiš in 2025/26 as a 19-year-old in a professional senior league, averaging 4.3 points and 1.9 rebounds in 12.7 minutes on 57.3% shooting from the field. He twice scored a career-high 10 points (against Dynamic and Čačak 94) and grabbed a career-high 6 rebounds against Hercegovac Alin. His best all-around game came against Mladost MaxBet: 8 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals.
FIBA experience
- Iran senior national team: FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, Windows 3 and 4, against Syria, Jordan and the Philippines
- FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2024 (Amman): 7.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game on 52% shooting; he led Iran in rebounding
- U18 Asia Cup WABA Qualifiers 2024: 12.3 points and 10.0 rebounds per game, including 11 points in the final against Lebanon
- Standout games: 19 points (8 of 12) and 9 rebounds against New Zealand in the U18 Asia Cup quarterfinal, and 8 points, 15 rebounds and a +23 against Chinese Taipei in the Round of 16
How he’s doing
Salar has started the 2026/27 season in a bigger role. Through his first three league games he is averaging 17 minutes, 5.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists, up from last season across the board (Flashscore). His FIBA record is on his FIBA player page.
Why college coaches should watch
Salar is a 20-year-old international big with senior FIBA experience, professional minutes and plenty of room to grow. He brings size, rebounding and efficient finishing to any frontcourt.
Thank you to KK Tamiš and Pro Futuro Sports for their support of Salar’s development.
Recruiting inquiries, film and academic profile: momir@nilplusgroup.com
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William Kruse Returns to Penn for His Sophomore Season (2026)
Norwegian big man William Kruse is heading back to Philadelphia for his sophomore season with the Pennsylvania Quakers in the Ivy League. NIL Plus Group wishes William a strong year as he builds on everything he showed as a freshman.
Player profile
- Position: Center / power forward
- Height: 6’11”
- Country: Norway
- School: University of Pennsylvania, #40, sophomore
- National team: Norway
A freshman year to build on
William’s first season at Penn included a trip to the NCAA Tournament, where he appeared in the Quakers’ tournament game. He has also represented Norway’s senior national team in the FIBA World Cup European Pre-Qualifiers (Penn Athletics).
How he’s doing
William is on Penn’s 2026-27 roster as #40, listed at 6’11” (Penn roster). The Quakers open the season on Thursday, November 5, at Illinois, live on FS1 (schedule).
Thank you to the Penn coaching staff, Team Norway Basketball, Combine Global and Elite Showcase Norway for their support of William’s path. Good luck this season, William!
Inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
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Point Guard Simeon Stefanović Signs with Finnish Champions Salon Vilpas (2026)
NIL Plus Group client Simeon Stefanović has signed a two-year contract with Salon Vilpas Vikings, the reigning 2025-26 Korisliiga champions in Finland. At just 19, he completed a breakthrough debut professional season.
Player profile
- Position: Point guard
- Height: 6’3”
- Born: 2006
- Club: Salon Vilpas Vikings (Korisliiga, Finland)
- Previous club: Lapuan Kobrat
- NCAA class: 2027
A breakthrough debut season
Simeon led Lapuan Kobrat in assists in 2025-26, averaging 8.0 points, 2.7 assists and 1.6 rebounds. He finished the year on a strong run, averaging 13.2 points and 4.2 assists over his last two months, with a season-best 25 points and 6 assists against Lahti Basketball. He was also invited to the Finnish senior national team, Susijengi, in summer 2026.
How he’s doing
Simeon has earned a rotation role with the champions, playing all six of Vilpas’s first Korisliiga games and averaging 1.8 assists in 11.5 minutes (Flashscore). He signed a two-year deal with the club (Basket.fi), in a league that features more than 50 former NCAA Division I players, valuable experience before college.
Thank you to Salon Vilpas and Lapuan Kobrat, and to our partners at Pro Futuro Sports. The next chapter starts now!
Recruiting inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
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