Frankie Fidler, a former Michigan State forward, is taking his pro career to Europe, signing with Riga Zelli in Latvia’s top league for this coming season. The move follows an opportunity he earned with the Milwaukee Bucks during NBA Summer League, which helped secure a European landing that offers immediate minutes and a clear path to grow as a professional. Fidler’s development in Latvia will center on refining his versatility—scoring, ball handling, and defense—against seasoned pros, building a résumé that could open doors back in the NBA or in stronger European leagues.

The Riga stop represents a strategic pivot for a player transitioning from college to pro basketball. Latvia’s league is a strong proving ground in a region known for rapid player development and exposure to bigger markets. The Bucks’ Summer League link is a reminder that NBA teams see European stints as valuable for late-blooming prospects to sharpen tangible skills and showcase progress. For fantasy enthusiasts, this is a wait-and-see situation with potential upside if Fidler handles increased responsibilities and hits a steady minutes grind.