Marek Dolezaj, Tyler Roberson have new pro basketball homes in the same country

Marek Dolezaj

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 19: Marek Dolezaj #21 of the Syracuse Orange drives to the basket against Nathan Mensah #31 of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on March 19, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Getty Images

Syracuse, N.Y. -- Marek Dolezaj and Tyler Roberson have contracted to play professional basketball in Hungary’s A Division this season.

Dolezaj, 24, and Roberson, 27, were both Syracuse basketball forwards, though their time with the Orange did not overlap. Roberson, who turns 28 next month, graduated from SU the year before Dolezaj enrolled.

Dolezaj is playing for Hubner, which has already played a game this season. Hubner lost 79-55 to one of the league’s presumed better teams in Duna Aszfalt. Dolezaj started the game, played 28 minutes, scored three points, had four rebounds and three steals.

Dolezaj played last summer for Boeheim’s Army. During the 2021-22 season, his first year as a professional, he started his career in Ukraine, then finished the year in Greece.

Tyler Roberson

SYRACUSE, NY - FEBRUARY 22: Tyler Roberson #21 of the Syracuse Orange shoots the ball during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils on February 22, 2017 at The Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. Syracuse upsets Duke 78-75. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)Getty Images

Roberson’s Szedeak team will play its first game on Oct. 8.

Roberson started last season for Viimsi in the Estonia league, came home to play a few games with the NBA’s G League Delaware franchise, then finished the season in Estonia. He had a successful summer in Estonia, garnering an all-defensive award, all-tournament and all-import honors for Viimsi.

This is Roberson’s sixth year as a pro.

Szedeak and Hubner are set to meet on Nov. 23.

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