Giannis' brother Alex Antetokounmpo turns pro, will play in Europe

High school senior Alex Antetokounmpo, the youngest brother of reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, will forgo collegiate basketball to begin a professional career in Europe.

"I am examining my options," Antetokounmpo told Eurohoops' Nikos Varlas. "I have a few choices from the States, but I have decided to play in Europe. I want to become a pro as soon as possible."

Antetokounmpo grades as a three-star recruit out of Wisconsin's Dominican High School, according to 247Sports. The 6-foot-7 forward received an offer from UW-Green Bay.

"I was born and raised in Europe, I know European basketball, and the best thing for me would be to sign a contract with a European club," he added. "I will have to train and compete against grown men, I will experience strong competition and pressure and I will evolve on every level."

Three of Antetokounmpo's brothers play in the NBA: Giannis and Thanasis for the Bucks, and Kostas for the Los Angeles Lakers.