Jamar Samuels, Nick Russell help East Coast All-Stars earn first win in Europe

Jamar Samuels and sophomore Nick Russell once again played well in Europe on Thursday. The Kansas State duo combined for 30 points and led the East Coast All-Stars to a 100-73 win over the Paris Select Club.

It was the squad’s first win since arriving in Europe last week.

The All-Stars opened the game with a 16-4 run and maintained a comfortable lead throughout. Samuels, a junior forward, and Russell, a sophomore guard, each tallied a team-high 15 points.

Prior to the contest, the All-Stars toured the world-renowned Louvre Museum. The squad won’t have much more time for sightseeing before its tour of Europe comes to an end.

The All-Stars will play their final game today against the Tunisian National Team.