CALDWELL, N.J.- Caldwell University men's basketball alum Austin Woods '17 (Milford, Conn.) has signed a professional basketball contract with CB Cazorla in Spain.
 
"I'm excited to continue my career and travel overseas for an amazing experience and I will continue to be the person Caldwell developed me into," said Woods. "Coach Corino developed me into a role model the younger guys could look up too for motivation and confidence as my main goal for the last season was to make everyone come together and play as a unit and I will bring that experience to my new team."
 
Cazarola posted a 13-8 record in Group D in the Liga Española de Baloncesto Amateur (EBA). The team advanced to the Stage Two where they went 2-1 in group play. Cazarola is located in Southern Spain and is about 127 miles from Grenada, Spain. To follow updates on Woods this season, visit the team website http://www.cbcazorla.com.
 
"I am so proud of Austin's development as a player during his senior season, but more importantly his maturity as a person, and the development of his leadership qualities," said men's basketball head coach Mark A. Corino. "Austin lead our very young team in a positive and manner throughout the entire season, and his consistent improvement was a key to the success of our team this past year.  I know he has the work ethic and professional approach that will lead a successful professional career.  We at Caldwell University wish him well in this great opportunity."
 
Woods, a business major out of Milford Connecticut, finished his career at Caldwell this past season. He was a key contributor in his final season with the Cougars as he started all 26 games. Woods averaged 7.0 points and led the team with 5.4 rebounds per game in 2016-17. He finished second in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference with 1.9 blocks per contest. Woods ended his career with 295 points, 225 rebounds and 55 blocks. He was selected to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honor Court last month.