Dowdell to play in Italy this season

Former Virginia Tech guard Zabian Dowdell has signed to play for Fastweb Casale Monferratoin the Italian League this season. Fastweb Casale Monferrato is located in the town of Casale Monferrato, which is in Italy's northwest Piedmont region.

Dowdell played last season for SLUC Nancy in the French League. He completed his Tech career in 2007 by leading the Hokies to the NCAA Tournament. Dowdell is ranked sixth in career scoring, with 1,785 points. He is currently third in career steals and sixth in career assists at Virginia Tech.