Former Marlboro star Dickey headed to Europe

Georgia Tech center and former Marlboro County star Ra’Sean Dickey has given up his senior season to play professionally in the Ukraine.

Coach Paul Hewitt said Wednesday the 6-foot-10 Dickey signed a contract with Budivelnyk Kiev of the Ukrainian Super League. He redshirted last season to recover from acute tendinitis in his right knee and had a year of eligibility remaining.

Dickey played in 89 games over three seasons, averaging 8.7 points and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 60.1 percent from the field. His best season was 2005-06, when he averaged 13.2 points and 6.8 rebounds.

Dickey played for Marlboro County from 2000-2004.  The Clio native was a top 50 prospect in the country after his senior year.  He played AAU ball with the Florence Ravens with Zam Fredrick, who went with him to Georgia Tech.  Three years later, neither player is with the Ramblin’ Wreck.