After graduating from UIC in 1999, Notree started his professional career in the International Basketball League with the New Mexico Slam, spending two seasons there.
[4] During his stint with the club, he took part in the 2001–02 FIBA Saporta Cup, averaging 21.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game in 6 appearances.
[5] He played for the Gary Steelheads of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) during the 2002–03 season and was named to the All-CBA First Team[6] after averaging 21.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game over 48 appearances (44 starts).
[7] Notree was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy during a routine medical checkup in Israel[4] but persisted playing despite the health risks.
He then started the 2004–05 season with Lokomotiv Novosibirsk, with averages of 10.7 points, 3 rebounds and 2.8 assists, before going back to the United States.