Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Bears players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Australian player Jack Ticic, a towering 6'9'' forward who graduated from Richard Bland in 2025, previously showcased his skills in Des Moines A. between 2022 and 2023 before turning pro in Australia. In a recent Australian NBL One match, Ticic, playing for the struggling Penrith Panthers, faced off against the Sharks but couldn't lead his team to victory. Despite his commendable efforts, the Panthers suffered a 102-80 defeat on the road, marking their fourth consecutive loss. Ticic managed to contribute 7 points and 4 rebounds in just 14 minutes of play, displaying his talent on the court. In a separate game against Sutherland S., Ticic once again demonstrated his abilities by scoring 7 points and grabbing 4 rebounds, although his team fell short of securing the win. Throughout the season, Ticic has been averaging 4.7 points per game and 4.0 rebounds per game, showcasing his consistent performance on the court.
Other former Des Moines Area Community College players, who play in pro basketball:
Tray Buchanan (6'2''-G-1998, played in 2018-19) plays for MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg in German BBL
Baylee Steele (7'0''-C-1997, played in 2015-16) plays for Shandong Heroes in Chinese CBA
Vaclav Bujnoch (6'7''-C-1993, played in 2011-14) plays for Novy Jicin in Czech Republic 1Liga
Kam Rowan (6'0''-PG-1995, played in 2015-16) played for Club Deportes Espanol de Talca in Chilean LNB few monts ago
Barlow Alleruzzo IV (6'9''-F-2000, played in 2019-20) played for ACO Basket in Finnish 1st Division A last year
Willie Guy (5'11''-PG-2000, played in 2019-21) played for Carbajosa in Spanish Tercera FEB last year
Jada Powell (6'0''-F-2001, played in 2020-21) played for Stuttgart MTV in German 2.Bundesliga last year
Paris Collins (6'4''-SF-1995, played in 2014-15) played for Texas Seraphim in the ABA last year
Brandon Lawani (6'7''-F/C-1999, played in 2017-18) plays for HammStars in German Regionalliga
Noah Parcher (6'1''-G-2001, played in 2021-22) played for La Crosse Showtime in the ABA last year
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Des Moines Area Community College basketball alumni.
