Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Bulldogs players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. New Zealand's Tayla Dalton, a 24-year-old guard standing at 5'9'' who graduated from Gonzaga in 2025, played a crucial role in helping her team clinch the New Zealand League Champion title that year. Currently playing professionally in Australia, Dalton recently showcased her talent in a game where the Waverley Falcons emerged victorious against the fifth-ranked Diamond Valley Eagles with a score of 71-62 in the Australian NBL One North, which is the second division league. During the game, Dalton displayed her skills by scoring 9 points, making 3 impressive passes, and recording 5 steals, all within 27 minutes of playtime. Despite her team being placed seventh in the South group with an 8-5 record, Dalton's individual performance has been outstanding, contributing significantly to her team's recent success of securing their fourth consecutive victory. Against the Diamond Valley Eagles, Dalton once again proved herself as a finalist by scoring 9 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and providing 3 assists. Her all-around performance on the court highlighted her capabilities and determination as a champion player. Throughout the season, Dalton has maintained solid statistics, averaging 10.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 2.5 steals per game in the 13 games she has played so far.
#2. Cierra Walker, a 28-year-old 5'8'' forward and Bulldogs alumna from 2022, showcased her skills as a professional basketball player in Australia. She recently led the Cockburn Cougars to a remarkable victory over the fifth-ranked Giants with a final score of 87-77 in the Australian NBL One North league, which is the second division in the country. This victory further solidified her reputation as a talented athlete. During the game, Cierra Walker demonstrated exceptional performance and was named the Most Valuable Player. She contributed significantly to her team's success by scoring 18 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and providing 3 assists in the 37 minutes she played. Her remarkable display of talent played a pivotal role in securing the win for her team, ultimately earning her the title of champion of the game. Currently, the Cockburn Cougars hold the second position in the West group with a record of 9-2, largely due to Walker's impressive contributions on the court. Throughout the season, she has maintained solid statistics, averaging 14.4 points per game, 2.9 rebounds per game, 2.1 assists per game, and 1.3 steals per game in the seven games played so far. Walker's consistent performance and leadership qualities make her a standout player in the league, showcasing her potential to excel and make a significant impact in the world of basketball.
Other former Gonzaga University players, who play in pro basketball:
Maud Huijbens (6'3''-F/C-2002, played in 2021-25) plays for Rutronik Stars Keltern in German DBBL
Anamaria Virjoghe (6'5''-F-1999, played in 2018-18) plays for Targoviste in Romanian Liga Nationala
Brynna Maxwell (6'0''-G-2000, played in 2022-24) played for Celta Zorka in Spanish LF Challenge few monts ago
Courtney Vandersloot (5'8''-PG-1989, played in 2007-11) plays for Chicago Sky in the WNBA
Emma Stach (5'9''-G-1996, played in 2014-18) played for Halle in German DBBL last year
Kaylynne Truong (5'8''-G-2001, played in 2019-24) played for PAOK in Greek A1 last year
Laura Stockton (5'8''-G-1996, played in 2015-19) plays for Norrkoping in Swedish Damligan
Haiden Palmer (5'9''-PG-1991, played in 2010-10) plays for Snaefell in Icelandic Division I
Shelby Cheslek (6'5''-C-1992, played in 2011-11) plays for Cathay Life Tigers in Taiwanese WSBL
Kayla Steindl (6'3''-F-1989, played in 2008-12) played for Hobart Chargers in Australian NBL One last year
Eliza Hollingsworth (6'3''-F/C-2001, played in 2019-24) plays for Nunawading Spectres in Australian NBL One
Marie Forsyth (6'1''-SG-1999, played in 2017-21) plays for Adareva in Spanish LF Challenge
Zykera Rice (6'1''-F-1996, played in 2015-19) played for FBA in Ivorian National 1D last year
Kayleigh Truong (5'9''-G-2001, played in 2019-24) plays for Ulaanbaatar Amazons in Mongolian MBL
Yvonne Ejim (6'1''-F-2002, played in 2020-25) plays for Toronto Tempo in the WNBA
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Gonzaga University basketball alumni.
Tayla Dalton is last week best Bulldogs alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @SMCWomensBasketball)
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