Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Lakers alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Lebanese champion Gerard Hadidian, a 6'8'' power forward aged 31 and a Lake Land graduate from 2016, currently playing professionally in Lebanon, played a crucial role in leading Sagesse to a dominant victory over the seventh-ranked Homentmen (11-11). The game ended with a score of 118-98 in favor of Sagesse in a highly anticipated match in the Lebanese Decathlon Lebanese Basketball League last Saturday. Despite only playing for 12 minutes, Hadidian managed to contribute significantly by scoring 11 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. Sagesse - Al Hekmeh Beirut (18-4) holds the second position in the league, with Hadidian's team securing their eighth consecutive win. His exceptional performance against Homentmen showcased his prowess on the court, ultimately guiding his team to success as a true champion. Throughout this season, Hadidian has maintained an average of 9.8 points per game and 4.1 rebounds per game in the 22 games he has participated in so far, solidifying his position as a key player for Sagesse.
Other former Lake Land College players, who play in pro basketball:
Josh Jefferson (6'2''-G-1998, played in 2016-18) plays for Nevezis in Lithuanian LKL
Arnardo Camacho (6'4''-G-2001, played in 2021-23) played for Leones in Dominican Rep. LNB few monts ago
Ilija Popovic (6'8''-F-1999, played in 2024-25) plays for Susanj in Montenegrin Prva B
Paulo Camilo (6'7''-F-1996, played in 2015-17) plays for Nuernberger BC 2nd team in German Oberliga
Jani Griffith (6'9''-F-1996, played in 2018-19) plays for Nottingham Hoods in British BCB
Salah Halawani (6'8''-F-2003, played in 2023-24) played for PAL NT in Palestinian last year
Joshua Brewer (6'5''-F-1998, played in 2018-19) plays for Hamilton County Huskers in the TBL
Joshua Caldwell (6'8''-PF-1991, played in 2013-14) played for NSA in Lebanese DLBL last year
Samuel Hincapie (6'5''-G, played in 2023-25) plays for Caimanes in Colombian LBP
David Franklin (6'5''-G/F-1992, played in 2013-15) played for St. Louis Griffins in the TBL last year
Tromon Weston (6'10''-PF-1999, played in 2017-20) played for St. Louis Griffins in the TBL last year
Tremon Weston (6'9''-C-1999, played in 2018-19) plays for St. Louis Griffins in the TBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Lake Land College basketball alumni.
Gerard Hadidian is last week best Lakers alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @sagesseclubnews)
