Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Golden Eagles alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Experienced U.S. Virgin Islands champion Deon Edwin, a 6'4'' guard aged 33, graduated from Kent St. in 2017. He played at Laramie CC between 2013 and 2014, earning the NJCAA All-Region IX First Team award that year. Currently, he is playing professionally in Hungary. In a recent game, Edwin, the finalist, couldn't lead Atomeromu (17-9) to victory against Kaposvari (17-9) in the Hungarian Nemzeti Bajnoksag I/A league. Even though Edwin was the second-leading scorer with 9 points, he also contributed 5 rebounds and 6 assists during his 31 minutes on the court. Atomeromu, in 7th place with a record of 17-9, suffered a 66-73 loss on the road to the 3rd-ranked Kaposvari in the Play-Off group. This marks Edwin's first season with the team. Despite his strong performance against Kaposvari, where he scored 9 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and provided 6 assists, his team couldn't secure the win. Throughout the season, Edwin has maintained solid statistics, averaging 13.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 steals per game in the 34 games he has played so far.
#2. Canadian Marko Maletic, a towering 6'6'' guard and alumni of the Leathernecks from 2025, showcased his skills in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Despite previously playing at Laramie CC between 2020 and 2022, he made a significant impact in his debut game for the Ottawa Blackjacks. In a thrilling match against the Alliance with a record of 2-4, the Blackjacks emerged victorious with a scoreline of 90-79 on Sunday night. Maletic contributed 5 points and 2 rebounds in just 13 minutes of play, demonstrating his value to the team. This marked his first appearance for the Blackjacks this season, and his performance was instrumental in securing the win. Although the team currently holds a somewhat modest 3-3 record this season, it is still early in the competition, leaving room for improvement and exciting possibilities. Furthermore, Maletic continued to impress in a subsequent game against Montreal, where he once again scored 5 points and grabbed 2 rebounds. His impactful contributions helped lead the Blackjacks to victory, further solidifying his status as a champion in the making. With his skills and determination, Maletic is poised to make a significant impact as the season progresses.
Other former Laramie County Community College players, who play in pro basketball:
Abdullah Mahamed (6'10''-F-2003, played in 2022-24) plays for Ancud in Chilean LNB
Christians Gutierrez (6'3''-G/F-1996, played in 2017-19) plays for Cocodrilos in Venezuelan SPB
Dominik Heinzl (6'8''-F/C-1995, played in 2015-17) plays for NH Ostrava in Czech Republic NBL
Mateo Zovko (6'4''-F-1998, played in 2016-20) played for Zrinjski HT in Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I few monts ago
Hayden Collier (6'10''-F-1999, played in 2015-19) plays for Joondalup City Wanneroo Wolves in Australian NBL One
Charles Yassi-Pepin (6'7''-PF-1997, played in 2016-17) played for Titans BC Galway in Irish Division 1 last year
Alexis Dargenton (6'8''-F-1994, played in 2014-15) played for Tours in French NM1 last year
Sullivan Hernandez (6'9''-F/C-1995, played in 2015-16) plays for Vitre in French NM1
Landon Taliaferro (6'5''-G-1997, played in 2016-18) played for Nottingham Hoods in British BCB last year
Calvin Cooke III (6'2''-F, played in 2024-25) plays for Carolina Crusaders in the ECBL
Nolan Causwell (6'11''-F/C-2001, played in 2020-22) plays for Stekas in Lithuanian NKL
Spencer Svejcar (6'3''-SF-1994, played in 2013-15) plays for Cartagena in Spanish Primera FEB
Kamari Robinson (6'6''-F-1994, played in 2013-15) played for Springfield 413 Elite in the ABA last year
Chima Obikwelu (6'8''-F, played in 2020-21) plays for Drogheda Wolves in Irish Division 1
Dimitris Chronopoulos (6'2''-G, played in 2021-22) played for Promitheas in Greek National League 1 last year
Dante Sofia (6'9''-F, played in 2019-20) plays for Liverpool in British NBL D1
Michael Amako (6'6''-F, played in 2023-24) plays for Essex R. II in British BCB
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Laramie County Community College basketball alumni.
Deon Edwin is last week best Golden Eagles alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @deon.edwin)
