Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Blue Raiders players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
Look at great performance of DeAndre Dishman (26 points), Perrin Buford (21 points), and JaCorey Williams (11 points).
#1. DeAndre Dishman, a 6'6'' forward aged 28, graduated from MTSU in 2023 and received the C-USA All-Tournament Team award that year. Currently playing professionally in Romania, Dishman recently played for Craiova (17-11) in their latest game against the second-ranked Dinamo Bucuresti. Despite his remarkable performance, where he scored 26 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 34 minutes, Craiova suffered a 94-102 loss on the road. Dishman showcased his skills in the game, proving his value with an impressive scoring display and solid rebounding. It is noteworthy that this is only Dishman's third season in professional basketball, making his performance even more commendable. Throughout the season, he has been maintaining solid averages of 8.5 points per game and 5.1 rebounds per game in the 34 games he has played so far. In the matchup against Dinamo Bucuresti, Dishman's talent shone brightly as he led his team in scoring and rebounding. Despite his individual success, Craiova was unable to secure the victory, emphasizing the team aspect of the sport. Dishman's consistent contributions on the court highlight his potential as a champion player and showcase his determination to excel as a finalist in his basketball career.
#2. Perrin Buford, a 6'6'' forward and 32-year-old alumnus of the Blue Raiders from 2016, has been making waves as a professional player in Indonesia. Recently, he led Pelita Jaya to a resounding victory over the eighth-ranked RANS PIK with a scoreline of 98-57 in the Indonesian Basketball League. This impressive win showcased Buford's skills, earning him the title of MVP for the game. He delivered a stellar performance with a double-double, scoring 21 points, distributing 13 assists, grabbing 6 rebounds, and making 3 steals during his 34 minutes on the court. Buford's exceptional display of talent not only highlighted his individual prowess but also played a crucial role in Pelita Jaya emerging as the champion of the match. With his remarkable averages of 19.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 10.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per game over eight games, Buford has been a standout performer throughout the season, contributing significantly to his team's success. His leadership and skill set have undoubtedly been instrumental in Pelita Jaya Bakrie Jakarta's current standing as the league's top team.
#3. JaCorey Williams, a 6'8'' center who graduated from MTSU in 2017 and received the All-C-USA Player of the Year award that year, is currently playing professionally in Israel. In the recent game against M.Rishon, despite his commendable performance of 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist within 20 minutes, his team M.Raanana, which is ranked at the bottom with a record of 6-20, suffered a loss of 78-93 to the much higher-ranked (#7) M.Rishon. This season marks Williams' debut with the team, and he has been showcasing solid statistics, averaging 10.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game over six games. Although his individual performance has been noteworthy, he was unable to prevent the defeat in the final game of the Regular Season.
#4. Experienced Raymond Cintron, a 6'0'' guard who is 36 years old and an alumnus of the Blue Raiders from 2013, played a crucial role in helping the team clinch the Sun Belt East Division Regular Season Champion title that year. Currently, he is playing professionally in Puerto Rico. However, in a recent game, Cintron and his team, Osos de Manati (8-14), were unable to secure a victory against the Cangrejeros (10-12) in the Puerto Rican Baloncesto Superior Nacional, where they suffered a close 87-92 defeat. Despite his best efforts, including scoring 2 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and providing 1 assist during the game, Cintron's performance was not at its peak. This particular match may not be counted among his finest performances, as he only scored 2 points in 12 minutes of play. As the sixth-placed team in Group B, Osos de Manati faced a tough challenge against the Cangrejeros, who were ranked fifth. Despite Cintron's consistent efforts this season, where he maintains an average of 2.9 points per game across 19 games, his team was unable to secure a win in this matchup. It is noteworthy that Cintron holds both American and Puerto Rican citizenship, allowing him to play in Puerto Rico as a domestic player.
#5. Elias King, a standout player at 6'8'' and 25 years old, graduated from MTSU in 2024 and received the All-C-USA Honorable Mention award that same year. Currently playing professionally in Venezuela, he recently showcased his skills for Brillantes but unfortunately could not lead them to victory against the formidable Gaiteros, who boast an impressive 20-3 record in the Venezuelan Superliga Profesional de Baloncesto. Despite King's commendable performance of scoring 9 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and contributing 2 assists in 24 minutes of play, Brillantes suffered a significant defeat of 100-76 at the hands of Gaiteros in Maracaibo. This loss marked Brillantes' first after a streak of three consecutive victories. Throughout the season, King has been maintaining solid statistics, averaging 14.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game across 10 appearances. His efforts on the court have been notable, reflecting his determination and skill as a professional basketball player in Venezuela.
Other former Middle Tennessee State University players, who play in pro basketball:
Camryn Weston (6'3''-G-2000, played in 2021-25) plays for Keravnos in Cypriot ECOMMBX BL
Karl Gamble II (6'9''-F-1996, played in 2015-19) plays for Veolia Towers Hamburg in German BBL
Brandon Walters (6'10''-C-1995, played in 2015-18) plays for TED Ankara in Turkish TBL
Josh Jefferson (6'2''-G-1998, played in 2021-22) plays for Nevezis in Lithuanian LKL
Essam Mostafa (6'9''-F-1999, played in 2024-25) plays for Wonju DB in South Korean KBL
Marcos Knight (6'3''-G-1989, played in 2011-13) plays for Shanxi Loongs in Chinese CBA
Nathanial Potts (6'2''-G-1995, played in 2014-18) plays for Windy City Bulls in the NBA G League
Shawn Jones (6'8''-PF-1992, played in 2010-14) plays for Trepca in Kosovan Superliga
Ty Mosley (6'6''-G-2000, played in 2023-24) played for Ciclista in Argentinian La Liga Argentina few monts ago
Tyler Millin (6'7''-F-2000, played in 2019-23) plays for Komarno in Slovakian Tipos SBL
Tim Blue (6'9''-PF-1984, played in 2005-07) played for Golfe Juan in French NM2 last year
James Hawthorne (6'8''-F-1997, played in 2017-19) played for Serhedci in Azerbaijani ABL last year
Eli Lawrence (6'5''-G-2000, played in 2019-23) played for Sumqayit in Azerbaijani ABL last year
C.J. Jones (6'6''-G/F-1998, played in 2018-18) plays for Sumqayit in Azerbaijani ABL
Justin Bufford (6'6''-G-2002, played in 2021-25) plays for Yakima Heat in the USBL
Torin Walker (6'11''-C/F-1991, played in 2010-14) played for Columbus Skyhawks in the ABA last year
Bruce Massey (6'3''-G-1990, played in 2011-13) played for NXT ERA ELITE in the The Basketball Tournam last year
Marcus Tarrance (6'6''-G-1991, played in 2012-15) played for Team 901 in the The Basketball Tournament last year
Michael Cuffee (6'5''-G-1983, played in 2003-05) played for Philadelphia Raiders in the ECBL last year
James Washington (5'10''-PG-1987, played in 2009-11) plays for Enea Basket Poznan in Polish 1Liga
Nick King (6'7''-F-1995, played in 2017-18) plays for New Taipei CTBC DEA in Taiwanese TPBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Middle Tennessee State University basketball alumni.
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