Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Greuhounds alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
Notice impressive performance of Jaysean Paige (24 points), Marshawn Blackmon (13 points), and Austin Trice (4 points).
#1. Jaysean Paige, a 6'2'' shooting guard who graduated from WVU in 2016 and previously played in Moberly Area between 2013 and 2014, currently competes professionally in Puerto Rico. In a recent match, despite his stellar performance, Paige couldn't assist Mets de Guaynabo (12-14) in securing a victory. The fourth-placed Guaynabo suffered a 91-103 defeat on the road against the leading Vaqueros in Group B, marking their third consecutive loss. Paige stood out as the game's top scorer, contributing 24 points and 6 rebounds in 38 minutes of play. In a separate game against Bayamon, he showcased another remarkable performance with 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist. However, his efforts weren't enough to lead his team to a win. Throughout the season, Paige has maintained impressive individual statistics, averaging 15.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.3 steals per game over 24 appearances. Notably, Paige holds dual American and Puerto Rican citizenship, allowing him to compete in Puerto Rico as a domestic player.
#2. Marshawn Blackmon, a 6'5'' guard and 28-year-old Jets alum from 2020, previously showcased his talent while playing for Moberly Area between 2017 and 2018, where he helped them secure the NJCAA D1 Region 16 Regular Season Champion title that year. Currently playing professionally in Australia, Blackmon recently faced a tough match with the Warwick Senators. Despite his impressive performance of scoring 13 points, grabbing 2 rebounds, and dishing out 2 assists in 35 minutes of play against the second-ranked Wanneroo, his team, the 11th-placed Warwick Senators, suffered a crushing defeat of 113-84 in Joondalup. Throughout the season, Blackmon has maintained high individual statistics, averaging 22.2 points per game, along with 6.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.6 steals in the 14 games he has participated in so far. Despite his outstanding personal achievements, Blackmon's team has faced challenges in securing victories, as seen in their recent match against Wanneroo.
#3. In a recent game in the Dominican Republic Liga Nacional de Baloncesto, Austin Trice, a 6'8'' forward who graduated from ODU in 2022 and previously played for Moberly Area, made a notable impact for Titanes del Distrito Nacional. Despite only scoring 4 points and collecting 9 rebounds in 16 minutes of play, his contributions were instrumental in his team's 91-77 victory over the fifth-ranked Heroes. This marked Trice's debut game for Titanes this season, with the team currently situated in sixth place in the competitive Places 1-6 group. Notably, this win was a significant one for Titanes as it ended a streak of three consecutive losses. Trice's performance, particularly his scoring and rebounding against the Heroes, proved crucial in securing the victory and propelling his team to the status of the champion in that particular game.
#4. Tyree White, a 29-year-old forward standing at 6'8'' and an alumnus of the Warhawks class of 2020, has an impressive basketball resume. While at Moberly Area from 2016 to 2018, he was instrumental in helping the team clinch the NJCAA D1 Region 16 Regular Season Champion title. Currently playing professionally in the Dominican Republic, White is a teammate of the noted player Austin Trice. In a recent game in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto in the Dominican Republic, White's team, the Titanes, faced off against the formidable Indios. Despite his efforts, White could not lead the Titanes to victory, as they were defeated soundly by the Indios with a score of 103-68. White, who played for 17 minutes, managed to score 4 points and grab 3 rebounds during the game. His individual performance was noteworthy, but unfortunately, it was not enough to secure a win for the team. Throughout the current season, White has been maintaining solid statistics, averaging 7.5 points per game and 5.6 rebounds per game in the 14 games he has participated in so far. The champion spirit in White's gameplay is evident, and he continues to strive for success both individually and as part of his team.
#5. Canadian player Sean Miller-Moore, a 6'4'' guard/forward who graduated from GCU in 2022 and previously played for Moberly Area, where he helped them become the NJCAA D1 District IV Champion in 2019, is currently playing professionally in Canada. In a recent game, despite Miller-Moore's standout performance, the Calgary Surge (0-8) suffered a heavy 96-80 defeat at the hands of the Shooting Stars in Toronto. As the top scorer of the game, Miller-Moore contributed 21 points, along with 6 rebounds and 4 assists during his 38 minutes on the court. Although Calgary Surge has faced challenges in the early stages of the season, having lost all eight games so far, there is still potential for improvement and success in the upcoming matches. Despite his team's struggles, Miller-Moore has been showcasing an exceptional performance individually, maintaining high statistics with an average of 22.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game in the five games he has played.
Other former Moberly Area Community College players, who play in pro basketball:
Dallas Morgan (6'1''-G-1998, played in 2016-18) played for Trotamundos in Venezuelan SPB few monts ago
Alonzo Verge Jr (6'3''-G-1998, played in 2017-19) plays for Rasta Vechta in German BBL
Jimmy Bell Jr. (6'10''-C, played in 2021-22) plays for Orbi in Georgian Superleague
Muusa Dama (6'10''-C/F-1996, played in 2015-16) plays for Shimane Susanoo Magic in Japanese B1 League
Lazar Grbovic (6'8''-F-2000, played in 2022-23) plays for Mornar in Montenegrin Erste Liga
Alphonso Anderson (6'7''-F-1997, played in 2017-18) plays for Pioneros de Los Mochis in Mexican CIBACOPA
Dusan Mahorcic (6'10''-F-1998, played in 2019-20) plays for Podgorica in Montenegrin Erste Liga
Dezmond Jones (5'10''-PG-2001, played in 2019-21) played for Rogaska in Slovenian Liga OTP banka last year
Quatarrius Wilson (6'8''-C/F-1996, played in 2015-17) plays for Caneros in Dominican Rep. LNB
DeMarcus Sharp (6'3''-G-1998, played in 2018-19) plays for Akademik Plovdiv in Bulgarian NBL
Thabo Manyere (6'8''-C, played in 2018-19) plays for Mount Gambier Pioneers in Australian NBL One
Cecil Williams (6'6''-F-1995, played in 2014-16) plays for Peja in Kosovan Superliga
Sean Clancey (6'2''-G-1995, played in 2014-15) plays for Vasco da Gama in Portuguese Liga Betclic
Jon Anderson (6'7''-F, played in 2014-15) played for Mineros de Parral in Mexican LBE last year
Raheim Sullivan (6'1''-G-1999, played in 2018-19) plays for Lankaran in Azerbaijani ABL
Aaron Burt (6'6''-F-1999, played in 2020-21) played for Sarawak Cola Warriors in Malaysian MBL last year
Javaris Moye (6'4''-G, played in 2023-25) plays for Memphis Lions in the TBL
Cameron Williams (6'8''-F-1999, played in 2023-24) played for Virginia Valley Vipers in the TBL last year
Mike Hood (6'2''-G, played in 2018-19) plays for Teesside Lions in British NBL D1
De'Marco Owens (6'8''-F/C-1996, played in 2015-17) plays for St. Louis Griffins in the TBL
Trey Owens (6'3''-G/F, played in 2020-21) played for Peoria Pitbulls in the ABA last year
Armond Williams (6'9''-F/C, played in 2020-21) plays for Ads Sentinels in the TBL
Levente Juhos (6'9''-C/F-1991, played in 2007-11) plays for Phoenix-MT in Hungarian B Red
Tahj Small (6'5''-G-1999, played in 2018-19) played for Irbis in Kazakhstan D3 last year
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Moberly Area Community College basketball alumni.
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