Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Jets alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Stevie Strong (6'1''-G, played in 2021-24, plays pro in Sweden) led Nassjo to a victory against the closely-ranked Jamtland (6-4) 101-95 in the Swedish Basketligan on Tuesday night. He recorded 14 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and made 2 blocks in 29 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Strong's first season in pro basketball. KFUM Nassjo Basket (6-4) is placed fourth in the Basketligan. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. Strong has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages 15.3ppg, 4.0rpg, 4.4apg and 2.3spg.
#2. Thomas Zevgaras (6'8''-F-2001, played in 2022-24, plays in Greece). He could not help Karditsas (2-3) to beat Olympiacos (6-0) in the Greek GBL. Zevgaras did not impress in that game on Sunday. He scored only 2 points. Karditsas was badly defeated102-82 on the road by the leading Olympiacos. But the season just started, so everything may happen. This year Zevgaras averages 0.7ppg in three games he played so far.
#3. Boston Stanton (6'5''-G, played in 2023-25, currently in Germany), who plays in the German Regionalliga (fourth division) was not able to help Bramsche (6-4) in their game last Sunday. Despite his very good performance the fifth-placed Bramsche (6-4) was edged84-82 on the opponent's court by the second-ranked Bargteheide in the North group. Stanton was the top scorer with 22 points. He also added 3 steals in 27 minutes. It's Stanton's first season with the team. This year Stanton has very high stats. He averages 24.0ppg, 4.9rpg, 2.5apg and 2.4spg.
#4. Ben Ayre (6'2''-G-1995, played in 2017-19, plays pro in Australia) was not able to secure a victory for one of league's weakest teams Tasmania JackJumpers (5-7) in their last game. Despite his good performance Tasmania JackJumpers were edged83-81 in Brisbane by the higher-ranked (#6) Bullets. Ayre scored 14 points. It was Tasmania JackJumpers' fourth consecutive loss in a row. This year Ayre averages 6.4ppg, 1.2rpg and 1.8apg in 12 games.
Other former Newman University players, who play in pro basketball:
Tim Troussel (6'8''-PF-1995, played in 2017-19) plays for Woodville Warriors in Australian NBL One
Cameron Goldfinch (6'7''-F-1999, played in 2017-19) plays for Mackay Meteors in Australian NBL One
Latik Murphy (6'4''-G/F-2001, played in 2022-24) played for Winterthur in Swiss NLB
Davonte Jennings (6'0''-PG-2000, played in 2022-23) played for Dudley BS in Bahamas GBBA
Juwan Davenport (6'3''-PG-1996, played in 2018-20) plays for Gastonia Snipers in the ECBL
Aaron Samuels (6'3''-G-1998, played in 2014-18) plays for Connecticut Crusaders in the TBL
Marshawn Blackmon (6'5''-G-1997, played in 2018-20) plays for KKB Chiapas in Mexican CIBAPac
Jarvis Williams (5'8''-PG, played in 2015-16) played for Mississippi Silverbacks in the ABA
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Newman University basketball alumni.
Stevie Strong is last week best Jets alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @newmanjets)
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