Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Cowboys players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Spanish champion Yankuba Sima, a 6'11'' center who is 29 years old and graduated from OK State in 2018, showcased his skills in a recent match against the 16th-ranked Gran Canaria team. He played a crucial role in his team's dominant 105-81 victory, contributing 9 points in just 13 minutes of play. Valencia Basket, currently in second place in the league with a record of 25-9, secured their fifth consecutive win thanks to Sima's performance. With only two games remaining in the Regular Season, each match becomes vital for the team's final standings. Against Gran Canaria, Yankuba Sima not only scored 9 points but also grabbed 3 rebounds, demonstrating his value on the court and helping his team clinch the victory to advance as the finalist. Throughout this season, Sima has maintained an average of 3.3 points per game and 2.0 rebounds per game, showing his consistency and contribution to the team's success.
#2. Caleb Asberry, a 6'3'' guard and 26-year-old Cowboys alumnus from 2023, currently playing professionally in New Zealand, showcased his skills by leading the Southland Sharks to a 99-89 victory over the closely-ranked Nuggets in the New Zealand National Basketball League on Sunday night. Asberry, the MVP of the game, put up an impressive performance, recording 29 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals in 34 minutes of play. Despite being only in his third season in professional basketball, Asberry's stellar performance highlighted his talent and potential as a champion. The Southland Sharks, with a record of 9-2, now hold the second spot in the league standings, thanks in part to Asberry's leadership on the court. This win marked the team's eighth consecutive victory, further solidifying their position as finalists in the league. Asberry's exceptional performance against the Nuggets, with his scoring, rebounding, and playmaking abilities on full display, was instrumental in securing the win for his team. His remarkable contributions in the game truly set him apart as a champion. Individually, Asberry has been having a standout season, boasting impressive statistics with an average of 22.6 points per game, ranking him fourth best in the league, along with 4.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. His consistent high-level play has been a key factor in the Sharks' success and his own journey as a top-tier player in the league.
#3. Khalil Brantley, a 6'1'' point guard at 25 years old who graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2025, currently plays professionally in Slovenia. Despite his efforts, he was unable to lead Krka (26-1) to victory against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana in a recent game. Brantley contributed 7 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists during the match, showcasing his skills on the court. However, Krka, the league leader, suffered a significant 91-74 loss on the road to Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, the league's eleventh-placed team. Brantley's individual performance reflected his strong season statistics of 15.0 points per game, 3.5 rebounds per game, 3.4 assists per game, and 1.9 steals per game, which rank him as the second-best in the league. Despite his impressive stats and contributions, Brantley and his team fell short of securing the victory in this match.
#4. Jeffrey Carroll, a 31-year-old former Cowboys alumni, currently playing professionally in Germany, could not lead Phoenix Hagen to victory in their recent game against the Knights. Despite his outstanding performance, Phoenix Hagen, the league leader, suffered an 86-82 defeat at the hands of the lower-ranked Knights (#6). Carroll, standing at 6'6'' and playing as a forward/guard, showcased his skills by scoring 13 points and grabbing 6 rebounds in just 17 minutes of play. This marked his first season with the team, and he has been maintaining solid statistics throughout, averaging 12.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. Despite his impressive individual performance against Kirchheim, Carroll's efforts were not enough to secure a victory for his team, as they fell short in the end.
#5. Israeli champion Daniel Guetta, a 6'2'' player who graduated from OK State in 2026 and currently plays professionally in Israel, faced a tough challenge as his team, Bnei Hertzeliya (18-8), fell short against Hapoel Holon (15-11) in the Israeli Winner League. Despite his efforts, Guetta could not lead his team to victory in the match. He contributed with 2 points in just 6 minutes of play, which was not one of his standout performances. The fourth-placed Bnei Hertzeliya suffered a 99-84 defeat in Holon, where the lower-ranked Hapoel (#5) emerged victorious in the Places 1-8 group. This loss marked Bnei Hertzeliya's first defeat after a series of three consecutive wins. Throughout the season, Guetta has been averaging 1.8 points per game.
#6. Jawun Evans, a 6'1'' point guard who is 29 years old and an alumnus of the Cowboys from 2017, currently plays professionally in Mexico. Despite his best efforts, he was unable to lead Pioneros de Los Mochis to victory against Frayles de Guasave. In a disappointing performance, Evans only managed to score 2 points in 13 minutes of play as his team suffered a crushing defeat by 28 points, with a final score of 111-83. Despite the challenging outcome, Evans did show some positive contributions in the game against Frayles, recording 2 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist. However, his individual performance was not enough to secure the win for his team. Throughout the season, Evans has been averaging 6.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.
Other former Oklahoma State University players, who play in pro basketball:
Lindy Waters III (6'6''-F-1997, played in 2016-20) plays for San Antonio Spurs in the NBA
Marcus Smart (6'4''-G-1994, played in 2012-14) plays for Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA
Cade Cunningham (6'6''-G-2001, played in 2020-21) plays for Detroit Pistons in the NBA
Markel Brown (6'4''-SG-1992, played in 2010-14) plays for Trieste in Italian Serie A
Leyton Hammonds (6'8''-PF-1994, played in 2013-17) plays for Promitheas in Greek GBL
Davonte Davis (6'3''-G-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Panteras in Venezuelan SPB
Avery Anderson III (6'3''-G-2000, played in 2019-23) plays for Gornik Zamek Ksiaz Walbrzych in Polish OBL
Anthony Hickey (5'11''-PG-1992, played in 2014-15) plays for Udine in Italian Serie A
John-Michael Wright (6'1''-G-2001, played in 2022-24) plays for Dubrava in Croatian Premijer Liga
Le'Bryan Nash (6'6''-SF-1992, played in 2011-15) plays for Pioneros de Los Mochis in Mexican CIBACOPA
Abou Ousmane (6'9''-F-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Delaware Blue Coats in the NBA G League
Bryce Thompson (6'5''-G-2002, played in 2021-25) plays for Oklahoma City Blue in the NBA G League
Marchelus Avery (6'8''-F-2000, played in 2024-25) plays for Sibenka in Croatian Premijer Liga
Brandon Newman (6'4''-G-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Terme Olimia in Slovenian Liga OTP banka
Michael Marsh (6'10''-C-1999, played in 2023-24) plays for Shumen in Bulgarian NBL
Bryce Williams (6'2''-G-1998, played in 2020-22) played for GUG in Dominican Rep. Santiago League few monts ago
Davon Dillard (6'5''-SG-1996, played in 2015-18) played for Saigon Heat in Vietnamese VBA last year
Tavarius Shine (6'6''-G/F-1994, played in 2014-18) played for Al Kahraba in Iraqi Superleague last year
Kalib Boone (6'9''-F-2000, played in 2019-23) plays for Valley Suns in the NBA G League
Cameron McGriff (6'7''-F-1997, played in 2016-20) plays for YKE in Taiwanese PLeague+
Kendall Smith (6'3''-G-1995, played in 2017-18) plays for Jiangsu in Chinese NBL
Chris Olivier (6'8''-F-1992, played in 2015-16) plays for Veertien Mie in Japanese B3 League
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Oklahoma State University basketball alumni.
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