Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Tigers alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Jordan Forbes (6'4''-G-1998, played in 2019-21, plays pro in Australia) contributed to an easy victory against the ninth-ranked North Adelaide Rockets (0-2) crushing them 104-62 in the Australian NBL One (second division) last Saturday. He scored 6 points, grabbed 8 boards, dished 6 assists and stole 4 balls in 31 minutes. Sturt Sabres (1-1) are placed fourth in Central group. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. It's Forbes' first year with the team. This season Forbes averages 10.0ppg, 6.0rpg, 6.0apg and 3.0spg in two games he played so far.
#2. Malik Toppin (6'9''-C-1997, played in 2017-19, plays in Belgium) contributed to a Belfius Mons-Hainaut's victory against the seventh-ranked Yoast United (2-3) 79-65 in the BNXT League on Tuesday night. He scored 6 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Belfius Mons-Hainaut (4-1) is placed second in the BNXT League. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. This season Toppin averages 8.7ppg and 5.1rpg. Toppin is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market.
#3. Ata Atsuren (6'3''-G-2002, played in 2022-23, currently in Turkey), who plays in the Turkish BSL could not help Aliaga Petkimspor Izmir (12-13) to beat Efes (22-3). It was not Atsuren's best game last Tuesday. He recorded only 2 points in 3 minutes on the court. Aliaga Petkimspor Izmir was crushed98-73 on the road by the leading Efes. It was Aliaga Petkimspor Izmir's third consecutive loss in a row. There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. This year Atsuren averages 0.4ppg in five games.
#4. Experienced David Atkinson (6'8''-SF-1991, played in 2013-15, plays pro in Rwanda) was the major contributor in Orion's victory against the league outsider Inspired Generation (0-9) 91-76 in the Rwandan RBL last Wednesday. He recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and getting 10 rebounds. Atkinson also added and 3 steals. Orion (1-5) is placed eighth in the RBL. There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. Atkinson has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages 21.0ppg, 7.6rpg, 1.4apg and 1.4spg.
Other former Salem University players, who play in pro basketball:
Chris Shields (6'8''-F/G-1995, played in 2018-19) played for Halcones de Ciudad Obregon in Mexican CIBACOPA few monts ago
Lawrence Robinson (6'6''-C-1985, played in 2010-11) played for Pensacola Lightning in the PBA last year
Lawrence Felder (6'9''-F/C-1976, played in 1998-02) played for Beltway Bombers in the V League last year
Christopher Miller (6'4''-G-1993, played in 2013-15) plays for Tri-State Admirals in the TBL
Tobias Howard Jr. (6'2''-G, played in 2021-22) played for Team Overtime in the The Basketball Tournament last year
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Salem University basketball alumni.
Jordan Forbes is last week best Tigers alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @sturtsabres)
