Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Mustangs players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Australian Keely Froling, a 6'2'' forward who is 30 years old and graduated from SMU in 2016, showcased her skills as a professional player in Australia by playing a pivotal role in Northern Force's recent victory over the 14th-ranked Chargers. In the Australian NBL One North, a second division league, Froling's impressive performance helped her team secure a 74-64 win on Saturday night. She displayed her versatility on the court by achieving a double-double with 17 points and 15 rebounds, while also contributing 4 assists and 2 blocks in 40 minutes of play. Northern Force, currently ranked 11th in the South group, has been on a winning streak with this victory marking their sixth consecutive triumph. Froling's exceptional showing in the game against the Chargers earned her recognition from eurobasket.com, receiving the prestigious Triple-Double Badge and solidifying her status as a champion. Throughout the season, Froling has maintained remarkable individual stats, leading the league with an average of 26.5 points per game. Additionally, she has demonstrated her all-around skills by averaging 11.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game. Froling's consistent performance on the court highlights her as a standout player and a formidable finalist in the league.
#2. Australian champion Alicia Froling, a 30-year-old forward standing at 6'3'' and an alumna of the Mustangs in 2019, is currently playing professionally in Australia. In a recent match, she led the Knox Raiders to a remarkable 91-84 victory over the seventh-ranked Ballarat Miners in the Australian NBL One North league, the second division of Australian basketball. Froling's exceptional performance earned her the MVP title of the game, as she contributed 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist in 33 minutes of play. The Knox Raiders, currently holding the third position in the South group with a record of 10-4, secured their fifth consecutive win with Froling's stellar display on the court. Her remarkable season statistics further solidify her status as a standout player, averaging 15.7 points per game (leading the league), 11.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game. Froling's pivotal contributions were crucial in guiding her team to victory, ultimately earning them the title of the champion in the match against Ballarat Miners.
Other former Southern Methodist University players, who play in pro basketball:
Savannah Wilkinson (6'0''-F-1998, played in 2023-24) plays for H.Jerusalem in Israeli D1
Sydne Wiggins (5'11''-G-1999, played in 2021-22) plays for Flamurtari in Albanian Superliga
Reagan Bradley (5'8''-G-2001, played in 2019-24) played for Santa Maria in Ecuadorian D3 few monts ago
Paige Bayliss (6'5''-C, played in 2018-23) plays for Southern Districts Spartans in Australian NBL One
Stephanie Collins (6'5''-F-1995, played in 2014-18) played for Brisbane Capitals in Australian NBL One last year
Chantae Embry (6'1''-F, played in 2022-25) plays for Yalova Vip in Turkish TKBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Southern Methodist University basketball alumni.
Keely Froling is last week best Mustangs alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @SydUniFlames)
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