Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Razorbacks players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. Justin Smith, a 6'7'' forward who graduated from Arkansas in 2021 and was a key player in their championship win at the California Classic NBA Summer League in Sacramento that year, currently plays professionally in Israel. In a recent game, Smith, playing for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem, was unable to help his team secure a victory against Hapoel Tel-Aviv, despite his solid performance. The 27-year-old recorded 12 points and 2 rebounds in 26 minutes of gameplay. Despite his season average of 14.2 points per game, 5.1 rebounds per game, and 1.1 steals per game, Smith's efforts were not enough to lead his team to victory in the matchup against Hapoel Tel-Aviv.
#2. Jalen Graham, a 6'9'' forward and 25-year-old alum of the Razorbacks from 2024, currently playing professionally in Australia, took to the court for the Rockhampton Rockets (2-8) in their recent game. Despite his stellar performance, the 11th-placed Rockhampton Rockets were unable to secure a win as they were defeated 122-111 by the lower-ranked South West Metro Pirates (#13) in the North group. Graham showcased his skills by emerging as the top scorer of the game with an impressive 38 points. Additionally, he contributed 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks during his 34 minutes on the court. Despite his remarkable individual performance, the team was unable to clinch the victory against the South West Metro Pirates. Throughout the season, Graham has maintained high statistics, averaging 22.0 points per game, 8.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.0 blocks, and 1.4 steals per game. His consistent performance and all-around contributions have made him a standout player in the league, even though the Rockhampton Rockets have faced challenges in securing wins.
#3. Makhi Mitchell, a 6'9'' forward/center who graduated from Arkansas in 2024 and now plays professionally in Mexico, showcased his prowess as a champion in leading Astros de Jalisco to a resounding 107-87 victory against the fifth-ranked Angeles. In an impressive display of skill, Mitchell recorded 20 points and 8 rebounds in just 27 minutes of play, highlighting his talent despite being only in his second season in professional basketball. Astros de Jalisco, currently holding the top spot in the league with a record of 38-2, secured their 14th consecutive win with Mitchell's stellar performance. His notable average statistics this season of 12.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game underscore his valuable contributions to the team's success. As a finalist, Mitchell's exceptional performance on the court against Angeles truly exemplified his capabilities and solidified his position as a key player for his team.
#4. In the recent game in the Mexican Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacifico, Jeremiah Davenport, a 6'7'' guard and 26-year-old Razorbacks alum from 2024, faced the aforementioned Makhi Mitchell. Davenport played for Angeles de Ciudad de Mexico (20-20) but unfortunately couldn't help his team in their last game on Friday. Despite his strong performance, Angeles suffered a significant 107-87 defeat on the road against the top-ranked Astros. Davenport was the second-highest scorer in the game, contributing 16 points and grabbing 4 rebounds in 28 minutes of play. Despite his notable performance against the Astros, where he also added 1 assist, his team couldn't secure the win. Throughout this season, Davenport has been averaging 10.0 points per game and 3.3 rebounds per game, showcasing his consistent contribution to the team's efforts on the court.
Other former The University of Arkansas players, who play in pro basketball:
Patrick Beverley (6'1''-PG-1988, played in 2006-08) plays for PAOK in Greek GBL
Jaylen Barford (6'3''-SG-1996, played in 2016-18) plays for Reggio Emilia in Italian Serie A
Charles Thomas (6'8''-F/C-1986, played in 2004-08) played for Regatas in Argentinian La Liga few monts ago
Bobby Portis (6'10''-PF-1995, played in 2013-15) plays for Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA
Daniel Gafford (6'10''-F/C-1998, played in 2017-19) plays for Dallas Mavericks in the NBA
Jaylin Williams (6'10''-F-2002, played in 2020-22) plays for Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA
Jordan Walsh (6'7''-G/F-2004) plays for Boston Celtics in the NBA
Isaiah Joe (6'5''-SG-1999, played in 2018-20) plays for Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA
Moses Moody (6'5''-G-2002, played in 2020-21) plays for Golden State Warriors in the NBA
Jonas Aidoo (6'11''-F-2002, played in 2024-25) plays for Charlotte Hornets in the NBA
Stanley Umude (6'6''-G-1999, played in 2021-22) plays for San Antonio Spurs in the NBA
Nick Smith Jr. (6'3''-G-2004, played in 2023-24) plays for Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA
Adou Thiero (6'8''-F-2004, played in 2024-25) plays for Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA
Anthony Black (6'7''-G-2004) plays for Orlando Magic in the NBA
Davonte Davis (6'3''-G-2001, played in 2020-24) plays for Panteras in Venezuelan SPB
El Ellis (6'3''-G-1999, played in 2023-24) plays for Karditsas in Greek GBL
Daryl Macon (6'3''-G-1995, played in 2016-18) plays for Sassari in Italian Serie A
Jalen Tate (6'6''-G-1998, played in 2020-21) plays for Gipuzkoa in Spanish Primera FEB
JD Notae (6'2''-G-1998, played in 2019-19) plays for Trapani in Italian Serie A
Coty Clarke (6'7''-F-1992, played in 2012-14) plays for Shimane Susanoo Magic in Japanese B1 League
Rashad Madden (6'6''-F/G-1992, played in 2011-15) plays for Lefkadas in Greek Elite League
Gerald Hannahs (6'3''-G-1993, played in 2014-14) plays for Hapoel Eilat in Israeli National League
Delvon Johnson (6'9''-C-1989, played in 2009-11) played for Usti n/Labem in Czech Republic NBL last year
Trey Wade (6'6''-F-1998, played in 2021-22) plays for DEAC in Hungarian A Division
Adrio Bailey (6'6''-F/G-1997, played in 2016-20) plays for M.Kiryat Gat in Israeli National League
Chris Lykes (5'7''-PG-1998, played in 2021-22) played for Val-Dieu Spirou Basket Charleroi in Belgian Pro Basketball League last year
Ricky Council IV (6'5''-G-2001, played in 2022-23) plays for Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA G League
Emeka Obukwelu (6'8''-F-1998, played in 2018-21) plays for Nyon in Swiss SBL
Dustin Thomas (6'8''-F-1995, played in 2015-15) plays for Ylli in Kosovan Superliga
Jimmy Whitt (6'3''-G-1997, played in 2019-20) plays for Gold Coast Rollers in Australian NBL One
Willy Kouassi (6'10''-C-1991, played in 2015-16) plays for Al Khewaildia in Saudi Arabian SBL
Jeantal Cylla (6'7''-F-1996, played in 2019-20) plays for Tangerang in Indonesian IBL
Johnell Davis (6'4''-G-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Orlando Magic in the NBA Summer League
Au'Diese Toney (6'6''-G-1999, played in 2021-22) plays for Edmonton Stingers in CEBL
Joe Johnson (6'7''-G-1981, played in 1999-01) played for Detroit Amps in the Big3 last year
Sonny Weems (6'6''-G/F-1986, played in 2005-08) plays for Jiaozuo in Chinese NBL
Kamani Johnson (6'7''-PF-2000, played in 2021-23) played for Memphis Hustle in the NBA G League last year
Mason Jones (6'4''-G-1998, played in 2018-20) plays for HK JinNiu in Chinese NBL
Chandler Lawson (6'7''-F-2000, played in 2023-24) played for Team 901 in the The Basketball Tournament last year
Michael Qualls (6'6''-G-1994, played in 2012-15) played for Borneo in Indonesian IBL last year
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of The University of Arkansas basketball alumni.
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