Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Green Wave alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
Look at great performance of Kris Richard (14 points), Zhenlin Zhang (14 points), and Malik Morgan (10 points).
#1. Experienced champion Kris Richard, a 6'5'' point guard at 37 years old who graduated from Tulane in 2011 and currently plays professionally in Romania, played a pivotal role in Oradea's triumph over the closely-ranked Dinamo Bucuresti with a final score of 93-89 in the Romanian Liga Nationala Baschet de Masculin this past Sunday. Richard, a finalist, contributed 14 points during his 33 minutes on the court. The matchup between Oradea and Dinamo Bucuresti was highly anticipated as it involved two top 4 ranked teams in the league. CSM CSU Oradea, with a solid record of 23-5, holds the top position in the standings. This victory marked Oradea's third consecutive win, showcasing their strength as a team. This season marks Richard's fifth year with the team, and his performance against Dinamo Bucuresti exemplified his skills as a champion. Scoring 14 points and providing 1 assist, Richard's exceptional play was instrumental in leading his team to victory. His overall performance this year has been noteworthy, averaging 13.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game across 30 matches. It is interesting to note that Richard holds both American and Romanian citizenship, allowing him to compete in Romania as a domestic player. Additionally, he has participated in the Eurobasket Summer League, a prestigious international summer league, further highlighting his talent and experience in the basketball world.
#2. Chinese basketball champion Zhenlin Zhang, a 6'9'' small forward at 27 years old and a graduate of Green Wave in 2020, showcased his talent last Wednesday by leading the Shanghai Sharks to a thrilling 84-79 victory over the eighth-ranked Heroes in the Chinese Basketball Association. Zhang, who currently plays professionally in China, contributed 14 points in 33 minutes of play. With this win, the Shanghai Sharks (38-4) maintained their position at the top of the league standings, securing their ninth consecutive victory. In his recent game against Shandong H., Zhang displayed his prowess on the court by scoring 14 points, grabbing 1 rebound, and dishing out 2 assists. His exceptional performance undoubtedly played a crucial role in his team's success, solidifying his status as a true champion. Throughout the season, Zhang has maintained impressive statistics, averaging 10.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per game in the 44 games he has played so far.
#3. Malik Morgan, a 6'5'' guard/forward who graduated from Tulane in 2017 and currently plays professionally in Portugal, was instrumental in Sporting Clube de Portugal Lisboa's recent dominant 109-67 victory over seventh-ranked Esgueira in the Portuguese Liga Betclic Masculina. In this game, Morgan showcased his skills by contributing 10 points, 2 rebounds, and 6 assists in just 20 minutes of play. His performance played a crucial role in securing the win for his team, allowing them to advance as the champion of the match. Sporting Clube de Portugal Lisboa, currently placed second in the league with a record of 17-5, has greatly benefited from Morgan's contributions this season. With an average of 11.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game in 23 appearances, Morgan has consistently performed well and proved to be a valuable asset to his team. His impressive display against Esgueira further solidifies his position as a key player and a finalist in the team's pursuit of success in the league.
#4. Quincy Davis, a former Green Wave alum from 2006 standing at 6'8'' and playing as a forward/center, is currently competing professionally in Taiwan. Despite his All-C-USA Third Team award during his college years, Davis, now 43 years old, faced a tough challenge when his team, the New Taipei Kings, fell short against the Broncos. The game against the Broncos was not one of his standout performances, as he managed to contribute only 3 points and 4 rebounds in 17 minutes of play. The New Taipei Kings, who are at the top of the league standings, suffered a significant 108-75 defeat on the road at the hands of the lower-ranked Broncos, ranked fourth in the league. This season marks Davis' debut with the team, and his statistics show an average of 1.0 points per game and 2.3 rebounds per game over three matches. Despite his relatively modest numbers in the recent game, Davis did showcase some skill and effort in the match against the Broncos, recording 3 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. It is worth noting that Davis holds both American and Taiwanese citizenship, allowing him to compete in Taiwan as a domestic player.
#5. Kevin Cross, a 6'7'' forward who is 25 years old and a graduate of Tulane in 2024, currently plays professionally in Canada. In a recent game, he made a significant impact by helping the Winnipeg Sea Bears secure a narrow 77-75 victory over the Stingers. Despite only scoring 2 points in 5 minutes on the court in his first game of the season, Cross's contribution was crucial to the team's success. The Sea Bears now have a 1-0 record for the season, showing promise for what is to come. Cross continued to display his skills in the following game against Edmonton, scoring 2 points and grabbing 1 rebound to help his team clinch another victory. His performance on the court proved to be instrumental in leading his team to success, solidifying his status as a champion.
Other former Tulane University players, who play in pro basketball:
Sion James (6'6''-G-2002, played in 2020-24) plays for Charlotte Hornets in the NBA
Cameron Reynolds (6'7''-SF-1995, played in 2013-18) plays for Maroussi in Greek GBL
Tre Williams (6'6''-F-2000, played in 2022-24) plays for Sutjeska in Montenegrin Erste Liga
Jaylen Forbes (6'5''-G-2000, played in 2020-24) played for Nelson Giants in New Zealand NBL few monts ago
Quentin Scott (6'7''-F-1998, played in 2021-22) played for Virginia Valley Vipers in the TBL last year
R.J. McGee (6'5''-G-2000, played in 2019-23) played for Lake County Legacy in the TBL last year
Renathan Ona Embo (6'4''-G-1998, played in 2014-18) plays for Angeles de Ciudad de Mexico in Mexican CIBACOPA
Melvin Frazier Jr. (6'5''-G/F-1996, played in 2015-18) played for Jiangxi in Chinese NBL last year
Linton Johnson III (6'8''-C/F-1980, played in 1998-02) played for Caiazzo in Italian Serie B Interregionale last year
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Tulane University basketball alumni.
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