Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Bears players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. Jonah Radebaugh, a 6'3'' shooting guard who graduated from North Colorado in 2020, is currently playing professional basketball in Spain. Recently, Radebaugh's team, Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB, faced FC Barcelona in a tough matchup. Despite his remarkable performance, where he scored 15 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, and distributed 5 assists while making all his free throws, Murcia suffered a heavy 100-76 defeat on the road against the fifth-ranked FC Barcelona. Radebaugh has been showcasing consistent performances this season, averaging 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in the 34 games he has played so far. Known for his defensive skills, Radebaugh was honored with the All-Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Year award during his college years. It's worth mentioning that Radebaugh is a naturalized American player, adding depth and versatility to his professional career. Despite the loss in the recent game, Radebaugh continues to prove himself as a standout player on the court.
#2. South Sudanese player Kur Jongkuch, standing at 6'9'' and aged 27, is a former Owls alumnus from 2023. Prior to that, between 2018 and 2022, he played for N. Colorado and notably helped them reach the CBI Championship Semifinals during his time there. Currently, he is showcasing his skills as a professional player in Germany. Recently, Jongkuch suited up for Telekom Baskets Bonn in a game against Bayern Muenchen in the German easyCredit BBL, where his team unfortunately fell short against the formidable opponent. Despite his best efforts, scoring 5 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and providing 1 assist in 20 minutes of play, Telekom Baskets Bonn suffered a tough loss, with Bayern Muenchen emerging victorious with a score of 77-57. Throughout the season, Jongkuch has been maintaining an average of 5.1 points per game and 4.5 rebounds per game across 42 games. Additionally, it's worth noting that he holds a Canadian passport, adding to the diversity of his background and experiences.
Other former University of Northern Colorado players, who play in pro basketball:
Riley Abercrombie (6'9''-F-1999, played in 2022-24) plays for Peristeri in Greek GBL
Jordan Davis (6'2''-G-1997, played in 2015-19) plays for Indios in Dominican Rep. LNB
Jaron Rillie (6'3''-G, played in 2023-25) plays for Perth Wildcats in Australian NBL
Bodie Hume (6'6''-G-1999, played in 2018-22) plays for Urban Latti Kiryat Ata in Israeli Winner League
Kai Edwards (6'9''-C/F-1997, played in 2019-23) plays for Bakken Bears in Danish BasketLigaen
Daylen Kountz (6'4''-G-2000, played in 2020-23) plays for M.Raanana in Israeli Winner League
Isaiah Hawthorne (6'8''-F-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Cleveland Charge in the NBA G League
Matt Johnson II (6'2''-G-1999, played in 2017-23) plays for Horsens IC in Danish BasketLigaen
Dru Kuxhausen (6'0''-G-1998, played in 2021-22) plays for Vukovi Zeta in Montenegrin Erste Liga
Theodore Hughes (7'0''-C-2001, played in 2020-24) played for Caledonia Gladiators in British SLB few monts ago
Andre Spight (6'3''-G-1995, played in 2016-16) plays for Spartans in Venezuelan SPB
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of University of Northern Colorado basketball alumni.
Jonah Radebaugh is last week best Bears alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @ucammurciacb)
