Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Buffaloes alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Experienced champion Andre Roberson, a 6'7'' forward at 34 years old, who graduated from Colorado in 2013 and received the USBWA All-District VIII Player of the Year award that year, currently plays professionally in Russia. In a recent game last Friday, despite his exceptional performance, Roberson could not lead Zenit (28-12) to victory as they were defeated 84-76 at home by the lower-ranked Lokomotiv (#4). Roberson showcased his skills on the court by scoring 16 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, and blocking 4 shots in 31 minutes of play, making him the second-highest scorer in the game. This season marks Roberson's first with the team, and he has been a valuable asset, averaging 9.2 points, 6.8 rebounds (ranking fourth in the league), 1.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. Despite his notable contributions, Zenit fell short against Lokomotiv, highlighting Roberson's individual prowess and dedication to his team's success.
#2. McKinley Wright IV, a 6'0'' point guard and 27-year-old Buffaloes alumnus from 2021, currently excels as a professional basketball player in the United Arab Emirates. Recently, he showcased his exceptional skills by leading his UAE team Dubai to a thrilling 83-81 victory against the closely-ranked Partizan in the AdmiralBet ABA League. In this highly anticipated match between two top 4 ranked teams, Wright IV's performance was outstanding. He contributed 12 points and 5 assists in just 25 minutes of play, playing a crucial role in securing the win for his team. This victory marked BC Dubai's third consecutive win, propelling them to the top spot in the league standings with a record of 21-3. Wright IV's consistent and impactful contribution on the court has been instrumental in his team's success, further solidifying his reputation as a true champion. Throughout the season, he has maintained impressive averages of 8.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game, demonstrating his versatility and skill as a top-tier player in the league.
#3. Shane Gatling, a 6'2'' guard who graduated from Colorado in 2020 and currently plays professionally in New Zealand, was unable to lead the Nelson Giants (3-9) to victory in their recent game. Despite his commendable performance, where he scored 16 points in 24 minutes, the Giants suffered a 95-85 defeat on the road against the second-ranked Sharks. Even though Gatling showcased his skills by contributing 16 points and 2 assists against the Sharks, his team ultimately fell short in securing the win. Throughout the season, Gatling has maintained impressive individual statistics, averaging 20.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. It is worth noting that Gatling previously participated in the Eurobasket Summer League, a prestigious platform for players aspiring to pursue basketball opportunities internationally.
Other former University of Colorado players, who play in pro basketball:
Spencer Dinwiddie (6'6''-PG-1993, played in 2011-14) plays for FC Bayern Muenchen Basketball in German BBL
Andrej Jakimovski (6'8''-F-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Dolomiti Energia Trentino in Italian Serie A
Lucas Siewert (6'10''-F-1997, played in 2016-20) plays for Paulistano/Corpore Sao Paolo in Brazilian NBB
Askia Booker (6'1''-G-1993, played in 2011-15) played for Shenzhen Leopards in Chinese CBA few monts ago
Thomas Akyazili (6'3''-SG-1997, played in 2013-17) signed for Aliaga Petkimspor Izmir in Turkish BSL
Tristan Da Silva (6'9''-F-2001, played in 2020-24) plays for Orlando Magic in the NBA
Cody Williams (6'7''-F-2004, played in 2023-24) plays for Utah Jazz in the NBA
KJ Simpson Jr. (6'1''-G-2002, played in 2021-24) plays for Denver Nuggets in the NBA
Derrick White (6'4''-G-1994, played in 2015-15) plays for Boston Celtics in the NBA
Jabari Walker (6'8''-F-2002, played in 2020-22) plays for Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA
Alec Burks (6'6''-SG-1991, played in 2009-11) played for Miami Heat in the NBA last year
Tyler Bey (6'7''-F-1998, played in 2017-20) plays for Trotamundos in Venezuelan SPB
D'Shawn Schwartz (6'7''-F-1999, played in 2017-21) plays for Rostock Seawolves in German BBL
George King (6'6''-G/F-1994, played in 2013-14) plays for VET-CONCEPT Gladiators Trier in German BBL
Julian Hammond III (6'2''-G-2002, played in 2021-25) played for Vrsac in Serbian KLS last year
Wesley Gordon (6'9''-C/F-1994, played in 2012-12) plays for Tauron GTK Gliwice in Polish OBL
Xavier Johnson (6'7''-PF-1993, played in 2012-17) plays for Hapoel Haifa in Israeli National League
Josh Fortune (6'5''-SG-1994, played in 2014-17) plays for Randers in Danish BasketLigaen
Lazar Nikolic (6'7''-SG-1999, played in 2015-19) plays for Valur in Icelandic Subway League
Ethan Wright (6'3''-G-2000, played in 2023-24) plays for Caledonia Gladiators in British SLB
Trevor Baskin (6'9''-F-2002, played in 2024-25) plays for Nuernberg Falcons BC in German ProA
Marcus Hall (6'1''-G-1985, played in 2003-06) played for Team Heartfire in the The Basketball Tournament last year
Josh Scott (6'11''-C/F-1993, played in 2012-16) plays for Okayama Try Hoop in Japanese B3 League
Xavier Talton (6'2''-G-1994, played in 2012-16) played for Cashville in the P&G League in Miami last year
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of University of Colorado basketball alumni.
Andre Roberson is last week best Buffaloes alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @LDLCASVEL)
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