Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Trailblazers players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. In a recent game, the talented 6'5'' guard, 25-year-old Justin Bieker, who graduated from Utah Tech in 2025, showcased his skills by leading the Dandenong Rangers to a 97-88 victory against the 17th-ranked United team in the Australian NBL One league. Bieker's impressive performance included scoring 14 points and making 4 steals in just 29 minutes of play. Despite it being Bieker's debut season in professional basketball, he displayed a remarkable level of skill and talent on the court, proving himself as a true champion. Additionally, Bieker's impact extended beyond this game, as he also contributed significantly in a previous match against Geelong, where he scored another 14 points, grabbed 2 rebounds, and provided 2 assists, helping his team secure another important win. His consistent and outstanding performances have been instrumental in the success of the Dandenong Rangers, positioning them as strong finalists in the South group with a record of 9-6 in the league. Throughout the current season, Bieker has maintained solid statistics, averaging 5.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.5 steals per game in the 15 games he has played so far. His all-around contributions and leadership qualities on the court exemplify his potential as a rising star in the basketball scene, proving himself as a player to watch out for in the upcoming games.
#2. Surinamese player Dancell Leter, a 6'8'' forward who is 28 years old and graduated in 2023, showcased his exceptional skills during the recent game in which the Vancouver Bears (8-11) faced off against the Salem Capitals. Despite Leter's remarkable performance, scoring 37 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, dishing out 5 assists, and making 4 steals in 44 minutes, the Vancouver Bears ultimately fell short with a score of 110-116 on the road. Even though the Vancouver Bears couldn't secure the win, Leter's outstanding display on the court earned him recognition as a true champion in the game of basketball. His impressive stat line not only highlighted his prowess but also earned him the prestigious Triple-Double Badge from eurobasket.com, solidifying his status as a standout player. As Leter wraps up his third season in professional basketball, he continues to impress with his strong performances. Throughout the season, he has maintained high averages of 18.0 points per game, 7.5 rebounds per game, 2.3 assists per game, and 2.3 steals per game in four games. With one more game left in the USBL Regular Season, Leter remains focused on delivering exceptional performances and aiming for success as a finalist in the league.
Other former Utah Tech University players, who play in pro basketball:
Cameron Gooden (6'0''-G-1998, played in 2020-23) plays for Rayos de Hermosillo in Mexican CIBACOPA
Jack Pagenkopf (6'3''-PG-1997, played in 2018-22) plays for Science City Jena in German BBL
Beon Riley (6'6''-G-2002, played in 2023-25) plays for Pyrinto in Finnish Korisliiga
Frank Staine (6'6''-G-2001, played in 2019-23) plays for Portimonense in Portuguese Proliga
Isaiah Pope (6'5''-G-2001, played in 2020-23) played for Ordu in Azerbaijani ABL few monts ago
Mark Ogden (6'9''-F-1994, played in 2014-16) plays for Rimini in Italian Serie A2
Julien Ducree (6'9''-F/C-1997, played in 2017-19) plays for Cedi Osman in Turkish TBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Utah Tech University basketball alumni.
Justin Bieker is last week best Trailblazers alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @DonsAthletics)
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