Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Mountaineers alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Omar Silverio, a 6'3'' guard who graduated from WVU in 2023 and currently plays professionally in Spain, recently showcased his skills in a game for Estudiantes. Despite his notable performance, where he scored an impressive 30 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in just 32 minutes of play, Estudiantes unfortunately fell short to the second-ranked Coruna with a close score of 100-97 at their home court. This game marked Silverio's third season in professional basketball, making his performance even more remarkable. Throughout the season, Silverio has maintained solid statistics, averaging 13.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in the 32 games he has participated in so far. It is worth noting that Silverio, a naturalized Dominican, continues to demonstrate his talent and dedication on the court, despite the challenging outcome of this particular game against Coruna.
#2. Experienced champion Devin Ebanks, a 6'9'' forward who is 36 years old and an alumnus of Mountaineers from 2010, has been playing professionally in Lebanon. In a recent game, despite his impressive performance, Ebanks could not help Beirut Club (10-12) secure a victory. The team suffered a crushing 98-71 defeat to the leading Al Riyadi in a highly anticipated derby match. Ebanks, the finalist, was the standout player for Beirut Club, leading the scoring with 22 points in 38 minutes of play. His efforts, which included 3 rebounds and 1 assist, were commendable, but unfortunately, Beirut Club suffered their fourth consecutive loss. Throughout the season, Ebanks has been having a remarkable individual performance, averaging 19.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game in the four games he has played so far. Despite his outstanding contributions, Ebanks continues to strive for success and aims to lead Beirut Club to future victories.
#3. Gary Browne, a 6'1'' guard who is 33 years old and graduated from WVU in 2015, currently plays professionally in Puerto Rico. In a recent game, despite his impressive performance, Browne was unable to assist the Vaqueros de Bayamon in securing a victory. The first-placed Bayamon team was narrowly defeated 94-93 on the road by the third-ranked Gigantes in Group B. Browne showcased his skills by scoring 17 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, and providing 8 assists during the game, playing a total of 37 minutes. His notable contribution was evident in his performance against Carolina as well, where he once again scored 17 points, collected 6 rebounds, and dished out 8 assists. Despite Browne's outstanding efforts, his team was unable to emerge victorious. Throughout the season, Browne has maintained relatively good statistics, averaging 10.4 points per game, 4.2 rebounds per game, 7.3 assists per game (ranking fourth in the league), and 1.4 steals per game across 24 games. It is important to note that Browne holds American and Puerto Rican citizenship, allowing him to play in Puerto Rico as a domestic player.
#4. Jaysean Paige, a 31-year-old 6'2'' shooting guard and Mountaineers alumnus from 2016, currently plays professionally in Puerto Rico. Recently, Paige, who was honored with the All-Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year award in 2016, unfortunately could not lead Mets de Guaynabo to victory in their latest game. Despite his stellar performance, where he emerged as the top scorer with 24 points and contributed 6 rebounds in 38 minutes, his team succumbed to a 91-103 defeat against the Vaqueros, the top team in Group B. In the matchup against Bayamon, Paige showcased an impressive display on the court, exhibiting his scoring prowess with 24 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, and providing 1 assist. Despite his remarkable efforts, Guaynabo was unable to clinch the win. Throughout the season, Paige has maintained strong individual statistics, averaging 16.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game over 23 appearances. An interesting fact about Paige is that he holds both American and Puerto Rican citizenship, allowing him to compete in Puerto Rico as a domestic player.
#5. Devin Williams, a 6'9'' center who is 32 years old and graduated from WVU in 2016, currently plays professionally in Puerto Rico. He recently received the USBWA All-District II Team award in 2016. In a recent Puerto Rican Baloncesto Superior Nacional game, Williams played alongside his teammate Jaysean Paige, where they both showcased their skills on the court. Despite his outstanding performance, Williams was unable to help his team, Mets de Guaynabo (12-13), secure a victory in their last game against the leading Vaqueros in Group B. In this game, he was the second-best scorer with 21 points and contributed 9 rebounds in just 29 minutes of play. His impressive performance against Bayamon showcased his talent and dedication to the game, even though his team faced a defeat. Throughout the season, Williams has maintained relatively good statistics, averaging 12.1 points per game, 9.2 rebounds per game (ranking fourth best in the league), and 1.4 assists per game in 24 games. His consistency and skills on the court make him a valuable asset to his team as they strive for success in the league.
#6. Dutch Jesse Edwards, a 26-year-old center standing at 6'11'' and an alumnus of Mountaineers from the class of 2024, was honored with the NABC Reese's Division I College All-Star Game award in the same year. Currently, he is playing professionally in Spain. In a recent game, Edwards played a crucial role in Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz's victory over the closely-ranked Joventut with a score of 85-71 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Wednesday. During the game, Edwards showcased his skills by contributing 6 points and securing 4 rebounds in just 15 minutes of play. His performance against Joventut not only helped his team secure the win but also highlighted his value as a key player on the court. His consistent contributions and determination exemplify the qualities of a true champion. So far this year, Edwards has been averaging 4.1 points per game and 3.0 rebounds per game across 17 games, further solidifying his importance to the team as they strive for success in the league.
#7. Miles McBride, a 6'2'' guard who graduated from WVU in 2021 and received the All-Big 12 Second Team award that year, is currently showcasing his skills in the NBA. Recently, he played a crucial role in the New York Knicks' impressive 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. In that game, McBride displayed his talent by scoring 6 points, grabbing 1 rebound, and providing 4 assists in just 20 minutes of play. His remarkable performance on the court greatly contributed to his team's success, ultimately leading them to be crowned the champion. McBride has been maintaining solid statistics this season, averaging 10.3 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 58 games, proving himself to be a valuable asset for his team as they aim to reach the finals.
Other former West Virginia University players, who play in pro basketball:
Pauly Paulicap (6'8''-F-1997, played in 2021-22) plays for BAXI Manresa in Spanish Liga Endesa
Teyvon Myers (6'2''-G-1994, played in 2015-17) plays for Split in Croatian Premijer Liga
Jevon Carter (6'2''-PG-1995, played in 2014-18) plays for Orlando Magic in the NBA
Toby Okani (6'8''-G-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA
Javon Small (6'3''-G-2002, played in 2024-25) plays for Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA
Mukremin Kilicli (6'9''-F/C-1990, played in 2009-10) plays for Mersin Spor in Turkish BSL
Sagaba Konate (6'9''-C-1997, played in 2016-19) plays for Orlen Zastal Zielona Gora in Polish OBL
Tarik Phillip (6'3''-G-1993, played in 2014-17) plays for London Lions in British SLB
RaeQuan Battle (6'5''-G-2001, played in 2023-24) plays for Cremona in Italian Serie A
Erik Stevenson (6'4''-G-1999, played in 2023-23) plays for Glint Manisa Basket in Turkish BSL
Gabe Osabuohien (6'8''-F-1998, played in 2019-22) plays for Manchester Basketball in British SLB
Esa Ahmad (6'8''-F-1996, played in 2015-19) played for Pardubice in Czech Republic NBL few monts ago
Nathan Adrian (6'9''-PF-1995, played in 2013-17) played for Kobe Storks in Japanese B2 League last year
Jermaine Haley Jr. (6'7''-G-1997, played in 2018-21) played for Santos de San Luis Potosi in Mexican LNBP last year
Sean McNeil (6'4''-G-1998, played in 2019-22) plays for Cleveland Charge in the NBA G League
Emmitt Matthews Jr. (6'7''-F-1999, played in 2024-24) played for College Park SkyHawks in the NBA G League last year
Eduardo Andre (6'10''-C-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Prievidza in Slovakian Tipos SBL
Taz Sherman (6'5''-PG-1999, played in 2019-22) plays for Sopron KC in Hungarian A Division
Derek Culver (6'10''-C-1998, played in 2018-21) plays for Jahorina in Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I
Kedrian Johnson (6'3''-1999, played in 2020-23) plays for Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders in British SLB
Kevin Jones (6'8''-F-1989, played in 2008-12) plays for Levanga Hokkaido Sapporo in Japanese B1 League
Logan Routt (6'11''-F-1997, played in 2015-20) plays for Peja in Kosovan Superliga
Malik Curry (6'1''-G-1999, played in 2021-22) plays for Al Rayyan in Qatari QBL
Quinn Slazinski (6'9''-F-2001, played in 2023-24) plays for Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in Australian NBL One
Remi Dibo (6'7''-F-1991, played in 2013-14) plays for Poissy in French NM1
John Flowers (6'7''-PF-1989, played in 2007-11) played for Best Virginia - West Virginia Alumni in the The Basketball Tournament last year
Jonathan Holton (6'9''-F-1991, played in 2013-13) played for New York Phoenix in the TBL last year
Deniz Kilicli (6'9''-C-1990, played in 2009-13) plays for Cayirova in Turkish TBL
JD Collins (6'4''-F-1983, played in 2002-06) played for Kingdom Life Basketball Club in the ECBL last year
Brandon Watkins (6'10''-C-1995, played in 2013-17) plays for 4 Bears Roar in the TBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of West Virginia University basketball alumni.
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