RIO GRANDE VALLEY – There are currently at least nine players who previously played for the UTRGV men's basketball team actively playing professional basketball. Here is an update on home some of them are doing, courtesy of
Eurobasket:
Note: This list only includes alumni in leagues that have already started.
Shaquille Hines (2012-16) posted a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in 37 minutes to help Debreceni Egyetem knock off Szedeak 92-90 in the Hungarian A Division on Saturday. In three games, Hines is averaging 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists.
Lauri Toivonen (2011-2014) hit a crucial basket to help BC Nokia edge KTP Basket 95-90 in the Finnish Korisliiga on Friday. In six games, Toivonen is averaging 1.8 points and 2.7 rebounds.
Other former UTRGV players, who play in pro basketball:
Brian Burrell (2006-08) plays for Team Toronto in the Eurobasket S.League
Johnny Crnogorac (2017-19) plays for Inner WB in Australian WARATAH
Isaiah Fontaine (2018-20) signed for Raiders Basket in Finnish 1st Division
Janari Joesaar (2014-15) signed for BAXI Manresa in Spanish Liga Endesa
Perry Petty (2010-11) plays for Gorgan in Iranian Superleague
Luis Valera (2008-10) signed for Guadalajara in Spanish EBA
Terry Winn III (2017-19) played for Odessa in Ukrainian Superleague
Note:
The list above includes only some of the alumni currently playing in pro basketball. For the full list click here.
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