Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Buccaneers alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Icelandic player Elvar Fridriksson, a 6'0'' point guard aged 31 who graduated from Barry in 2018 and received the All-SSC Player of the Year award that same year, is currently playing professionally in Lithuania. In a recent game against Nevezis, a team at the bottom of the Lithuanian Betsafe Lietuvos krepsinio lyga with a 0-3 record, Fridriksson played a key role in his team's dominant 89-62 victory on Saturday night. During the game, Fridriksson showcased his skills by scoring 9 points, completing 10 assists, and making 5 steals in just 23 minutes of play. His outstanding performance was crucial in securing the win for his team, who are currently ranked as the champion. Neptunas Klaipeda, Fridriksson's team, is currently in fourth place in the league with a 2-2 record. Even though it is still early in the season, Fridriksson's strong contributions have been notable. He has been averaging 9.8 points, 1.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game in the four games he has played so far. With his impressive skills and leadership on the court, Fridriksson is proving to be a valuable asset for his team as they strive to maintain their position as the champion.
#2. British Kyle Carey, a 29-year-old guard standing at 6'6" and a Buccaneers alumnus from 2018, played a crucial role in helping his team achieve the SSC Regular Season Co-Champion title that year. Currently playing professionally in the United Kingdom, Carey showcased his talent by leading the Newcastle Eagles to a dominant victory against the sixth-ranked Gladiators with a scoreline of 91-67 in a recent British Super League Basketball game. In this game, he put up 11 points and made 3 steals in just 19 minutes of play, demonstrating his impact on the court. Furthermore, Carey's stellar performance extended to another game where he scored 11 points and secured 2 rebounds against Caledonia G., playing a significant part in his team's success. His consistent contributions and standout abilities as a champion player were instrumental in securing victories for the Newcastle Eagles, who currently hold the second position in the league standings. In the current season, Carey has been averaging 5.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game across three matches, further solidifying his reputation as a valuable asset to his team and a skilled finalist in the league.
#3. South Sudanese champion Sunday Dech, a 6'5'' guard who is 32 years old and graduated from Barry in 2018, currently plays professionally in Australia. Despite his best efforts, he was unable to help the Cairns Taipans (2-3) secure a victory against the Breakers (3-2) in the Australian National Basketball League. Unfortunately, Wednesday's game was not one of his standout performances, as he only managed to score 2 points in 13 minutes of play. In the match against the Breakers, Dech contributed 2 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists, but his team suffered a 98-75 defeat on the road against the higher-ranked (#4) opponent. So far this year, Dech has been averaging 2.0 points per game over five games. It is interesting to note that Sunday Dech holds dual American and South Sudanese citizenship, allowing him the opportunity to play in South Sudan as a domestic player.
#4. Norwegian Johannes Dolven, a 30-year-old center/forward standing at 6'9'' and an alum of the Buccaneers from 2020, showcased his skills for Centrum in their recent game. Despite Dolven's commendable performance, Centrum, with a record of 1-1, suffered a crushing 85-61 defeat on the road against the second-ranked Kongsberg. Dolven stood out as the second-highest scorer for Centrum, tallying 14 points in the game. Additionally, he grabbed 7 rebounds during his 31 minutes on the court. This game marked his first appearance for Centrum this season, as he embarks on his sixth year with the team. Despite Dolven's impressive contributions of 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 assist against Kongsberg, his efforts were not enough to lead Centrum to victory.
#5. Lithuanian Justinas Marcinkevicius, a 28-year-old forward standing at 6'8" who graduated from Barry in 2022 and assisted them in reaching the final of the SSC Tournament that year, currently plays professionally in Lithuania. In a recent game, he led Vilkaviskis to a commanding 84-65 victory over the 16th-ranked Kretinga (0-2) in the Lithuanian Nacionaline krepsinio lyga, the second division of Lithuanian basketball. This game took place on a Saturday night, where Marcinkevicius excelled and was rightfully named the MVP. He showcased his skills by scoring 17 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, and playing for 28 minutes, demonstrating his value in his first game of the season for Vilkaviskis. Despite his team being positioned tenth in the league standings, Marcinkevicius made a significant impact in the game against Kretinga, displaying the qualities of a true champion.
Other former Barry University players, who play in pro basketball:
Yunio Barrueta (6'5''-F/G-1993, played in 2013-16) plays for Monbus Obradoiro CAB Santiago de Compostela in Spanish Liga Endesa
Tylan Birts (6'6''-F-1996, played in 2018-20) plays for Telekom Baskets Bonn in German BBL
Luca Yates (6'10''-C/F-2004, played in 2023-24) signed for Cairns Taipans in Australian NBL
Leandro Allende (6'6''-F-1998, played in 2018-20) plays for Santeros de Aguada in Puerto Rican BSN
Lars Espe (6'1''-G-1998, played in 2018-19) signed for Gimle in Norwegian BLNO
Marko Tomic (6'7''-F-1995, played in 2015-19) signed for Borac in Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I
Daniel Mortensen (6'9''-F-1994, played in 2015-19) signed for Haukar in Icelandic Division I
Marcelo Perez (6'5''-G/F-1999, played in 2018-22) plays for Puerto Varas in Chilean LNB
Evan Walshe (6'4''-G-1998, played in 2016-20) signed for Derby Trailblazers in British BCB
James Montgomery (6'8''-F-2001, played in 2021-24) plays for Toros Del Valle in Colombian LBP
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Barry University basketball alumni.
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