Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Tigers alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Malik Hunt, a 6'9'' center who graduated from Campbellsville in 2022 and currently plays professionally in Australia, was unable to assist Geelong United (3-11) in their recent game last Sunday. Despite his commendable performance, the 17th-placed Geelong United team suffered a 97-88 defeat on the road against the formidable Rangers, who hold the 5th position in the South group standings. During the game, Hunt showcased his skills by scoring 13 points and contributing 5 assists in just 18 minutes of play. He displayed an impressive performance against Dandenong Rangers as well, scoring 13 points, securing 3 rebounds, and distributing 5 assists. However, despite his strong individual efforts, his team was unable to secure a victory. Throughout the current season, Hunt has maintained an average of 8.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, demonstrating his consistent contribution to the team despite the challenges faced by Geelong United.
#2. Experienced player D'Von Campbell, standing at 6'1'' and 33 years old, is an alumnus of the Tigers from 2015 when he helped them secure the MSC Regular Season Co-Champion title. Currently playing professionally in Belize, Campbell recently contributed to the Belize City Defenders' victory over the fifth-ranked Dream Ballers with a decisive 90-66 win in the Belize Elite Basketball League on Friday night. Despite scoring only 3 points and making 7 assists in 26 minutes of play, Campbell played a crucial role in his team's success. The Belize City Defenders, with a record of 10-2, are currently leading the league standings with their tenth consecutive victory. As the regular season has already concluded, Campbell's performance against the Dream Ballers showcased his skill and leadership on the court. His overall season statistics include averaging 5.9 points per game, 2.3 rebounds per game, 4.7 assists per game (ranking third best in the league), and 1.3 steals per game. It is noteworthy that Campbell holds dual American and Belizean citizenship, allowing him to compete in Belize as a domestic player. His valuable contributions have been instrumental in his team's success, culminating in a well-deserved champion title for the game against the Dream Ballers.
#3. Venezuelan Nestor Colmenares, a 6'7'' center who graduated from Campbellsville in 2010 and currently plays professionally in Venezuela, played a significant role in Marinos' triumph over the league-leading Gaiteros with a score of 76-68 in the Venezuelan Superliga Profesional de Baloncesto on Monday night. Despite being 38 years old, Colmenares showcased his skills by contributing 6 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist in 18 minutes of play. This victory marked Marinos de Anzoategui's sixth consecutive win, positioning them sixth in the league standings. Colmenares' performance on the court against Gaiteros was truly remarkable, demonstrating his abilities as a true champion. His crucial contributions helped his team secure the win, highlighting his value as a player. Throughout this season, Colmenares has maintained an average of 2.3 points per game and 2.7 rebounds per game, consistently showcasing his dedication and talent on the court.
Other former Campbellsville University players, who play in pro basketball:
Richard Mitchell (6'1''-PG-1996, played in 2019-20) plays for LippeBaskets Werne in German Regionalliga
Jonas Boehm (6'9''-C-1987, played in 2008-12) played for Tiergarten ISC 99 Berlin in German 2.Regionalliga few monts ago
Joan Duran (6'8''-SF-1990, played in 2018-19) played for Los Prados in Dominican Rep. TBS last year
Ronald Scott (6'0''-G-1993) played for Frederick Flying Cows in the TBL last year
Roderick Lawrence (6'5''-F-1993, played in 2015-17) plays for Kissimmee Lambs in the TBL
Adam Stanford (6'4''-G/F-1995, played in 2017-18) plays for Halifax Hoopers in the TBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Campbellsville University basketball alumni.
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