Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Yellow Jackets players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Moses Wright, a 6'10'' center who graduated from Georgia Tech in 2021 and received the All-ACC Player of the Year award, is currently playing professionally in Italy. In a recent game, despite his outstanding performance, Wright could not carry AX Armani Exchange Milano to victory. Milano suffered a tough 97-79 defeat against the higher-ranked Maccabi Tel-Aviv, with Wright leading his team in scoring with 23 points and contributing 8 rebounds in just 27 minutes of play. Even though Milano faced a challenging loss, it is still early in the season, leaving room for improvement and turnaround. This marks Wright's debut season with the team, and he has been showcasing his talent with an average of 14.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game in the four games he has played so far. It is worth noting that Wright, a naturalized American, continues to make significant contributions on the court as he navigates his first season with the team.
#2. Javian McCollum, a 24-year-old guard standing at 6'2'' and an alumnus of the Yellow Jackets from 2025, demonstrated his prowess as a champion in the Czech Republic Maxa NBL. Playing professionally in the Czech Republic, McCollum led SK Slavia Prague ERA NBK to a decisive victory over the ninth-ranked H.Kralove with a final score of 101-75. Despite it only being his second season in pro basketball, McCollum showcased an impressive performance by scoring 14 points, securing 4 rebounds, and providing 3 assists in just 19 minutes of play. Notably, he displayed flawless accuracy from the free-throw line, going 5-for-5. SK Slavia Prague ERA NBK currently holds the top spot in the league with a perfect 6-0 record, thanks in part to McCollum's contributions. His consistent play has been instrumental in his team's undefeated streak during the Regular Season. McCollum's overall statistics this season stand at 12.5 points per game, 2.5 rebounds per game, and 3.8 assists per game across six games, highlighting his impact as a finalist in the league. His outstanding performance against H.Kralove underscores his skills and determination as a true champion on the court.
#3. Michael Devoe, a 6'5'' guard who graduated from Georgia Tech in 2022 and received the All-ACC Third Team award that year, currently plays professionally in Lithuania. In a recent game for Rytas, he made a significant impact in their 82-73 victory over the closely-ranked Sabah (0-1) in the Basketball Champions League last Tuesday. Despite playing for only 20 minutes, Devoe managed to score 10 points, secure 4 rebounds, and provide 2 assists. This outstanding performance marked his first game of the season for Rytas. The match between Rytas and Sabah was highly anticipated as both teams were among the top 4 ranked teams, with Devoe's team currently leading the league standings. His impressive contributions on the court helped lead Rytas to victory, solidifying their position as the champion of the game.
#4. Jordan Usher, a 6'7'' small forward and 28-year-old Yellow Jackets alum from the class of 2022, currently playing professionally in Turkey, played a crucial role in Esenler Erokspor Istanbul's recent triumph over closely-ranked Petkimspor in the Turkish ING Basketbol Super Ligi. Despite his limited playing time of just 13 minutes, Usher managed to contribute 8 points and 3 rebounds to help secure a 96-87 victory for his team. This win has placed Esenler Erokspor Istanbul ninth in the league standings. It is worth noting that this is Usher's debut season with the team. Usher's performance against Petkimspor was pivotal in leading his team to victory as the champion in that game. His efforts on the court greatly impacted the overall outcome and demonstrated his value to the team. So far this season, Usher has been averaging 6.0 points per game and 1.5 rebounds in the two games he has played, showcasing his skills and contribution to Esenler Erokspor Istanbul's success as they aim to become finalists in the league.
#5. Joshua Heath, a 6'2'' point guard who graduated from Georgia Tech in 2017 and helped lead them to the final of the NIT that year, currently plays professionally in Belgium. In a recent BNXT League game, his team, Val-Dieu Spirou Basket Charleroi, secured an easy victory against Belfius Mons-Hainaut, one of the league's weakest teams, with a dominant score of 98-60. In this game, Heath showcased his skills by scoring 8 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, and dishing out an impressive 13 assists in just 25 minutes of play. Despite Val-Dieu Spirou Basket Charleroi being placed 11th in the league, Joshua Heath's exceptional performance against Mons-Hainaut highlighted his prowess on the court. This is his first season with the team, and his impact was immediately felt in this game. With an average of 6.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and a league-leading 9.5 assists per game over two games so far this season, Heath has proven himself to be a champion player. His contributions were crucial in the team's victory, further solidifying his reputation as a finalist.
#6. Avi Schafer, a 28-year-old former Yellow Jackets alumni from 2019, currently plays professionally in Japan after helping his team secure the Japanese B League championship that year. Recently, he played a crucial role in the Sendai 89ers' victory over the ninth-ranked Chiba with a score of 81-74 in the Japanese B. Premier League. In this match, he demonstrated his exceptional skills by scoring 6 points and grabbing 3 rebounds against Chiba Altiri, contributing significantly to his team's success. Schafer's impressive performance highlights his capabilities as a true champion on the court. Throughout this season, Schafer has maintained an average of 2.3 points per game and 4.2 rebounds per game across six games. Notably, he holds both American and Japanese citizenship, allowing him to compete in Japan as a domestic player.
#7. Senegalese champion Abdoulaye Gueye, a 6'9'' center who is 31 years old and graduated from Georgia Tech in 2019, currently plays professionally in Turkey. In a recent game, despite his impressive performance, Gueye was unable to lead Haremspor (4-1) to victory as they were narrowly defeated 70-67 on the road by the lower-ranked (#6) Gaziantep team. Gueye showcased his skills by achieving a double-double, scoring 14 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and contributing 3 assists and 2 blocks in 35 minutes of play. Even though Gueye put up an outstanding performance, his team fell short in the end. His remarkable performance earned him the Triple-Double Badge from eurobasket.com. Throughout the season, Gueye has maintained solid statistics, averaging 13.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game over five games.
#8. Experienced Charles Mitchell, a 6'8'' forward/center who is 32 years old and an alumnus of the Yellow Jackets class of 2016, currently plays professionally in Mexico. In the recent game, Mitchell wasn't able to lead Gambusinos de Fresnillo (11-17) to a victory. Despite his strong performance, Gambusinos suffered a 71-86 defeat against the much higher-ranked (#4) Astros in Guadalajara. Mitchell showcased his skills on the court by achieving a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds in just 26 minutes of play against the Astros. Although he put on an impressive display, his team ultimately fell short in securing the win. Mitchell's exceptional performance earned him the Triple-Double Badge from eurobasket.com, recognizing his abilities as a champion player. Throughout the season, Mitchell has maintained relatively good statistics, averaging 10.2 points per game and 5.4 rebounds per game across 16 games. His consistent contributions on the court demonstrate his value as a finalist player for Gambusinos de Fresnillo.
Other former Georgia Institute of Technology players, who play in pro basketball:
Ja'Von Franklin (6'7''-F-1998, played in 2023-23) played for Windrose Giants Antwerp in Belgian Pro Basketball League
Kowacie Reeves Jr. (6'7''-F-2003, played in 2023-26) signed for Indiana Pacers in the NBA
Josh Okogie (6'4''-G-1998, played in 2016-18) signed for Utah Jazz in the NBA
Joseph Alvarado (6'0''-PG-1998, played in 2017-21) plays for New York Knicks in the NBA
Khalid Moore (6'7''-F-2000, played in 2018-22) plays for Mykonos in Greek GBL
James Banks III (6'10''-F/C-1998, played in 2018-20) signed for Bosna in Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I
Brandon Alston (6'5''-G-1995, played in 2017-19) plays for Caballeros de Culiacan in Mexican CIBACOPA
Adam Smith (6'1''-PG-1992, played in 2015-16) played for H.HaEmek in Israeli Winner League
Marcus Georges-Hunt (6'5''-F-1994, played in 2012-16) played for Al Riyadi in Lebanese DLBL
Tadric Jackson (6'3''-G-1994, played in 2014-18) played for Atlanta Aliens in the ABA
Evan Jester (6'7''-F-1999, played in 2017-19) played for Atlanta Aliens in the ABA
Miles Kelly (6'6''-G-2003, played in 2021-24) played for San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Summer League
Kyle Sturdivant (6'3''-G-2000, played in 2020-24) plays for Gotham City Bockers in the The Basketball Tournament
Lance Terry (6'3''-G-2003, played in 2022-25) played for Memphis Hustle in the NBA G League
Glen Rice Jr. (6'6''-F-1991, played in 2009-12) plays for Dallas Power in the Big3
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Georgia Institute of Technology basketball alumni.
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