Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Bulldogs players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. Rasir Bolton, a 6'3'' guard who graduated from Gonzaga in 2023, played a crucial role in helping his team clinch the WCC Regular Season Co-Champion title that year. Currently playing professionally in Spain, he showcased his talent by leading his Spanish team, Rio Breogan Lugo, to a dominant 105-84 victory over the tenth-ranked Manchester in the Basketball Champions League. In his debut game for Rio Breogan Lugo this season, Bolton impressively scored 17 points in just 20 minutes of play. Despite being a newcomer, Bolton's impact was immediate as he not only contributed points but also provided 2 assists, demonstrating his versatility on the court. His team currently holds the third position in the league standings, with only one more game left in the Basketball Champions League Qualifying Round. The upcoming match will be crucial for Bolton and his team as they aim to continue their winning streak. Bolton's exceptional performance against Manchester highlighted his capabilities as a champion, showcasing his skills and determination to succeed at the professional level. His ability to make an impact in his first game signifies his potential to be a key player for Rio Breogan Lugo throughout the season.
#2. Geno Crandall, a 29-year-old guard standing at 6'3" and an alumnus of Bulldogs from 2019 who helped them clinch the WCC Regular Season Champion title that year, currently plays professionally in Portugal. Unfortunately, in the recent game last Thursday, he was unable to propel Benfica to victory as they were defeated 98-88 at home by the higher-ranked Rasta Vechta (#4). Despite the loss, Crandall displayed an exceptional performance, scoring 18 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, dishing out 7 assists, and making 3 steals in just 30 minutes of play. The Qualifying Round of the Basketball Champions League has already concluded. Throughout the season, Crandall has been delivering impressive individual performances, boasting an average of 16.0 points per game, 5.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. His contributions on the court have been noteworthy, even though his team faced a tough defeat in the recent game against Rasta Vechta.
#3. Experienced German player Mathis Moenninghoff, standing at 6'7'' and aged 34, graduated from Gonzaga in 2012 and was instrumental in helping them reach the final of the WCC Tournament that year. Currently playing professionally in Germany, Moenninghoff recently made his season debut for BG Goettingen. Despite his commendable performance, where he scored 14 points and played for 31 minutes, his team suffered a heavy defeat on the road, with a final score of 113-83 against the lower-ranked MBC. This marks Moenninghoff's ninth year with BG Goettingen. In a notable game against Weissenfels, Moenninghoff showcased his skills by contributing 14 points and securing 3 rebounds. However, despite his strong efforts, BG Goettingen was unable to secure the victory.
Other former Gonzaga University players, who play in pro basketball:
Ryan Nembhard (6'0''-PG-2003, played in 2023-25) signed for Atlanta Hawks in the NBA
Domantas Sabonis (6'10''-PF-1996, played in 2014-16) plays for Sacramento Kings in the NBA
Kelly Olynyk (7'0''-C-1991, played in 2009-11) plays for San Antonio Spurs in the NBA
Chet Holmgren (7'1''-F/C-2002, played in 2021-22) plays for Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA
Rui Hachimura (6'8''-F-1998, played in 2016-19) signed for Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA
Drew Timme (6'10''-C/F-2000, played in 2019-23) played for Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA
Julian Strawther (6'7''-G-2002, played in 2023-24) plays for Denver Nuggets in the NBA
Jalen Suggs (6'5''-G-2001, played in 2020-21) plays for Orlando Magic in the NBA
Andrew Nembhard (6'5''-G-2000, played in 2020-22) plays for Indiana Pacers in the NBA
Zach Collins (6'11''-PF-1997, played in 2016-17) plays for Chicago Bulls in the NBA
Corey Kispert (6'6''-F-1999, played in 2017-21) plays for Atlanta Hawks in the NBA
Brandon Clarke (6'8''-PF-1996, played in 2017-17) played for Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA
Malachi Smith (6'4''-G-1999, played in 2023-23) signed for Toronto Raptors in the NBA
Mario Saint-Supery (6'5''-G-2006, played in 2025-27) signed for Valencia Basket in Spanish Liga Endesa
Killian Tillie (6'10''-F-1998, played in 2016-20) plays for Unicaja Malaga in Spanish Liga Endesa
Johnathan Williams III (6'9''-C-1995, played in 2015-15) played for Suwon KT Sonicboom in South Korean KBL
Elias Harris (6'8''-PF-1989, played in 2009-13) plays for FC Bayern Muenchen Basketball in German BBL
Joel Ayayi (6'4''-SG-2000, played in 2017-17) plays for Paris Basketball in French Betclic ELITE ProA
Ira Brown (6'4''-F-1982, played in 2007-09) played for Kyoto Hannaryz in Japanese B.Premier League
Kyle Wiltjer (6'10''-F/C-1992, played in 2013-13) plays for Umana Reyer Venezia in Italian Serie A
Nigel Williams-Goss (6'3''-G-1994, played in 2015-15) plays for Zalgiris in Lithuanian LKL
Jeremy Jones (6'7''-F-1996, played in 2015-15) played for Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya in Japanese B.One League
Kevin Pangos (6'1''-PG-1993, played in 2011-15) played for Esenler Erokspor Istanbul in Turkish BSL
Khalif Battle (6'5''-G-2000, played in 2024-25) signed for Cibona in Croatian Premijer Liga
Ben Gregg (6'10''-F-2002, played in 2020-25) plays for SIG Strasbourg in French Betclic ELITE ProA
Josh Perkins (6'3''-G-1995, played in 2014-14) plays for Halcones de Ciudad Obregon in Mexican CIBACOPA
Noah Haaland (6'9''-F/C-2002, played in 2024-26) signed for Menorca in Spanish Primera FEB
Martynas Arlauskas (6'8''-F-2000, played in 2019-22) signed for Jonava in Lithuanian LKL
Silas Melson (6'4''-SG-1996, played in 2014-18) played for Oostende in Belgian Pro Basketball League
Adam Miller (6'3''-G-2002, played in 2025-26) signed for Oostende in Belgian Pro Basketball League
Filip Petrusev (6'11''-C-2000, played in 2018-20) plays for Dubai in UAE Adriatic League
Admon Gilder (6'4''-G-1995, played in 2019-20) played for Cordon in Uruguayan LUB
Luka Krajnovic (6'4''-SG-2004, played in 2023-24) signed for Kvarner in Croatian Premijer Liga
Byron Wesley (6'5''-G-1992, played in 2014-15) played for Sagesse in Lebanese DLBL
Ryan Woolridge (6'3''-G-1996, played in 2019-20) signed for Kaposvari in Hungarian A Division
Nolan Hickman (6'2''-PG-2003, played in 2021-25) played for Capital City Go-Go in the NBA G League
Alex Toohey (6'7''-F-2004) played for Golden State Warriors in the NBA Summer League
Austin Daye (6'10''-PF-1988, played in 2007-09) played for New Taipei Kings in Taiwanese TPBL
Jalen Warley (6'7''-G-2003, played in 2024-26) played for Indiana Pacers in the NBA Summer League
Anton Watson (6'8''-F-2000, played in 2019-24) played for Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Summer League
Tyon Grant-Foster (6'7''-G-2000, played in 2025-26) played for San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Summer League
Jeremy Pargo (6'2''-PG-1986, played in 2005-09) plays for Boston Ball Hogs in the Big3
Graham Ike (6'9''-F/C-2002, played in 2023-26) played for Golden State Warriors in the NBA Summer League
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Gonzaga University basketball alumni.
Rasir Bolton is last week best Bulldogs alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @kosarkaski.klub.spartak.subotica)
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