Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Panthers players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Nigerian basketball player Emmanuel Izunabor, a 6'8'' forward who is 26 years old and a graduate of NCCU in 2024, previously played for High Point between 2019 and 2023 before turning pro in the TBL. In a recent game, Izunabor led the Great Falls Electric to a dominant victory over the Willamette Valley Jaguars (2-12), with a final score of 142-83 in The Basketball League. The champion had a remarkable performance, achieving a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds, while also contributing 5 blocks and 3 steals in just 25 minutes of play. This exceptional showing is even more impressive considering he is only in his second season of professional basketball. Despite Great Falls Electric having an 11-6 record this season, Izunabor's leadership has propelled the team to their sixth consecutive victory. With only three games remaining in The Basketball League Regular Season, each upcoming game becomes increasingly crucial. Izunabor's remarkable skills on the court were acknowledged with the prestigious Triple-Double Badge from eurobasket.com, highlighting his prowess as a finalist in the league. Throughout the season, Izunabor has consistently delivered outstanding performances, boasting impressive averages of 15.7 points per game, 12.2 rebounds per game (ranking as the third-best in the league), along with 1.6 assists, 1.9 blocks per game (also third-best in the league), and 1.3 steals per game in the 14 games he has played so far. His exceptional year showcases his abilities as a true champion in professional basketball.
#2. Jamal Wright, a 28-year-old guard standing at 5'11'' and a Panthers alumnus from 2020 who currently plays professionally in the TBL, played a key role in his team's dominant 137-83 victory over the Lehigh Valley Flight (3-5) in a highly anticipated derby match in The Basketball League on Sunday night. In this game, Wright showcased his skills by contributing 9 points, securing 7 rebounds, and providing 2 assists in 31 minutes of play. His outstanding performance was instrumental in his team's fourth consecutive win, further solidifying their position in the league. Despite the DMV Soldiers holding a somewhat modest 10-7 record this season, Wright's consistent contributions have been noteworthy. With an average of 11.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 2.2 steals per game in 13 appearances, he has been a valuable asset to his team throughout the season. Wright's impressive display against the Lehigh Valley Flight undoubtedly earned him the title of champion of the game, showcasing his skills and leadership on the court.
Other former High Point University players, who play in pro basketball:
John Brown III (6'8''-F/C-1992, played in 2012-16) plays for Santeros de Aguada in Puerto Rican BSN
D'Maurian Williams (6'3''-G-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Maine Celtics in the NBA G League
Abdoulaye Thiam (6'4''-G-2000, played in 2022-25) plays for Univ.Catolica in Chilean LNB
Bryant Randleman (6'4''-G-2000, played in 2019-23) plays for Sokhumi in Georgian A League
Devante Wallace (6'5''-SG-1992, played in 2011-15) plays for Sportiva Italiana in Chilean LNB2
Denmark Slay II (5'11''-PG-1997, played in 2017-21) played for Frederick Flying Cows in the TBL few monts ago
Akeem Scott (5'11''-SG-1983, played in 2004-06) played for Borneo in Indonesian IBL last year
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of High Point University basketball alumni.
Emmanuel Izunabor is last week best Panthers alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @hpumensbasketball)
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