Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Owls players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. Terrell Burden, a 25-year-old point guard standing at 5'10'' who graduated from KSU in 2024 and received the All-A-Sun Second Team award that year, is currently playing professionally in Croatia. Recently, he led his Croatian team Alkar to a remarkable victory over the 16th-ranked Zrinjski HT with a score of 92-87 in the European North Basketball League. In this game, he showcased an exceptional performance and was rightfully awarded the MVP title. Burden's impressive display included scoring 28 points, securing 4 rebounds, and providing 9 assists during his 37 minutes on the court. This achievement is particularly noteworthy considering he is only in his third season of professional basketball. His outstanding contribution led KK Alkar Sinj to victory, making him the champion of the game. Burden's success extends beyond this single game, as he is having a stellar season with impressive statistics. He currently boasts an average of 19.3 points per game, 4.0 rebounds per game, 4.8 assists per game, and 1.3 steals per game. His consistent high-level performance is truly commendable and solidifies his reputation as a top-tier finalist in the league.
#2. Kendrick Ray, a 6'2'' guard and 32-year-old alum of Owls from 2017, currently plays professional basketball in Italy. He recently made a significant impact in Brindisi's win against the 14th-ranked Cremona with a score of 66-59 in the Italian Serie A2 league. In his debut game for Brindisi this season, Ray showcased his skills by contributing 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists in just 19 minutes of play. Despite it being early in the season, his team currently holds the second position in the league standings. Ray's exceptional performance against Cremona was instrumental in helping his team emerge as the champion of the match. His valuable contributions of 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists were crucial in securing the victory. This season marks Ray's first year with the team, and his strong start indicates a promising future as he continues to make a significant impact on the court.
#3. Simeon Cottle, a 6'2'' guard who graduated from KSU in 2026 and was instrumental in helping them win the C-USA Tournament that year, is currently playing professionally in Poland. He is a key player for PGE Spojnia Stargard, and recently made his debut for the team in their victory against Polonia, with a final score of 88-79 in the Polish 1 Liga (second division) on Saturday night. In this game, he showcased his skills by scoring 7 points in just 15 minutes of play. This marked his first appearance for PGE Spojnia Stargard this season. Despite being a newcomer to the team, Simeon has already made a significant impact, contributing to their success on the court. His performance also stood out in the game against Bytom, where he scored an impressive 7 points and provided 2 assists, helping his team secure the championship title. As a result of his contributions, PGE Spojnia Stargard emerged as the champion of the game, showcasing Simeon's abilities as a talented player.
#4. Experienced champion Markeith Cummings, a 6'6'' small forward and 37-year-old Owls alumnus from 2013, currently playing professionally in Mexico, was unable to lead Dorados de Chihuahua (14-10) to victory in their recent game against the formidable Soles last Friday. Despite his commendable performance, Dorados suffered a significant 98-81 defeat on the road at the hands of the top-ranked Soles. Cummings, in his first season with the team, showcased his skills by contributing 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist during the game, demonstrating his value to the team. However, his individual efforts were not enough to secure the win for Dorados against the tough opponent. With only four games remaining in the Regular Season, each upcoming match becomes crucial for Dorados as they aim to secure their playoff spot. Cummings, who is averaging 9.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this season, will look to continue his strong performances and help his team achieve success as they approach the end of the season.
#5. Italian Pietro Agostini, a 6'9'' forward who is 26 years old and graduated from KSU in 2020, currently plays professionally in Italy. In a recent match in the Italian Serie B Nazionale (third division), Agostini made his season debut for Treviglio but was unable to lead his team to victory against R. Calabria. Despite his commendable efforts, including scoring 5 points and securing 7 rebounds in 28 minutes of play, Treviglio suffered a 70-59 loss at home to R. Calabria, who is ranked significantly higher at #7 in the Group A standings. Agostini's performance was notable, but it was not enough to secure a win for his team in this match.
#6. Adili Kuerban, a 6'3'' guard and 28-year-old Owls alumnus from the class of 2020, currently competes professionally in Japan. In a recent match, Kuerban, despite his efforts, was unable to lead Shinagawa City Basketball Club to victory against Pats Five. He contributed 4 points and 1 rebound in 15 minutes of play, but his team fell short with a close score of 76-73. Kuerban did showcase his skills by scoring 4 points and grabbing 1 rebound in a game against Yamaguchi. However, his team was once again unsuccessful in securing a win. Throughout this season, Kuerban has been averaging 3.5 points per game. It's worth noting that he is a naturalized Chinese player.
Other former Kennesaw State University players, who play in pro basketball:
Demond Robinson (6'9''-C-2000, played in 2021-24) signed for Energa Icon Sea Czarni Slupsk in Polish OBL
Andre Weir (6'9''-C-2001, played in 2024-25) signed for Kronos AD in Greek Elite League
Rongie Gordon (6'8''-F-2001, played in 2023-25) plays for Iccan in Ecuadorian LNB
Jamel King (6'7''-F, played in 2023-24) played for NTD in Azerbaijani ABL
Nigel Pruitt (6'7''-F-1994, played in 2012-16) played for SBB Baskets Wolmirstedt in German ProA
Spencer Rodgers (6'4''-G-2000, played in 2020-23) plays for Hitech Bangkok City in Thailand BTL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Kennesaw State University basketball alumni.
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