Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Racers players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
Look at great performance of Bryce Jones (14 points), Jonathan Stark (30 points), and Tevin Brown (21 points).
#1. Bryce Jones, a 6'0'' point guard who is 31 years old and graduated from Murray State in 2017, currently plays professionally in Greece. In a recent game, Jones was unable to lead Aris (14-10) to victory as they were narrowly defeated 102-99 on the road by the higher-ranked (#4) AEK. Despite his solid performance, contributing 14 points and 9 assists while making all nine of his free throw attempts in 32 minutes of play, Aris suffered their third consecutive loss. Jones displayed an impressive performance against AEK, showcasing his skills with 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 9 assists. However, his individual efforts were not enough to secure a win for his team. Throughout the season, Jones has been excelling with impressive statistics, averaging 15.2 points per game, 3.0 rebounds, 5.4 assists (ranking fourth best in the league), and 1.3 steals in the 26 games he has played so far. It is worth noting that Jones also participated in the Eurobasket Summer League, an experience that played a role in helping him secure a professional basketball opportunity.
#2. Jonathan Stark, a 31-year-old guard standing at 6'1" and an alum of the Racers from 2018, is currently playing professionally in Romania. In a recent game in the Romanian Liga Nationala Baschet de Masculin, Stark led Dinamo Bucuresti to a thrilling overtime victory over their closely-ranked opponents, Craiova, with a score of 102-94. Stark's outstanding performance earned him the MVP of the game title, where he showcased his skills by scoring an impressive 30 points and providing 6 assists in just 30 minutes of play. This exciting match between two top 4 ranked teams highlighted Stark's abilities on the court and his leadership as a champion. His remarkable contribution not only demonstrated his scoring prowess but also his playmaking abilities, ultimately helping his team clinch the victory. Dinamo Bucuresti, currently holding the second position in the league with a record of 20-8, benefited greatly from Stark's exceptional performance. Throughout the season, Stark has maintained solid statistics, averaging 13.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game over 22 games. His consistent contributions and standout performances reaffirm his status as a key player for his team, driving them towards success as the finalists.
#3. Tevin Brown, a 6'5'' guard who graduated from Murray State in 2022 and was a finalist for the Lou Henson National Player of the Year Award that year, currently plays professionally in Germany. In a recent game, he led Rasta Vechta to a 91-82 victory over the second-ranked ALBA Berlin in the German easyCredit BBL. Brown's impressive performance included scoring 21 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists in 35 minutes of play. This outstanding display of skill was instrumental in securing the win for Rasta Vechta, making him the champion of the game. Despite Rasta Vechta being placed tenth in the league with a record of 16-17, Brown has been having a remarkable individual season, boasting high statistics. In 37 games, he has been averaging 16.1 points per game, along with 4.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.1 steals. His consistent performance and contributions on the court have undoubtedly been a key factor in his team's success, solidifying his status as a standout player in the league.
#4. Anthony Smith, a 29-year-old former Racers alumnus from 2020, who helped his team achieve OVC Regular Season Co-Champion status that year, currently plays professionally in Romania. In his latest game for Sibiu, despite his remarkable performance, he was unable to prevent his team from losing 100-107 to the higher-ranked Pitesti (#6) on their home court. Smith showcased his skills by scoring an impressive 33 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and providing 1 assist in 39 minutes of play against Pitesti. This game highlighted his exceptional abilities on the court, even though his team did not emerge victorious. This season marks Smith's debut with the team in Romania, where he has been having a standout year with impressive individual statistics. He is averaging 18.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game over the course of 25 games, demonstrating his prowess as a skilled player in the league.
#5. Wayne Langston, an experienced 6'7'' forward/center aged 32, graduated from Murray State in 2016 where he helped them become OVC West Division Regular Season Co-Champion. Currently playing professionally in Argentina, Langston recently played for Boca Juniors (20-15) in their latest game against the top team Quimsa in Santiado del Estero. Despite his noteworthy contribution of 10 points and 2 rebounds in just 15 minutes of play, Boca Juniors faced a defeat with a score of 78-91. This season marks Langston's first with the team, where he has been averaging 8.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game over the course of 31 games. His performance against Quimsa showcased his skills and determination, even though his team did not emerge victorious in the end.
#6. Jamari Smith, a 25-year-old 6'8'' center/forward and a Racers alumnus from 2023, currently plays professionally in Hungary. In a recent game, despite his best efforts, he could not lead Atomeromu to victory against Kaposvari. Smith managed to contribute 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists in 18 minutes of play, showcasing his skills on the court. Unfortunately, his team fell short and lost the game 66-73. Throughout the season, Smith has been a consistent performer, averaging 6.7 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in 18 appearances. Despite the setback in this particular game, Smith's dedication and talent make him a key player for his team as they strive for success in the league.
Other former Murray State University players, who play in pro basketball:
Isaiah Canaan (6'0''-SG-1991, played in 2009-13) plays for Crvena zvezda in Serbian KLS
Shaq Buchanan (6'3''-G-1997, played in 2017-19) plays for Anwil Wloclawek in Polish OBL
Ja Morant (6'3''-PG-1999, played in 2017-19) plays for Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA
Cameron Payne (6'2''-G-1994, played in 2013-15) plays for Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA
KJ Williams (6'10''-F-1999, played in 2018-22) plays for Boulazac Basket Dordogne in French Betclic ELITE ProA
Jordan Skipper-Brown (6'7''-C/F-1998, played in 2021-22) plays for Craiova in Romanian Liga Nationala
JaCobi Wood (6'2''-G-2002, played in 2022-25) plays for Tigers Tuebingen in German ProA
AJ Ferguson (6'7''-G-2003, played in 2024-25) plays for Honka in Finnish Korisliiga
Devin Gilmore (6'7''-F/C-1997, played in 2017-21) played for Naestved in Danish BasketLigaen few monts ago
Jonathan Augustin-Fairell (6'7''-F-1993, played in 2013-15) plays for Titanes in Dominican Rep. LNB
Rob Perry (6'4''-G-2000, played in 2022-24) plays for Cordon in Uruguayan LUB
Terence Harcum (6'1''-G-2003, played in 2024-25) plays for Telavi in Georgian Superleague
Kylen Milton (6'4''-G-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Pully in Swiss SBL
Jarvis Williams (6'8''-C/F-1993, played in 2013-15) plays for Al Riyadi in Lebanese DLBL
Brandon Garrett (6'9''-F/C-1990, played in 2010-13) plays for Qadsia in Kuwaiti D1
Jaiveon Eaves (6'2''-G-1998, played in 2018-20) plays for Columbus Wizards in the TBL
Quincy Anderson (6'4''-G-1999, played in 2022-24) plays for AS Vikos Ioanninon in Greek Elite League
Darnell Cowart (6'8''-F-1998, played in 2018-20) plays for Tangerang in Indonesian IBL
Ivan Aska (6'7''-F-1990, played in 2008-12) plays for Tokyo Hachioji Trains in Japanese B3 League
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Murray State University basketball alumni.
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