Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Cowboys players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. Avery Anderson III, a 6'3'' guard who is 25 years old and a TCU graduate from 2024, transferred to Oklahoma State University, where he played between 2019 and 2023 before turning pro in Mexico. Recently, he showcased his skills in a game for Astros de Jalisco, helping them secure a 77-67 victory over the 11th-ranked Freseras in the Mexican Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional's second division on Sunday night. During the game, Anderson III was instrumental in the win, scoring 8 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and making 5 assists in just 19 minutes of play. This performance highlighted his impact on the court as a key player for his team. Astros de Jalisco currently holds the third position in the league, with a record of 10-4, thanks in part to their recent four-game winning streak, showcasing their strong form. This season marks Anderson III's debut with Astros de Jalisco, and his contributions have been significant, with noteworthy stats of 11.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.5 steals per game in the four games he has played so far. His exceptional play against Freseras exemplified his capabilities as a champion, guiding his team to another victory and solidifying his role as a standout player for Astros de Jalisco.
Other former Oklahoma State University players, who play in pro basketball:
Lindy Waters III (6'6''-F-1997, played in 2016-20) plays for San Antonio Spurs in the NBA
Marcus Smart (6'4''-G-1994, played in 2012-14) signed for Houston Rockets in the NBA
Cade Cunningham (6'6''-G-2001, played in 2020-21) plays for Detroit Pistons in the NBA
Davonte Davis (6'3''-G-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Panteras in Venezuelan SPB
Yankuba Sima (6'11''-C-1996, played in 2017-23) played for Valencia Basket in Spanish Liga Endesa
Lefteris Mantzoukas (6'10''-F-2003, played in 2025-26) signed for Panathinaikos in Greek GBL
Markel Brown (6'4''-SG-1992, played in 2010-14) signed for Napoli in Italian Serie A
Jeffrey Carroll (6'6''-F/G-1994, played in 2013-13) signed for Denain ASC Voltaire in French Elite 2
Daniel Guetta (6'2'', played in 2025-26) played for Bnei Hertzeliya in Israeli Winner League
Cameron McGriff (6'7''-F-1997, played in 2016-20) signed for MoraBanc Andorra in Spanish Liga Endesa
Marchelus Avery (6'8''-F-2000, played in 2024-25) signed for Rouen Metropole Basket in French Elite 2
Anthony Hickey (5'11''-PG-1992, played in 2014-15) signed for WKS Slask Wroclaw in Polish OBL
John-Michael Wright (6'1''-G-2001, played in 2022-24) played for Dubrava in Croatian Premijer Liga
Leyton Hammonds (6'8''-PF-1994, played in 2013-17) signed for Bursaspor Basketbol in Turkish BSL
Jawun Evans (6'1''-PG-1996, played in 2015-17) plays for Pioneros de Los Mochis in Mexican CIBACOPA
Le'Bryan Nash (6'6''-SF-1992, played in 2011-15) plays for Pioneros de Los Mochis in Mexican CIBACOPA
Abou Ousmane (6'9''-F-2001, played in 2024-25) played for Delaware Blue Coats in the NBA G League
Anthony Roy (6'5''-G-2001, played in 2025-26) signed for Borac CA in Serbian KLS
Caleb Asberry (6'3''-G-2000, played in 2022-23) plays for Southland Sharks in New Zealand NBL
Kalib Boone (6'9''-F-2000, played in 2019-23) signed for MKS Dabrowa Gornicza in Polish OBL
Christian Coleman (6'8''-G-2000, played in 2025-26) signed for Hapoel Altshuler Shaham Beer Sheva in Israeli Winner League
Khalil Brantley (6'1''-PG-2001, played in 2024-25) signed for Szolnok in Hungarian A Division
Michael Marsh (6'10''-C-1999, played in 2023-24) played for Shumen in Bulgarian NBL
Brandon Newman (6'4''-G-2001, played in 2024-25) signed for Komarno in Slovakian Tipos SBL
Bryce Thompson (6'5''-G-2002, played in 2021-25) played for Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Summer League
Kendall Smith (6'3''-G-1995, played in 2017-18) signed for Knights in Mongolian MBL
Chris Olivier (6'8''-F-1992, played in 2015-16) played for Veertien Mie in Japanese B.Next League
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Oklahoma State University basketball alumni.
Avery Anderson III is last week best Cowboys alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @TCUMensBasketball)
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