Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Scarlet Knights alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Puerto Rican Arella Guirantes, a 5'11'' shooting guard who graduated from Rutgers in 2021 and earned the prestigious All-Big Ten First Team award, currently showcases her skills playing professionally in Turkey. In a recent match, Guirantes, though delivering a stellar performance, couldn't lift Istanbul GSK to victory as they were narrowly defeated 84-83 by the higher-ranked Galatasaray, currently sitting at #4 in the standings. Despite her valiant efforts, Guirantes' team fell short in the derby game. During the intense matchup, Guirantes displayed her scoring prowess by contributing 20 points, in addition to showcasing her playmaking abilities with 9 assists, all within 44 minutes of play. This season marks Guirantes' debut with Istanbul GSK, and despite the setback in the recent game, there is optimism for the team's future performances as it's still early in the season. Guirantes continues to impress individually, boasting remarkable statistics with an average of 22.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game across the two games she has played thus far. Notably, she exemplifies her versatility and impact on the court with her well-rounded skill set. It's worth noting that Guirantes is a naturalized American, adding to her diverse background and contributing to her success as a standout player in the professional basketball realm.
#2. Destiny Adams, a 6'3'' guard/forward who is 23 years old and an alumna of Scarlet Knights from 2025, is currently playing professionally in Hungary. In a recent game, despite her strong performance, she could not lead Csata TKK (2-1) to victory. The team suffered a 61-71 defeat at home against the higher-ranked (#3) ETO Basket. Adams showcased her skills by achieving a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, along with contributing 4 steals in 36 minutes of play. This game highlighted her versatility and impact on both ends of the court. Notably, it was her first season with the team, and she made a significant impression with her performance against ETO Basket. Despite Csata TKK's loss, Destiny Adams proved her prowess by earning the Triple-Double Badge from eurobasket.com for her impressive display. Her consistent contributions on the court solidify her reputation as a champion player. Throughout the season, Adams has maintained solid statistics, averaging 11.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 3.0 steals per game in the two games she has played so far. Her all-around skills and dedication make her a standout finalist in every game she competes in.
#3. Stasha Carey, a 6'2'' forward who graduated from Rutgers in 2019 and received the All-Big Ten Second Team award that year, currently plays professionally in Israel. In a recent game, despite her commendable efforts, Carey was unable to lead E.Holon to victory as they were narrowly defeated 72-71 by the higher-ranked team, H.Rishon LZ, on the road. She contributed significantly to her team's performance, finishing as the second-highest scorer with 17 points in 36 minutes of play. This season marks Carey's debut with the team, and she has been showcasing her skills on the court. In the game against H.Rishon LZ, Carey demonstrated her talent by scoring 17 points, securing 3 rebounds, and providing 2 assists. Despite her impressive individual performance, E.Holon was unable to secure the win. Throughout the season, Carey has maintained high statistics, averaging 17.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 2.5 steals per game across two matchups. As a key player for her team, Carey continues to show her prowess on the court as she strives to lead E.Holon to success in the league.
#4. Sierra Calhoun, a 6'0'' guard and 30-year-old Scarlet Knights alumna from 2019, currently plays professionally in Israel. Despite her best efforts, Calhoun, a finalist, could not lead H.Petah Tikva to victory against M.Ashdod in the Israeli Division A Women's league. In the game, she contributed 6 points and 3 assists during her 28 minutes on the court. The final score saw H.Petah Tikva suffering a 76-54 defeat on M.Ashdod's home court, who are ranked #4 in the league. This is Calhoun's first season with the team. In the match against M.Ashdod, the champion put up an impressive performance, scoring 6 points, grabbing 2 rebounds, and providing 3 assists. Despite her strong showing, her team ultimately fell short. Throughout this season, Calhoun has been averaging 5.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game across two matches.
Other former Rutgers University players, who play in pro basketball:
Kahleah Copper (6'1''-G/F-1994, played in 2012-16) plays for Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA
Erica Wheeler (5'7''-PG-1991, played in 2009-13) plays for Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (6'0''-G-1993, played in 2011-15) plays for Washington Mystics in the WNBA
Tyia Singleton (6'2''-F-1999, played in 2018-22) signed for Panserraikos in Greek A1
Oshlynn Brown (6'1''-F, played in 2021-22) plays for Chunghua Telecom in Taiwanese WSBL
Jojo Lacey (6'1''-F-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Rhythm in the AUPro
Chyna Cornwell (6'2''-C -2001, played in 2020-25) signed for Al Sharjah in UAE D1
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Rutgers University basketball alumni.
Arella Guirantes is last week best Scarlet Knights alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @CBAvenida)
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