Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Hornets alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Experienced champion Mikh McKinney, a 6'1'' guard at 34 years old, who graduated from Sacramento State in 2015 and received the All-Big Sky Conference Player of the Year award that year, currently plays professionally in Mexico. In a recent match, he could not lead his team, Dorados de Chihuahua (10-6), to a victory over Mineros (9-7) in the Mexican Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional, the second division league. Despite McKinney's contribution of 9 points, going a perfect 5 for 5 at the free-throw line, in 24 minutes of play, Dorados de Chihuahua suffered a 92-82 defeat on the road against the lower-ranked Mineros (#7). During the game against Mineros, the finalist showcased his skills by scoring 9 points, securing 1 rebound, and providing 1 assist. Although McKinney displayed a solid individual performance, his team ultimately could not secure the win. Throughout the season, McKinney has maintained relatively good stats, averaging 11.2 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. It is worth noting that McKinney is a naturalized Filipino, bringing his talent and experience to the basketball scene in Mexico.
Other former Sacramento State University players, who play in pro basketball:
Ethan Esposito (6'7''-F-1999, played in 2018-21) plays for Brindisi in Italian Serie A2
Jacob Holt (6'10''-F-2003, played in 2023-25) played for Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt in German BBL
Justin Strings (6'7''-F-1996, played in 2014-18) plays for Terrafirma Dyip in Filipino PBA
Izayah Le'afa (6'2''-G-1996, played in 2016-20) plays for Wellington Saints in New Zealand NBL
Akol Mawein (6'9''-F-2000, played in 2022-24) played for Nanjing Monkey Kings in Chinese CBA
Marcus Graves (6'1''-G-1996, played in 2014-17) plays for Phoenix Hagen in German BBL
Joshua Patton (6'8''-C-1997, played in 2015-15) signed for Szombathely in Hungarian A Division
Hunter Marks (6'9''-F-1999) plays for Logan Thunder in Australian NBL One
Yung-Cheng Wu (6'2''-G-1996, played in 2015-18) played for Taipei Fubon Braves in Taiwanese PLeague+
Julian Vaughns (6'3''-PG-2001, played in 2024-25) played for Kosice Wolves in Slovakian Tipos SBL
Cody Demps (6'4''-G-1993, played in 2012-16) signed for Rimini in Italian Serie A2
Nick Hornsby (6'7''-F-1995, played in 2013-17) plays for Edmonton Stingers in CEBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Sacramento State University basketball alumni.
Mikh McKinney is last week best Hornets alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @DoradosDelEstadoDeChih)
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