Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Hawks alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Irish Claire Melia, a 26-year-old forward standing at 6'3'' who graduated from St. Joseph's in 2020 and currently plays professionally in Spain, showcased her basketball prowess in a recent Eurocup match. She played a key role in Baxi Ferrol's impressive 85-58 victory over Beroe last Thursday. In just 22 minutes of gameplay, she managed to score 5 points, grab 8 rebounds, and dish out 7 assists, demonstrating her versatility and skill on the court. The game between Baxi Ferrol and Beroe was highly anticipated as both teams were among the top 4 ranked teams. Despite the tough competition, Melia's standout performance helped her team secure a decisive win, making her team the champion of the game. Her all-around contribution was instrumental in the victory and showcased her abilities as a top player in the league. Melia's stellar performance in this game is reflective of her overall performance this season, where she has been averaging 3.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game, with her assist average ranking as the second best in the league. With such impressive stats and impactful performances, Melia is proving to be a standout player and a key asset for Baxi Ferrol as they compete in the league.
#2. Chloe Welch, a 5'9'' guard and Hawks alumna from 2024, played a crucial role in helping her team secure the WBI Championship Quarterfinals victory that year. She currently competes professionally in Denmark and recently showcased her talent in a game against Horsholm in the Danish Dameligaen. In this match, her team Skovbakken triumphed over Horsholm with a score of 77-58. Chloe Welch excelled on the court, scoring 20 points, securing 5 rebounds, providing 6 assists, and making 4 steals in just 30 minutes of play. This remarkable performance is even more impressive considering that Welch is only in her third season of professional basketball. Skovbakken Bears, with a current record of 1-2, holds the fifth position in the league standings. As the season is still in its early stages, there is potential for various outcomes in the upcoming matches. Despite the early stage of the season, Chloe Welch's outstanding display against Horsholm truly stood out, leading her team to victory as the champion of the game. Welch's individual performance has been exceptional this year, boasting impressive averages of 16.0 points per game, 7.5 rebounds per game, 4.5 assists per game (the league's leader in this category), and 2.5 steals per game in the two matches she has played so far.
#3. Spanish player Lula Roig, a 27-year-old guard standing at 5'9'' who graduated from St. Joseph's in 2021 and currently plays professionally in Spain, showcased her talent by leading Lima-Horta to a 68-54 victory over the 12th-ranked Gran Canaria (0-1) in the Spanish Liga Femenina Challenge, the second division of women's basketball in Spain, this past Saturday. Roig's exceptional performance earned her the title of MVP of the game, as she contributed 24 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals in just 31 minutes of play. This game marked her first appearance for Lima-Horta this season, and it was certainly a memorable one. Notably, Roig has been a key player for Lima-Horta for the past four years, demonstrating her consistency and dedication to the team. With her remarkable stats and impactful presence on the court, Roig proved once again why she is a true champion in the world of basketball.
#4. Talya Brugler, a 23-year-old 6'1'' forward and Hawks alumna from 2025, is currently playing professionally in New Zealand. In a recent derby game in the New Zealand Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa league, she led her team, Northern Kahu, to a hard-fought 75-69 victory over Queens. Brugler's exceptional performance earned her the MVP title of the game. Despite it being only her second season in professional basketball, she managed to achieve a double-double by scoring 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in 32 minutes of play. Currently, Northern Kahu holds the fourth position in the league standings, with a record of 1-1. Brugler's influence on the team was evident in another game against Tokomanawa, where she once again excelled with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 1 assist. Her stellar contributions were instrumental in securing the victory, ultimately leading her team to be crowned as the champion. Individually, Brugler is having an impressive season, boasting high statistics with an average of 15.5 points per game, 8.5 rebounds per game, 2.0 assists per game, and 1.5 steals per game across two matches. Her remarkable performances on the court have undoubtedly made her a standout player in the league.
Other former Saint Joseph's University players, who play in pro basketball:
Laura Ziegler (6'2''-F-2002, played in 2022-25) signed for Charnay in French LFB
Natasha Cloud (5'10''-PG-1992, played in 2011-11) plays for Chicago Sky in the WNBA
Mackenzie Smith (5'10''-G-2002, played in 2021-25) signed for Caledonia Gladiators in British WSLB
Amar Mansour (5'9''-G-2004, played in 2025-26) plays for Al Qadisiyah in Saudi Arabian D1
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Saint Joseph's University basketball alumni.
Claire Melia is last week best Hawks alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @UniFerrol)
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