Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Lions alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Moses Greenwood, a 6'7'' forward who graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2019 and received the All-Southland Conference First Team award that year, currently plays professionally in France. Recently, he played a pivotal role in leading Hyeres-Toulon, the team where he has spent the last four years, to a hard-fought victory over Provence Basket in the French ELITE 2 league. In this game, he showcased his talents by scoring 11 points and pulling down 9 rebounds in just 27 minutes of play. Despite this being his first game of the season for Hyeres-Toulon, Greenwood's impact was significant, helping his team secure a crucial win. Currently, his team sits in sixth place in the league standings, but as the season is still in its early stages, there is ample opportunity for movement and further success. Greenwood's performance against Fos-sur-Mer further highlighted his abilities as a champion, as he once again contributed with 11 points and 9 rebounds, proving to be a key player for his team.
#2. Roger McFarlane, a 6'5'' guard who is 24 years old and an Eagles alumni from 2025, previously played for Southeastern Louisiana between 2021 and 2024 where he received the All-Southland Conference Second Team award. Currently, he is playing professionally in Denmark. In a recent game, he played a key role in Team FOG Naestved's dominant 101-73 victory over the eighth-ranked Horsens IC, contributing 7 points and 3 assists in just 17 minutes of play. Team FOG Naestved, currently with a 3-0 record, is positioned at second place in the league standings. McFarlane's stellar performance against Horsens IC, where he not only scored points but also secured rebounds and facilitated assists, was instrumental in his team's success as they aim to become the champion this season. In the three games he has played so far, McFarlane has been averaging 6.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game, showcasing his versatility and impact on the court as they target the finalist title.
#3. German player Peter Hemschemeier, a 6'5'' guard who is 23 years old and a graduate of SE Louisiana in 2026, currently plays professionally in Germany. Despite his efforts, Hemschemeier, who is a finalist, was unable to lead Rasta Vechta (0-3) to victory against the Skyliners (1-1) in the German easyCredit BBL. In the recent game, Hemschemeier had a challenging performance, scoring just 2 points in 14 minutes of play. The final score saw the bottom-ranked Rasta Vechta falling to the much higher-ranked (#9) Skyliners with a score of 81-93 on the road. This loss marked Rasta Vechta's third consecutive defeat in the Regular Season. Although Hemschemeier contributed 2 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists against Frankfurt, unfortunately, his team was unable to secure the win. Throughout the season, Hemschemeier, a champion, has been averaging 0.7 points per game and 1.7 assists per game in the three games played so far.
#4. German Max Brackmann, a 7'1'' center and 26-year-old Lions alumni from 2025, showcased his basketball prowess by contributing significantly to ART Giants Duesseldorf's recent victory over the 12th-ranked Seawolves Academy with a score of 86-80 in the German BARMER 2. Basketball Bundesliga ProB, the third division league. In his debut game for ART Giants Duesseldorf this season, Brackmann managed to score 7 points and secure 4 rebounds during the 27 minutes he spent on the court. His noteworthy performance not only displayed his individual skills but also demonstrated his ability to positively impact the team's success. Currently, his team holds the third position in the North group standings. In a subsequent game against Rostock Acad, Brackmann once again proved his mettle by contributing 7 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. His all-around performance was pivotal in securing another victory for his team. Brackmann's consistent and impactful displays on the court highlight his capabilities as a champion player, playing a crucial role in leading his team to triumph.
Other former Southeastern Louisiana University players, who play in pro basketball:
Sam Hines Jr. (6'6''-G-2002, played in 2024-25) signed for Anwil Wloclawek in Polish OBL
Devonte Upson (6'9''-C-1993, played in 2013-15) signed for Kolossos in Greek GBL
Ubongabasi Etim (6'9''-F, played in 2025-26) plays for Puente Alto in Chilean LNB
Marlain Veal (5'9''-PG-1996, played in 2015-19) played for Final Spor in Turkish TBL
Eddy Polanco (6'4''-PG-1994, played in 2016-18) played for Alicante in Spanish Primera FEB
Ahmed Essahaty (6'2''-G-2002, played in 2024-26) plays for Manawatu Jets in New Zealand NBL
Isaiah Gaines (6'8''-F-2003, played in 2025-26) signed for Rotterdam in Dutch DBL
Matthew Strange (5'11''-PG-1998, played in 2020-23) played for VfL SparkassenStars Bochum in German ProA
Keon Clergeot (6'1''-G-1996, played in 2020-22) played for Batroun in Lebanese DLBL
Jonathan Komagum (6'9''-F/C-1998, played in 2022-23) plays for City Oilers in Ugandan NBL
Carlos Paez (5'11''-PG-2000, played in 2023-25) signed for Hidrocarburos in Venezuelan LSB
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Southeastern Louisiana University basketball alumni.
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