Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Mustangs players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
Look at great performance of Isiaha Mike (10 points), Tom Wilson (14 points), and Jahmal McMurray (22 points).
#1. Canadian Isiaha Mike, a 6'7'' forward who graduated from SMU in 2020 and received the All-AAC Third Team award that year, is currently playing professionally in Germany. Recently, he played a crucial role in FC Bayern Muenchen Basketball's victory over the closely-ranked ALBA Berlin, with a final score of 91-83 in the German easyCredit BBL. In this intense matchup between two top 4 ranked teams, Mike contributed significantly by scoring 10 points and blocking 2 shots in just 21 minutes of play. This game was a standout event in the league, as FC Bayern Muenchen Basketball, currently leading the standings with a record of 29-5, secured their ninth consecutive victory. Notably, this is Mike's first season with the team, and his performance on the court has been commendable. Against ALBA Berlin, he not only scored 10 points but also grabbed 1 rebound, a crucial contribution that helped his team emerge as the champion in this highly anticipated match. Throughout the season, Mike has maintained solid averages of 9.0 points per game, 3.9 rebounds per game, 1.2 assists per game, and 1.1 steals per game, showcasing his versatility and skill on the court. With his consistent performance and valuable contributions, Mike has proven to be an integral part of FC Bayern Muenchen Basketball's success, ultimately helping them secure important victories on their path to becoming the champion.
#2. Australian Tom Wilson, a 28-year-old guard standing at 6'5'' and an alumnus of the Mustangs in 2017, played a pivotal role in securing the AAC Regular Season Champion title for his team that year. Currently playing professionally in Australia, Wilson showcased his skills by leading the Melbourne Tigers to a resounding 77-63 victory over the fourth-ranked Wildcats (10-4) in the Australian NBL One, the second division league, on Saturday night. In an impressive display, he contributed 14 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals in 33 minutes of play. As of now, the Melbourne Tigers hold the second position in the South group with an 11-4 record. Wilson's stellar performance in the game against Eltham W further solidified his impact, as he scored 14 points, secured 1 rebound, and distributed 6 assists. His exceptional contributions were instrumental in clinching the victory, earning him the well-deserved title of champion of the match. Wilson has been enjoying a standout season individually, boasting impressive statistics with an average of 20.4 points per game, 4.6 rebounds per game, 5.2 assists per game, and 1.5 steals per game. His consistent performance and all-around skills have undoubtedly made him a standout finalist in the league.
#3. Jahmal McMurray, a 6'0'' point guard aged 29, who graduated from SMU in 2019 and received the All-AAC Second Team award that year, currently plays professionally in the TBL. In a recent game, he led the Potawatomi Fire to a remarkable victory over the 4 Bears Roar (23-1) with a score of 137-124. McMurray, known for his impressive skills on the court, scored 22 points in 36 minutes of play. The game was highly anticipated as it featured two top-ranked teams in the Central group. The Potawatomi Fire, with a strong 17-0 record this season, has been dominating the competition in the Semi-Finals. McMurray's exceptional performance against the 4 Bears Roar, where he contributed 22 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists, was instrumental in his team's success and demonstrated his prowess as a champion. Throughout the season, McMurray has maintained solid statistics, averaging 15.0 points per game, along with 2.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists. His consistency and talent on the court have undoubtedly played a significant role in his team's success as they aim to become the ultimate champion in the league.
#4. Canadian Keon Ambrose-Hylton, a 24-year-old forward standing at 6'8'' and an alumnus of the Mustangs from 2025, is a professional basketball player currently competing in Canada. Despite his notable achievements, including being named to the USBasket.com All-CEBL League Honorable Mention team, Ambrose-Hylton was unable to propel the Brampton Honey Badgers (7-4) to victory in their recent game. The Brampton team, ranked #2, suffered a significant 101-84 defeat on the road against the River Lions. In the match, Ambrose-Hylton displayed his skills by scoring 16 points and securing 4 rebounds in just 22 minutes of play. Despite his commendable performance, the team was unable to secure a win. In another game against Niagara, Ambrose-Hylton once again showcased his talent by contributing 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. Unfortunately, despite his contributions, his team was unable to clinch the victory. So far this season, Ambrose-Hylton has been averaging 8.5 points per game, along with 5.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists, demonstrating his consistent and valuable presence on the court.
#5. Canadian champion Emmanuel Bandoumel, a 6'4'' guard at 28 years old, graduated from Nebraska in 2023, but previously played for SMU between 2019 and 2022 before turning pro in Canada. Unfortunately, he was unable to help the Edmonton Stingers (3-6) in their recent game last Saturday. Despite his solid performance, the Edmonton Stingers (#4) suffered a tough 95-78 defeat in Toronto against the Shooting Stars. Bandoumel emerged as the team's second-best scorer, contributing 13 points in 29 minutes of play. Bandoumel showcased his skills in another game against Scarborough, where he put up 13 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, and provided 1 assist. Despite his notable individual efforts, his team fell short of securing the win. Throughout this season, Bandoumel has been maintaining averages of 8.9 points per game, 4.1 rebounds per game, 2.7 assists per game, and 1.2 steals per game.
Other former Southern Methodist University players, who play in pro basketball:
Sterling Brown (6'6''-SF-1995, played in 2013-17) signed for Zalgiris in Lithuanian LKL
Tibet Gorener (6'9''-F-2002, played in 2024-25) plays for Galatasaray Ekmas Istanbul in Turkish BSL
Semi Ojeleye (6'7''-F-1994, played in 2015-15) plays for Crvena zvezda in Serbian KLS
Ben Moore (6'8''-F-1995, played in 2013-17) plays for PAOK in Greek GBL
Shake Milton (6'6''-SG-1996, played in 2015-18) plays for Partizan in Serbian KLS
Zach Nutall (6'3''-G-1999, played in 2021-23) plays for Xinjiang Flying Tigers in Chinese CBA
Samuell Williamson (6'8''-F-2000, played in 2022-24) plays for MLP Academics Heidelberg in German BBL
Michael Weathers (6'3''-G-1997, played in 2021-22) plays for MLP Academics Heidelberg in German BBL
Zhuric Phelps (6'4''-G, played in 2021-24) plays for Zonkeys de Tijuana in Mexican CIBACOPA
Ethan Chargois (6'9''-F-1999, played in 2017-21) plays for Gargzdu in Lithuanian LKL
Kario Oquendo (6'7''-G-2000, played in 2024-25) plays for Radnicki KG in Serbian KLS
Feron Hunt (6'8''-F-1999, played in 2018-21) plays for Jiangsu Dragons Nanjing in Chinese CBA
Yanick Moreira (6'10''-C-1991, played in 2012-15) plays for P.Luanda in Angolan Division I
Kendric Davis (6'0''-PG-1999, played in 2019-22) plays for Osos de Manati in Puerto Rican BSN
Matt Cross (6'7''-F, played in 2024-25) plays for Texas Legends in the NBA G League
Cheikh Fall (7'1''-C-1986, played in 2005-09) plays for Portimonense in Portuguese Proliga
Chuck Harris (6'2''-G-2001, played in 2023-25) plays for Bozic Estriche Knights Kirchheim in German ProA
Marcus Holyfield (6'2''-G-1991, played in 2012-13) plays for Worthersee Piraten in Austrian 2.Bundesliga
William Douglas (6'5''-G/F-1998, played in 2017-21) plays for Shanghai in Chinese NBL
Markus Kennedy (6'9''-C-1991, played in 2012-12) played for Red Rose Thunder in the The Basketball Tournament few monts ago
Jordan Tolbert (6'7''-F-1992, played in 2014-14) plays for New Taipei Kings in Taiwanese TPBL
Franklin Agunanne (6'9''-F, played in 2023-23) played for Austin's Own - Texas Alumni in the The Basketball Tournament last year
Marcus Weathers (6'7''-G/F-1997, played in 2022-23) plays for Paisas in Colombian LBP
Efe Odigie (6'9''-F-1999, played in 2022-23) plays for Kaohsiung Aquas in Taiwanese TPBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Southern Methodist University basketball alumni.
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