Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Red Storm players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Justin Simon, a 30-year-old shooting guard standing at 6'5'' who graduated from St. John's in 2019 and earned the All-Big East Defensive Player of the Year award that same year, currently plays professionally in Germany. In a recent game, he played a pivotal role in VET-CONCEPT Gladiators Trier's triumph over EnBW Ludwigsburg with a score of 94-80 in the German easyCredit BBL. Simon showcased his skills by recording 9 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and an impressive 6 steals in just 27 minutes of play. VET-CONCEPT Gladiators Trier, with a record of 3-1, currently holds the fourth position in the league standings. This victory marked their third consecutive win, highlighting the team's early success in the season. Despite the positive start, the season is still in its early stages, leaving room for unpredictable outcomes. Simon's stellar performance against Ludwigsburg, where he contributed significantly with 9 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists, was instrumental in securing the win for his team. His exceptional display exemplified his abilities as a true champion on the court. Simon's season averages of 7.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and a league-leading 3.5 steals per game further solidify his impact as a key player for his team in pursuit of success.
#2. Experienced champion D'Angelo Harrison, a 6'4'' guard who is 33 years old and an alumnus of the Red Storm class of 2015, is currently playing professionally in Iran. In a recent game last Thursday, Harrison, who was awarded the All-Big East First Team in 2015, couldn't lead Gorgan (4-6) to victory as they were defeated 99-84 at home by the formidable Al-Ula. Despite his commendable performance, where he scored 17 points, secured 8 rebounds, and provided 3 assists in 31 minutes of play, Harrison's efforts were not enough to secure a win for Gorgan. As the West Asia Super League Final Stage nears its conclusion, with only three games remaining, each match becomes increasingly crucial for all teams, including Gorgan. Harrison's personal performance throughout the season has been outstanding, averaging 20.0 points per game, along with 5.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists. His consistent contributions on the court have showcased his talent and skill as a champion player, even in the face of challenging circumstances.
#3. Dominican Republic native Joel Soriano, a 6'10'' center who graduated from St. John's in 2024 and currently plays professionally in Spain, was unable to lead Monbus Obradoiro CAB Santiago de Compostela to victory in their recent game. Despite his commendable efforts, Obradoiro suffered a 114-107 defeat on the road against the second-ranked Real Madrid. Soriano showcased his skills by scoring 13 points, securing 6 rebounds, and providing 1 assist in 23 minutes of gameplay. Even though Soriano displayed an impressive performance against Real Madrid, contributing significantly to his team's efforts with 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist, Obradoiro ultimately fell short and lost the match. Throughout this season, Soriano has maintained solid statistics, averaging 14.0 points per game and 6.0 rebounds per game.
#4. Nahiem Alleyne, a 6'4'' guard and 25-year-old Red Storm alum from 2024, currently playing professionally in Germany, played a key role in Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt's triumph over the closely-ranked Siauliai (1-1) with a score of 79-71 in the BKT Eurocup on Tuesday night. In just 18 minutes of play, he contributed significantly by scoring 12 points. Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt (1-1) now holds the fourth position in the league standings. Alleyne's performance against Siauliai was notable as he not only scored 12 points but also secured 1 rebound and provided 1 assist, aiding his team in securing the victory. His impactful presence on the court once again highlighted why he is a champion. Throughout this season, Alleyne has been averaging 7.5 points per game and 2.0 rebounds per game, showcasing his consistent contributions to the team.
#5. Tariq Owens, a 6'10'' forward who graduated from Texas Tech in 2019 and previously played for St. John's from 2015 to 2018, showcased his skills in Italy's Serie A2 by leading Avellino to a narrow 73-72 victory over Rimini, the eighth-ranked team. Owens, now 31 years old, was the standout player of the game, earning the title of MVP as he delivered an outstanding performance. He scored 21 points and secured 6 rebounds in just 26 minutes of play, proving to be a key player for his team. Avellino's win placed them at the top of the league standings with a 2-0 record. Owens' strong showing against Rimini highlighted his impact on the court, contributing significantly to his team's success as they emerged as the champion. He has been maintaining solid statistics this season, averaging 13.0 points per game and 3.0 rebounds per game, further solidifying his position as a key player for Avellino.
#6. Jamaican basketball player Stefan Smith, standing at 6'2'' and 27 years old, is a Red Storm alumnus from 2022 currently playing professionally in Germany. In a recent game, Smith, a key player for NINERS Chemnitz (1-3), faced Science City, the #14 ranked team in the league. Despite Smith's strong performance, contributing 12 points and 5 assists in 26 minutes, Chemnitz was defeated 82-76 in Jena. Smith showcased his skills against Jena by scoring 12 points, grabbing 2 rebounds, and providing 5 assists. His individual performance was noteworthy, but unfortunately, his team could not secure a victory. Throughout the season, Smith has maintained impressive statistics, averaging 18.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. It is worth noting that in addition to his Jamaican background, Smith also holds Canadian nationality.
#7. Bosnia and Herzegovina's Amar Alibegovic, a 31-year-old power forward standing at 6'9'' and a graduate of St. John's in 2018, currently plays professionally in Italy. In his debut game for Tortona this season, Alibegovic put up a solid performance against Rigas Zelli. He contributed 8 points and 5 rebounds in just 20 minutes of play, showcasing his skills on the court. Despite his individual efforts, Tortona narrowly lost to Rigas Zelli with a score of 86-84. It is interesting to note that Alibegovic holds dual American and Bosnia and Herzegovina citizenship, allowing him to play in Bosnia as a domestic player.
#8. Puerto Rican Arnaldo Barea, a 6'8'' center and 28-year-old former Red Storm alum from 2021, currently playing professionally in Japan, showcased an exceptional performance leading the Iwate Big Bulls to a resounding victory over the fourth-ranked Watts with a score of 86-61 in the Japanese B.One League on Sunday night. Barea, the MVP of the game, achieved a double-double by scoring 14 points, securing an impressive 19 rebounds, and contributing 4 assists in just 26 minutes of play. In another remarkable display against Aomori W., Barea once again excelled by scoring 14 points, grabbing 19 rebounds, and distributing 4 assists, ultimately guiding his team to success. As a result of his outstanding performance, Barea was awarded the Triple-Double Badge by eurobasket.com, further solidifying his status as a finalist. Barea has maintained strong statistics this season, averaging 12.5 points per game, leading the league with 16.3 rebounds per game, and providing 3.5 assists on average.
#9. Marvin Clark, a 6'7'' small forward who is 31 years old and graduated from St. John's in 2019, recently played in a professional basketball game in Saudi Arabia for Al Ittihad. Unfortunately, despite his noteworthy performance, Al Ittihad (5-4) suffered a defeat at the hands of Al Riyadi in Beirut, with a final score of 87-76. In the game, Clark showcased his skills by scoring 13 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and providing 3 assists, all within 30 minutes of playtime. His individual performance was commendable, particularly against the formidable Al Riyadi team. However, despite his contributions, Al Ittihad was unable to secure the victory. Throughout the season, Clark has maintained solid statistics, averaging 15.0 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game, 2.7 assists per game, and 1.3 steals per game. His consistent performance demonstrates his value as a key player for Al Ittihad, even in the face of challenging opponents like Al Riyadi.
#10. DR Congolese Ron Mvouika, a 6'5'' guard/forward and Red Storm alumnus from 2016, currently playing professionally in Germany, unfortunately could not lead ART Giants Duesseldorf to victory in their recent game. Despite his stellar performance, with an impressive 20 points and 4 steals in 25 minutes, Duesseldorf, currently fifth-placed, suffered a tough 96-80 loss to the top-ranked SSV Lok in the North group. Mvouika showcased his skills by being the top scorer of the game and putting up a strong performance against Bernau, contributing 20 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist. Despite his individual efforts, his team was unable to secure the win. Throughout the season, Mvouika has been excelling, boasting high averages of 16.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.5 steals per game. His consistent performance highlights him as a standout player in the league.
Other former St. John's University players, who play in pro basketball:
Bryce Hopkins (6'7''-F/G-2001, played in 2025-26) signed for Denver Nuggets in the NBA
Julian Champagnie (6'7''-F-2001, played in 2019-22) plays for San Antonio Spurs in the NBA
Daniss Jenkins (6'4''-G-2001, played in 2023-24) plays for Detroit Pistons in the NBA
Zuby Ejiofor (6'9''-F/C-2004, played in 2023-26) signed for Atlanta Hawks in the NBA
Dillon Mitchell (6'8''-F-2003, played in 2025-26) signed for Boston Celtics in the NBA
JaKarr Sampson (6'9''-F-1993, played in 2012-14) played for Zhejiang Guangsha Lions in Chinese CBA
Mustapha Heron (6'5''-G-1997, played in 2018-20) signed for Defensor in Uruguayan LUB
Phil Greene IV (6'2''-G-1992, played in 2011-15) played for Rostock Seawolves in German BBL
Justin Burrell (6'9''-F-1988, played in 2007-11) signed for Niigata Albirex in Japanese B.One League
Justin Brownlee (6'6''-F-1988, played in 2009-11) plays for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings in Filipino PBA
Christopher Ledlum (6'6''-SF-2001, played in 2023-24) signed for Zenit in Russian VTB United League
Marcus LoVett Jr. (6'0''-G-1996, played in 2015-15) signed for Henan in Chinese NBL
Federico Mussini (6'2''-G-1996, played in 2013-17) plays for Avellino in Italian Serie A2
Aaron Wheeler (6'9''-F-1998, played in 2021-22) signed for Hapoel Eilat in Israeli Winner League
DJ Kennedy (6'6''-F-1989, played in 2007-11) played for Hapoel Galil Elyon in Israeli Winner League
Jordan Dingle (6'3''-G-2000, played in 2023-24) played for Bora in Kosovan Superliga
Sean Conway (6'5''-G-2000, played in 2023-24) plays for Perth Redbacks in Australian NBL One
Bashir Ahmed (6'7''-F/G-1993, played in 2016-18) played for Al Fidaa in Syrian SBL
Sir'Dominic Pointer (6'6''-G/F-1992, played in 2011-15) played for Al Ittihad in Syrian SBL
Montez Mathis (6'4''-G-1999, played in 2023-23) signed for IR Reykjavik in Icelandic Subway League
Christian Jones (6'7''-F-1993, played in 2012-16) played for Maccabi Ma'ale Adumim in Israeli Artzit
Shamorie Ponds (6'1''-G-1998, played in 2016-19) played for HK JinNiu in Chinese NBL
Aaron Scott (6'7''-F-2003, played in 2024-25) played for Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Summer League
Kadary Richmond (6'6''-G-2001, played in 2024-25) played for Washington Wizards in the NBA Summer League
Deivon Smith (6'0''-PG-2002, played in 2024-25) played for Golden State Warriors in the NBA Summer League
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of St. John's University basketball alumni.
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