Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Tigers players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Experienced champion Patrick Miller, a 6'1'' guard at 34 years old who graduated from Tennessee State in 2014 and received the All-OVC First Team award that year, currently plays professionally in Russia. In a recent game last Monday, Miller, despite his extensive experience and impressive skill set, was unable to lead Lokomotiv (27-13) to victory. The team faced a tough match against Zenit (#3) and was narrowly defeated 82-80 on the road. Miller showcased his talent by emerging as the top scorer for Lokomotiv, contributing 19 points and 6 assists in just 31 minutes of play. His remarkable performance against Zenit included not only scoring but also grabbing 3 rebounds. Despite his outstanding efforts and notable stats this season of 15.0 points per game, 2.9 rebounds per game, 7.2 assists per game (leading the league), and 1.6 steals per game (fourth best in the league), Lokomotiv was unable to secure the win.
#2. Jy'Lan Washington, a 29-year-old former Tigers alumni from 2020 who stands at 6'9'' and currently plays professionally in Mexico, recently faced a tough challenge as his team, Toros Laguna, took on the formidable Halcones de Ciudad Obregon in the Mexican Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacifico. Despite Washington's efforts, Toros Laguna (18-22) fell short against the higher-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (23-17), losing the game 87-83 on the road. During the game, Washington contributed 4 points and 2 rebounds in just 10 minutes of play. Although he put up a commendable performance against the strong opposition, his team was unable to secure the victory. Washington's season averages stand at 7.2 points per game and 2.9 rebounds per game, showcasing his consistent contribution to Toros Laguna throughout the season. Despite the loss, Washington continues to demonstrate his skills and determination as a key player for his team in the Mexican basketball league.
#3. Emmanuel Egbuta, a 29-year-old 6'7'' forward who graduated from Tennessee St. in 2020 and currently plays professionally in the Dominican Republic, made a significant impact in a crucial game for his team, the Titanes. In a thrilling match against the third-ranked Heroes, the Titanes secured a narrow 76-75 victory on Friday night in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto. Egbuta showcased his skills by contributing 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist during the game, playing for 23 minutes in his first appearance for the Titanes this season. His performance was instrumental in securing the team's third consecutive win, propelling them to the seventh position in the league standings. With only one more game left in the Regular Season, every match is critical for the Titanes as they strive to make their mark in the league. Egbuta's impressive display on the court against the Heroes not only helped his team emerge victorious but also highlighted his capabilities as a true champion in the making.
#4. Armani Chaney, a 5'10'' point guard and 29-year-old Tigers alumni from 2019, was a key player who helped lead his team to the final of the Eurobasket Summer League in Chicago that year. Currently playing professionally in Canada, Chaney unfortunately could not propel the Winnipeg Sea Bears (3-3) to victory in their recent game against the Mamba in Saskatoon last Friday. Despite Chaney's solid performance, scoring 14 points and contributing 5 assists in just 19 minutes of play, the Sea Bears (#2) were narrowly defeated by a score of 100-98. Although the loss was disappointing, it's still early in the season, and there is plenty of time for the team to bounce back. In the game against Saskatchewan, Chaney displayed his skills by scoring 14 points, securing 2 rebounds, and distributing 5 assists. His overall season stats are also commendable, averaging 10.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. Chaney's background as a former Eurobasket Summer League player adds to his credibility, as this league is highly regarded as a top summer league for players aspiring to compete in basketball overseas.
Other former Tennessee State University players, who play in pro basketball:
Tahjere McCall (6'4''-G-1994, played in 2014-14) plays for Guangdong Southern Tigers in Chinese CBA
Kassim Nicholson (6'7''-F-1999, played in 2021-23) plays for Rostock Seawolves in German BBL
Ahmir Langlais (6'9''-F-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Las Animas in Chilean LNB
Wesley Harris (6'8''-F-1997, played in 2019-20) plays for Maccabi Urban Ramat Gan in Israeli Winner League
Chaed Wellian (6'9''-F-1992, played in 2012-14) played for Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen in Belgian Pro Basketball League few monts ago
Jalen Dupree (6'9''-F/C-1998, played in 2021-22) plays for Rivne in Ukrainian Superleague
Stokley Chaffee (6'9''-F/C-1996, played in 2017-19) plays for Al Wasl in UAE ULB
Malcolm Rhett (6'9''-PF-1992, played in 2011-14) played for Venados de Mazatlan in Mexican CIBACOPA last year
JR Clay (6'0''-PG-2000, played in 2022-23) plays for Jahorina in Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I
Zool Kueth (6'7''-F-2000, played in 2022-23) played for Promo in Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I last year
Kenny Cooper (6'0''-PG-1998, played in 2021-22) plays for Ploiesti CSM in Romanian Liga Nationala
Justus Jackson (6'1''-G, played in 2024-25) plays for Etha in Cypriot ECOMMBX BL
Kinyon Hodges (6'2''-G, played in 2023-24) plays for Haukar in Icelandic Division I
Adong Makuoi (6'9''-C-1999, played in 2023-23) plays for ACO Basket in Finnish 1st Division A
Christian Brown (6'6''-PF-2000, played in 2021-24) plays for Al Ittihad in Syrian SBL
Delano Spencer (6'4''-G-1994, played in 2016-18) plays for Gence in Azerbaijani ABL
Shakem Johnson (6'7''-F-1998, played in 2019-22) played for Chennai Heat in Indian INBL last year
David Acosta (6'10''-F-1999, played in 2021-24) plays for Valls in Spanish Tercera FEB
Keron DeShields (6'3''-PG-1992, played in 2014-14) played for Al Ahly Tripoli in Libyan D1 last year
Dedric Boyd (6'5''-G-1998, played in 2023-23) plays for Newfoundland Rogues in the TBL
Shakwon Barrett (6'5''-G-1998, played in 2020-21) plays for Newfoundland Rogues in the TBL
Ken'Darrius Hamilton (6'9''-F/C-1996, played in 2016-23) plays for 4 Bears Roar in the TBL
Tajik Bartholomew (6'3''-G, played in 2021-23) played for Immortals in Dominican Rep. LDC last year
Jason Jitoboh (6'11''-C-2001, played in 2023-24) plays for Heroes in Venezuelan SPB
Zion Griffin (6'6''-F-2000, played in 2022-23) plays for Ikaroi Trikala in Greek Elite League
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Tennessee State University basketball alumni.
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