Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Horned Frogs players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. Damion Baugh, a 6'3'' guard who graduated from TCU in 2024 and now plays professionally in Spain, made a significant impact in Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz's narrow 98-97 victory over the 11th-ranked Burgos in the Spanish Liga Endesa on Sunday night. In his debut game for Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz this season, Baugh showcased his skills by recording 9 points, 7 assists, and 6 steals in just 21 minutes of play. This stellar performance helped his team secure the win and maintain their position as the second-placed team in the league. Despite it being early in the season with many games still to be played, Baugh's impressive contributions on the court against Burgos SP demonstrated his potential as a champion player. His ability to score points, grab rebounds, and create scoring opportunities for his teammates highlighted his value to the team. As a naturalized Congolese player, Baugh's debut performance for Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz was a promising start to his first year with the team, showing that he has the talent and determination to make a significant impact as a finalist in the league.
#2. South Sudanese player Kouat Noi, a 6'7'' forward who is 28 years old and an alum of the Horned Frogs from 2019, currently plays professionally in Australia. Despite his efforts, Noi was unable to lead the New Zealand Breakers (2-2) to victory over the Wildcats (3-1) in the Australian National Basketball League. During the game, he contributed 8 points in 16 minutes of play. The Breakers suffered a 97-93 loss on the road against the second-ranked Wildcats. This marks Noi's first season with the team, where he has been showcasing his skills by averaging 3.3 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. It is noteworthy that he holds both American and South Sudanese citizenship, allowing him to play in South Sudan as a domestic player.
#3. Xavier Cork, a 25-year-old forward standing at 6'10'' who graduated from TCU in 2024 and currently plays professionally in Hungary, made his debut for Kormend in their recent game against Alba. Despite his commendable performance, where he scored 14 points, collected 2 rebounds, and provided 2 assists in 25 minutes of play, Kormend suffered a tough loss to Alba with a final score of 96-77 in Szekesfehervar. This game marked Cork's first appearance for Kormend this season, as he aims to make a significant impact in his first year with the team. Despite the defeat, Cork's contribution as the second-highest scorer showcased his potential as a key player for Kormend in their upcoming matches.
#4. Avery Anderson III, a 6'3'' guard and 26-year-old alum of Horned Frogs from the class of 2024, showcased his skills in a recent game in the Mexican Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional. Playing professionally in Mexico, he helped lead his team, Astros de Jalisco, to a convincing 86-67 victory against the closely-ranked Diablos. In this game, Anderson III contributed significantly with 10 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists in just 18 minutes of play. Astros de Jalisco, currently ranked fifth in the league with a record of 15-7, achieved their fifth consecutive victory, thanks in part to Anderson III's stellar performance. This victory marked an important milestone for Anderson III, as it is his first season with the team. His remarkable display of skill and teamwork against the Diablos played a pivotal role in securing the win, solidifying his reputation as a champion on the court. Throughout the season, Anderson III has maintained impressive averages of 9.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. His consistent contributions and standout performances have undoubtedly been instrumental in Astros de Jalisco's success, positioning them as strong contenders in the league. As a key player for the team, Anderson III continues to demonstrate his talent and determination, making significant strides towards achieving his goals as a professional basketball player.
Other former Texas Christian University players, who play in pro basketball:
Micah Peavy (6'8''-G/F-2001, played in 2021-24) signed for New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA
Desmond Bane (6'6''-G-1998, played in 2016-20) plays for Orlando Magic in the NBA
Kenrich Williams (6'6''-G/F-1994, played in 2014-18) plays for Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA
Emanuel Miller (6'7''-F-2000, played in 2021-24) signed for San Antonio Spurs in the NBA
Jaire Grayer (6'5''-G-1996, played in 2019-20) plays for Zonkeys de Tijuana in Mexican CIBACOPA
Chuck O'Bannon Jr. (6'6''-F-1999, played in 2020-24) signed for Koroivos in Greek Elite League
Chauncey Collins (6'1''-PG-1995, played in 2014-16) played for Lodz in Polish 1Liga
Trazarien White (6'3''-F-2000, played in 2024-25) signed for Orlen Zastal Zielona Gora in Polish OBL
Noah Reynolds (6'3''-G-2002, played in 2024-25) signed for King Szczecin in Polish OBL
Kyan Anderson (5'11''-PG-1992, played in 2011-15) played for Bashkimi in Kosovan Superliga
RJ Nembhard (6'5''-G-1999, played in 2017-18) signed for BCM Gravelines Dunkerque in French Betclic ELITE ProA
JaKobe Coles (6'8''-F-2001, played in 2021-24) plays for Samobor in Croatian Premijer Liga
Garlon Green (6'7''-F-1991, played in 2009-13) plays for Boston Ball Hogs in the Big3
Jameer Nelson Jr. (6'1''-PG-2000, played in 2023-24) played for Phoenix Suns in the NBA Summer League
JD Miller (6'8''-F-1996, played in 2015-19) plays for El Calor in Mexican LNBP
Mike Miles Jr. (6'2''-G-2002, played in 2020-23) plays for Paisas in Colombian LBP
Vladimir Brodziansky (6'11''-C/F-1994, played in 2015-18) signed for New Taipei CTBC DEA in Taiwanese TPBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Texas Christian University basketball alumni.
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