Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Rebels players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. Panamanian Luis Rodriguez, a 6'6'' guard who is 27 years old and graduated from UNLV in 2024, previously played at Ole Miss from 2018 to 2022 before turning pro in Latvia. In a recent Basketball Champions League match, Rodriguez was a standout player for VEF Riga as they secured a convincing 105-88 victory over the closely-ranked Absheron team, who had a 0-1 record. Despite only being in his third season of professional basketball, Rodriguez delivered an impressive performance by scoring 21 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in just 29 minutes of play. VEF Riga, currently placed 12th in the league with a 1-1 record, benefited greatly from Rodriguez's contributions on the court. This is Rodriguez's first year with the team, and his impact was crucial in the team's recent success. His remarkable performance against Absheron not only helped secure the victory but also highlighted his potential as a key player for VEF Riga. With an average of 15.0 points per game and 8.0 rebounds per game this season, Rodriguez has been a significant asset for his team and has emerged as a champion in his own right.
#2. Jayveous McKinnis, a 6'7'' forward and 27-year-old Rebels alumni from 2023, showcased his skills as a professional player in Cyprus for AEK Larnaca. In a recent game last Wednesday, despite his notable performance, he couldn't lead AEK Larnaca to victory as they were defeated 95-87 on the road by the higher-ranked team, Oradea (#7). McKinnis displayed his versatility on the court by recording a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds, along with contributing 3 blocks while making all of his six free throws in a 36-minute game. This game marked his debut for AEK Larnaca this season, and he certainly made an impact with his impressive stats. Although the Qualifying Round in the Basketball Champions League had already concluded, McKinnis' performance against Oradea did not go unnoticed. Despite his remarkable efforts in scoring, rebounding, and assisting, his team fell short of securing a victory. Eurobasket.com recognized McKinnis' exceptional display by awarding him the prestigious Triple-Double Badge, highlighting his outstanding performance on the court.
#3. Experienced point guard Stefan Moody, who stands at 5'11'' and is 32 years old, graduated from Ole Miss in 2016 and received the USBWA All-District IV Team award in the same year. Currently playing professionally in Turkey, Moody showcased his skills in iLab's recent triumph against the 14th-ranked Final Spor (0-1) with a close score of 84-80 in the Turkish TBL, the second division league, on Saturday night. In his debut game for iLab this season, Moody contributed significantly by scoring 6 points, making 6 assists, and playing for 20 minutes. His performance was instrumental in securing the victory for his team. Despite this early success, iLab is currently ranked sixth in the league, with plenty of matches left to play this season. Moody's impactful debut marked his first year with the team, setting a positive tone for his future contributions. His stellar display against Final Spor, where he not only scored 6 points but also grabbed 3 rebounds and delivered 6 assists, solidified his position as the champion of the game and showcased his value to iLab as a key player in their lineup.
Other former The University of Mississippi players, who play in pro basketball:
Ja'Von Benson (6'7''-F, played in 2024-25) plays for L.Borges in Uruguayan Liga de Ascenso
Sean Pedulla (6'1''-G-2002, played in 2024-25) signed for Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA
David Huertas (6'5''-G/F-1987, played in 2005-06) plays for Cangrejeros de Santurce in Puerto Rican BSN
Devontae Shuler (6'2''-G-1998, played in 2017-21) plays for Soles in Dominican Rep. LNB
Breein Tyree (6'2''-G-1998, played in 2016-20) plays for PAOK in Greek GBL
Chris Warren (5'10''-PG-1988, played in 2007-11) played for TED Ankara in Turkish TBL
Justas Furmanavicius (6'7''-F-1994, played in 2016-18) signed for Juventus in Lithuanian LKL
Davon Barnes (6'4''-G-2002, played in 2024-25) signed for M.Raanana in Israeli National League
Nysier Brooks (7'0''-C-1996, played in 2021-22) plays for Cayirova Belediye Kocaeli in Turkish BSL
Tomasz Gielo (6'9''-F-1993, played in 2015-16) plays for King Szczecin in Polish OBL
Robert Allen (6'9''-F-2000, played in 2020-23) signed for Hapoel Haifa in Israeli National League
Jaylen Murray (5'11''-PG-2003, played in 2023-25) signed for Miasto Szkla Krosno in Polish 1Liga
Sebastian Saiz (6'9''-PF-1994, played in 2013-17) signed for Osaka Evessa in Japanese B.Premier League
Josh Mballa (6'7''-F-1999, played in 2022-23) plays for Elan Bearnais Pau-Lacq-Orthez in French Betclic ELITE ProA
Terence Davis (6'4''-G-1997, played in 2015-19) plays for Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rican BSN
Jaemyn Brakefield (6'8''-F-2000, played in 2021-25) signed for Aomori Watts in Japanese B.One League
Marcanvis Hymon (6'8''-F-1995, played in 2014-14) played for Radnicki in Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I
Jarvis Summers (6'3''-G-1993, played in 2011-15) plays for Hangtuah in Indonesian IBL
Mikeal Brown-Jones (6'8''-F-2001, played in 2024-25) played for NTD in Azerbaijani ABL
Kezza Giffa (6'1''-G-2002, played in 2025-26) signed for Levallois Metropolitans BC in French ELITE 2
Jarkel Joiner (6'1''-G-1999, played in 2019-22) plays for Vancouver Bandits in CEBL
Trevor Gaskins (6'3''-PG-1989, played in 2007-11) plays for J.Guzman in Ecuadorian Liga Basquet Pro
Jamarion Sharp (7'5''-C-2001, played in 2023-24) played for Toronto Raptors in the NBA Summer League
Theo Akwuba (6'11''-C/F-2000, played in 2022-23) plays for Angeles de Ciudad de Mexico in Mexican CIBACOPA
Rasheed Brooks (5'11''-PG-1994, played in 2015-17) plays for 4 Bears Roar in the TBL
D'Andre Davis (6'6''-G-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Vancouver Bandits in CEBL
Anthony Perez (6'9''-F-1993, played in 2012-16) signed for Marinos in Venezuelan LSB
Romello White (6'8''-PF-1998, played in 2020-21) signed for Rieti in Italian Serie A2
Malik Dia (6'9''-F-2004, played in 2024-26) played for New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Summer League
Aaron Jones (6'9''-F/C-1993, played in 2011-15) played for Falcons in Mongolian MBL
Matthew Murrell (6'4''-G-2001, played in 2020-25) played for Denver Nuggets in the NBA Summer League
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of The University of Mississippi basketball alumni.
Luis Rodriguez is last week best Rebels alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @vefriga)
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