Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Longhorns players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Ariel Atkins, a 5'10'' point guard who graduated from the University of Texas in 2018, played a crucial role in helping them win the WNBA Eastern Conference Champion title that year. She currently plays professionally in the WNBA, representing the Los Angeles Sparks. In a recent game against the Connecticut Sun, despite her outstanding performance, Atkins could not prevent the Sparks from narrowly losing 84-81 on the road. In the match, Atkins showcased her skills by scoring 16 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and making 3 blocks, displaying her prowess on the court. Notably, she was flawless from the free-throw line, going 8-for-8 in 32 minutes of play. Although the Sparks were unable to secure the win, it is still early in the season, and there is room for improvement and turnaround. Throughout the current season, Atkins has been a consistent contributor, averaging 9.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.0 steals per game, ranking her as the fourth-best player in the league in terms of steals. Her performance against the Connecticut Sun highlighted her offensive and defensive capabilities, demonstrating her value as a key player for the Sparks.
#2. Sonya Morris, a 29-year-old, 5'10'' guard and Longhorns alumna from 2023, is currently playing professionally in the UPSHOT league. Recently, she showcased her talent by helping the Greensboro Groove secure a significant victory against the Jacksonville Waves with a score of 89-71. Despite only scoring 2 points in the 5 minutes she spent on the court, her contribution was crucial in the game that featured two top 4 ranked teams. The Greensboro Groove, with a somewhat modest record of 4-3 this season, relied on Morris to make a decisive impact. Her 2-point contribution against Jacksonville Waves not only secured the victory for her team but also propelled them to the champion title in the game, highlighting her ability to perform under pressure. Throughout this season, Morris has maintained an average of 0.7 points per game in the three games she has played so far, showcasing her consistency and dedication to her team's success.
Other former The University of Texas players, who play in pro basketball:
Kyra Lambert (5'9''-PG-1996, played in 2020-21) plays for BLMA in French LFB
Yvonne Anderson (5'7''-G-1990, played in 2008-12) plays for Valencia in Spanish LF Endesa
DeYona Gaston (6'2''-F-2000, played in 2020-24) plays for Royal Braine in Belgian Top Division Women
Imani McGee-Stafford (6'7''-C-1994, played in 2012-16) plays for Henan Phoenix in Chinese WCBA
Taylor Jones (6'4''-F, played in 2022-25) played for Gernika in Spanish LF Endesa few monts ago
Brooke McCarty-Williams (5'4''-G-1995, played in 2014-18) plays for Dynamo Moscow in Russian PBL
Shaylee Gonzales (5'10''-G-2000, played in 2023-24) plays for Cadi La Seu in Spanish LF Endesa
Charli Collier (6'5''-C-1999, played in 2018-21) plays for Kayseri in Turkish KBSL
Rori Harmon (5'6''-G, played in 2021-26) plays for Washington Mystics in the WNBA
Kyla Oldacre (6'6''-C, played in 2024-26) plays for Connecticut Sun in the WNBA
Joyner Holmes (6'3''-F-1998, played in 2016-20) plays for Seattle Storm in the WNBA
Lashann Higgs (5'9''-G-1995, played in 2015-20) played for Hapoel K/S in Israeli D2 last year
Gintare Mazionyte (6'1''-C-1991, played in 2010-14) plays for Atletas in Lithuanian Moteru Lyga Div.B
Aaliyah Moore (6'1''-F-2003, played in 2021-25) played for Play Off in Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I last year
Ashlee Hannan (6'4''-F/C-2001, played in 2019-19) played for Bendigo Lady Braves in Australian NBL One last year
Sug Sutton (5'8''-PG-1998, played in 2016-20) plays for Portland Fire in the WNBA
Audrey Warren (5'11''-G/F-1999, played in 2018-22) plays for KACM in Moroccan DEX-D
Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda (6'2''-G, played in 2022-25) plays for Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA
Danni Williams (5'10''-G-1996, played in 2018-19) plays for Panteras in Mexican LNBPF
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of The University of Texas basketball alumni.
Ariel Atkins is last week best Longhorns alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @PotaninKraliceleri)
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