Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Great Danes players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. Joe Cremo, a 6'4'' guard who graduated from Villanova in 2019 and previously played for Albany from 2015 to 2018, is currently showcasing his talent as a professional player in Spain. In a recent game, he played a pivotal role in leading Draemland Gran Canaria to a dominant victory over the 16th-ranked Oviedo, with a final score of 108-69 in the Spanish Primera FEB (second division) on Saturday night. Despite it being his first game of the season for Draemland Gran Canaria, Cremo managed to contribute significantly with 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists in just 18 minutes on the court. This remarkable performance highlights his skill and determination on the court, further solidifying his status as a true champion. As his team currently holds the sixth position in the league standings, it is evident that Cremo's presence and abilities are making a valuable impact early in the season. With his impressive debut for Draemland Gran Canaria, Cremo has already proven why he is a finalist to watch in the league this year.
#2. Italian Gianmarco Arletti, a 24-year-old guard standing at 6'6'' and an alumnus of the Great Danes class of 2024, showcased his skills as a professional player in Italy by playing a significant role in Latina's triumph over the 12th-ranked Faenza with a score of 82-75 in the Italian Serie B Nazionale (third division) on Sunday night. In his first game of the season for Latina, Arletti demonstrated his prowess by scoring 13 points, collecting 6 rebounds, and distributing 4 assists in just 27 minutes on the court. This stellar performance not only highlighted his abilities but also contributed significantly to his team's success, propelling them to victory and solidifying his position as the champion of the game. Currently, his team holds the second spot in Group B, and this marks Arletti's inaugural season with Latina.
Other former University at Albany players, who play in pro basketball:
De'Vondre Perry (6'7''-F-1999, played in 2021-22) plays for Macau Black Bears in Filipino PBA
Angel Gerardo Suero (6'5''-SF-1989, played in 2009-12) plays for Leones in Dominican Rep. LNB
Isaac Abidde (6'9''-F-2003, played in 2025-26) signed for Zwolle in Dutch DBL
David Nichols (6'0''-PG-1996, played in 2015-18) signed for Oradea in Romanian Liga Nationala
Okechukwu Okeke (6'9''-F/C-2002, played in 2025-26) signed for Benfica in Portuguese Liga Betclic
Da'Kquan Davis (6'1''-G-1998, played in 2021-23) plays for Lehigh Valley Flight in the TBL
Kani Topuz (6'7''-PG-2004, played in 2024-25) plays for iLab in Turkish TBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of University at Albany basketball alumni.
Joe Cremo is last week best Great Danes alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @joe.cremo)
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