Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Flyers players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Enoch Cheeks, a 6'3'' guard who graduated from Dayton in 2025 and received the All-Atlantic 10 Third Team award that year, is currently playing professionally in Belgium. Recently, he led his Belgian team, Windrose Giants Antwerp, to a triumphant victory against the 13th-ranked House of Talents with a score of 113-106 in the BNXT League last Saturday. In an impressive display, Cheeks recorded a double-double by contributing 18 points and securing 12 rebounds. Additionally, he showcased his skills with 4 assists, 3 blocks, and 4 steals in 42 minutes of play, illustrating remarkable talent in only his second season in professional basketball. Windrose Giants Antwerp, now boasting a 2-0 record, holds the second position in the league standings. Despite the early stage of the season, Cheeks has already proven himself as a standout player. His outstanding performance against Kortrijk, where he scored 18 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and provided 4 assists, led his team to another victory. This exceptional showing on the court earned him the prestigious Triple-Double Badge from eurobasket.com, solidifying his status as a true champion. Cheeks has been having an exceptional year individually, boasting impressive statistics of 15.5 points per game, 6.0 rebounds per game, 2.5 assists per game, 1.5 blocks per game, and 3.5 steals per game (the second-best in the league) over the two games he has played so far. It is worth noting that Cheeks is a naturalized American, adding to his remarkable journey as a professional basketball player.
#2. Experienced champion Devin Oliver, a 6'8'' power forward who is 34 years old and an alum of the Flyers from 2014, is currently playing professionally in Japan. In a recent game, he played a crucial role in Niigata Albirex's victory over the fifth-ranked Nara (1-5) with a score of 87-83 in the Japanese B.One League last Wednesday. Oliver showcased his skills by achieving a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, along with contributing 7 assists and 3 steals in 34 minutes of play. Niigata Albirex (2-4) currently holds the fourth position in the Center group standings. In a standout performance against Bambitious N., Oliver displayed his prowess by scoring 15 points, securing 10 rebounds, and distributing 7 assists to guide his team to success. His exceptional performance on the court further solidified his reputation as a true champion. This season, Oliver has maintained solid statistics with an average of 13.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.7 steals per game in seven appearances, showcasing his continued excellence as a finalist.
#3. Zed Key, a 24-year-old forward standing at 6'8'' who graduated from Dayton in 2025 and currently plays professionally in the Czech Republic, showcased his skills in the recent game for Pardubice. Despite his stellar performance, Pardubice suffered a tough 105-60 loss on the road against the dominant Slavia, the league champion. Key demonstrated his prowess by emerging as the top scorer for his team with 18 points. Additionally, he contributed significantly with 8 rebounds and 3 blocks in just 26 minutes of play. This performance is particularly notable as Key is only in his second season in professional basketball. Although his individual efforts were commendable, they were not enough to secure a victory for Pardubice, resulting in their first loss after a string of five consecutive wins. Throughout the season, Key has maintained solid statistics, averaging 14.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game, ranking him as the third-best shot blocker in the league. Despite the recent defeat, Key's consistent contributions on the court reflect his potential to become a standout player in the league and possibly lead Pardubice to success in future matchups against tough opponents like the reigning finalist, Slavia.
#4. Ibrahim Watson-Boye, a 28-year-old, 6'5'' guard/forward and Flyers alumnus from 2021, currently plays professionally in Germany. In a recent game, he couldn't help Ratiopharm Ulm (2-3) secure a victory. Despite his noteworthy performance, Ulm suffered a 92-97 loss to the underdog (#18) Rasta Vechta. Watson-Boye showcased his skills by being the second-highest scorer of the game, contributing 16 points, along with 4 assists and 4 steals, all in 33 minutes on the court. Unfortunately, this defeat marked Ratiopharm Ulm's third consecutive loss. In his team's matchup against Vechta, Watson-Boye displayed an impressive performance with 16 points, 1 rebound, and 4 assists. Despite his solid contributions, the team fell short in securing the win. Throughout the season, Watson-Boye has maintained relatively strong statistics, averaging 13.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.4 steals per game across five games.
#5. Greek champion Kostas Antetokounmpo, a 6'10'' center who is 28 years old and graduated from Dayton in 2018, currently plays professionally in Greece. In a recent match in the Greek Stoiximan Basketball League, he played a significant role in his team's dominant 88-58 victory over the closely-ranked AEK, who had a record of 1-1. Despite only playing for 10 minutes, Antetokounmpo managed to score 10 points, showcasing his efficiency on the court. His team, Aris Betsson Thessaloniki, currently holds the sixth position in the league with a record of 1-1. This season marks Antetokounmpo's debut with the team, and he has already made a notable impact. His standout performance against AEK highlights his scoring prowess and contribution to the team's success. His performance exemplifies the qualities of a true champion, influencing the game in a way that helped secure the victory for his team. So far this season, Antetokounmpo has been averaging 6.0 points per game and 2.5 rebounds per game across the two games played, further solidifying his role as a key player for his team.
#6. Scoochie Smith, a 6'3'' guard who is 31 years old and an alumnus of the Flyers from 2017 when he helped them secure the Atlantic 10 Regular Season Champion title, currently plays professionally in Turkey. Recently, he led Gaziantep to a decisive victory over the closely-ranked Buyukcekmece, with a final score of 90-70 in the Turkish TBL (second division) last Sunday. Smith showcased an impressive performance during the game, scoring 14 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and making 5 assists, including a perfect 8 for 8 at the free-throw line, all within 27 minutes of play. His exceptional display against Buyukcekmece was crucial in ensuring the team's success, ultimately guiding them to emerge as the champion of the match. Throughout this season, Smith has maintained solid statistics, averaging 12.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game, ranking fourth in the league in assists, in the six games played so far.
#7. Canadian Dyshawn Pierre, a 6'6'' forward who is 32 years old and graduated from Dayton in 2016 after helping them win the Atlantic 10 Regular Season Co-Champion title that year, currently plays professionally in Turkey. Recently, he played for Galatasaray Ekmas Istanbul in a match against Bursaspor, where despite his notable contribution of 9 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists in 31 minutes, his team suffered a 88-93 loss. Pierre's strong performance highlighted his potential as a champion in the making, showcasing his skills on the court. Throughout the season, he has maintained solid statistics, averaging 12.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game over three matches, further solidifying his status as a finalist.
#8. Jordan Sibert, a 6'4'' guard at 34 years old and an alum of the Flyers in 2015, currently plays professionally in Portugal. In a recent game, he demonstrated his skill and experience by leading Braga to a resounding 105-71 victory over Portimonense in the Portuguese Liga Betclic Masculina. Sibert's contribution was significant as he scored 12 points, secured 4 rebounds, and provided 1 assist in 25 minutes of play. His performance on the court was pivotal in securing the win for his team. Throughout the season, Sibert has maintained solid statistics, averaging 12.0 points per game and 3.0 rebounds per game across two games, showcasing his consistency and value as a champion player.
#9. Malachi Smith, a 6'1'' guard who is 23 years old and a UConn graduate from the class of 2026, showcased his skills in the recent game for Ploiesti CSM. However, despite his solid performance, Ploiesti CSM, the team he currently plays for in Romania, suffered a heavy defeat at home against the formidable Valcea, who are ranked #3 in the league. Smith, the team's standout player, finished as the second-highest scorer with 12 points and also contributed 4 rebounds during his 33 minutes on the court. In the challenging match against Valcea, Smith displayed his talent by not only scoring 12 points but also grabbing 4 rebounds and providing 2 assists. Despite his notable contributions, Ploiesti CSM was unable to overcome their strong opponents and secure the victory. Throughout the season so far, Smith has maintained solid statistics, averaging 10.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.0 steals per game, making him the fourth-best player in the league in terms of steals. Despite the recent setback, Smith's consistent performance showcases his potential to lead Ploiesti CSM to success as they strive to become champions.
#10. Serbian champion Alexandre Gavrilovic, a 6'10'' forward/center aged 34, is an alum of the Tigers from 2015. He previously played in Dayton between 2011 and 2014 before turning pro in France. Despite his best efforts, Gavrilovic, the finalist, could not lead Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball to a victory over Le Mans. In Sunday's game, he only managed to score 2 points in 7 minutes on the court as his team suffered a 87-98 loss. Even though Gavrilovic contributed 2 points against Le Mans, the champion's team ultimately faced defeat. This game may not be remembered as one of his best performances due to the disappointing result. Throughout this season, he has been averaging 7.0 points per game and 4.0 rebounds per game across three games. It's interesting to note that Gavrilovic holds dual American and Serbian citizenship, which allows him to play in Serbia as a domestic player.
Other former University of Dayton players, who play in pro basketball:
Chris Johnson (6'6''-SF-1990, played in 2008-12) played for ES Chalon-Sur-Saone in French Betclic ELITE ProA
Darrell Davis (6'5''-SG-1996, played in 2014-18) played for Cherno More in Bulgarian NBL
Koby Brea (6'7''-G-2002, played in 2020-24) signed for Phoenix Suns in the NBA
Toumani Camara (6'8''-F-2000, played in 2021-23) plays for Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA
DaRon Holmes II (6'10''-C/F-2002, played in 2021-24) plays for Denver Nuggets in the NBA
Obi Toppin (6'9''-F-1998, played in 2017-17) plays for Indiana Pacers in the NBA
Ryan Mikesell (6'7''-F-1996, played in 2015-17) signed for NINERS Chemnitz in German BBL
Posh Alexander (6'0''-PG-2001, played in 2024-25) played for Decin in Czech Republic NBL
Matej Svoboda (6'7''-F-1996, played in 2017-18) signed for Opava in Czech Republic NBL
Vincent Sanford (6'4''-G-1990, played in 2009-11) played for FOS Provence Basket in French ELITE 2
Jalen Crutcher (6'2''-G-1999, played in 2018-21) plays for Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rican BSN
Adonte Parker (6'1''-PG-1989, played in 2009-12) plays for Soles de Ojinaga in Mexican LBE
Jalen Robinson (6'9''-PF-1993, played in 2012-15) plays for Columbus Wizards in the TBL
Jacob Conner (6'10''-F-2004, played in 2024-26) signed for Veertien Mie in Japanese B.Next League
Josh Cunningham (6'8''-F-1996, played in 2015-19) plays for Tangerang in Indonesian IBL
Jordy Tshimanga (6'11''-C-1996, played in 2018-18) played for Xac Broncos Ulaanbaatar in Mongolian MBL
Nathaniel Santos (6'7''-F-2001, played in 2023-25) played for Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Summer League
Kobe Elvis (6'1''-G-2001, played in 2021-24) plays for Ottawa Blackjacks in CEBL
Devon Scott (6'9''-F/C-1994, played in 2012-15) plays for Diablos in Mexican LNBP
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of University of Dayton basketball alumni.
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