Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Dukes alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Jimmy Clark III (6'3''-G-2001, played in 2022-24, plays pro in Israel) could not help Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv (2-8) in their last game. Despite his good performance Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv lost 107-112 on the road to the much higher-ranked (#5) Monaco. Clark III scored 13 points and added 8 assists in 27 minutes. It was Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv's fourth consecutive loss in a row. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. This year Clark III averages 5.6ppg, 1.9rpg, 3.2apg and 1.4spg in 10 games he played so far.
#2. RJ Gunn (6'7''-G/F-1999, played in 2021-23, plays in Germany) was not able to help SYNTAINICS MBC Weissenfels in their game against ALBA Berlin (4-2) in the German BBL. Gunn recorded 9 points. But SYNTAINICS MBC Weissenfels was defeated 88-80 in Berlin by the lower-ranked ALBA (#5). But the season just started, so everything may happen. This year Gunn averages 7.9ppg and 3.1rpg.
#3. LG Gill (6'8''-F-1994, played in 2013-16, currently in North Macedonia) was the major contributor in a MZT Skopje's victory against the closely-ranked Pelister (5-1) 72-67 in the North Macedonian Prva Liga on Saturday night. He had a double-double by scoring 17 points and getting 11 rebounds. Gill also added 4 assists in 38 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. KK MZT Skopje Aerodrom (6-0) is placed first in the Prva Liga. So far his team won all six games in the Regular Season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Gill's first year with the team. He has individually a very good season with high stats. Gill averages 16.0ppg, 7.6rpg, 1.6apg and 1.2spg in five games. Worth to mention Gill played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball.
#4. Tavian Dunn-Martin (5'8''-PG-1998, played in 2017-21, plays pro in Germany) led Science City Jena to a victory against the closely-ranked Chemnitz (4-3) 85-72 in the German BBL in Saturday night's game. Dunn-Martin recorded 13 points. Science City Jena (3-3) is placed 11th in the BBL. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Dunn-Martin has relatively good stats this season 12.0ppg, 1.2rpg and 1.5apg.
#5. Marcus Weathers (6'7''-G/F-1997, played in 2017-21, plays in Germany) was not able to secure a victory for MLP Academics Heidelberg in their game against Gladiators (6-1) in the German BBL, despite his very good performance on Sunday night. Weathers recorded 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in 31 minutes. Buthis team lost 76-80 in Trier to the leading Gladiators. This year Weathers averages 9.0ppg, 5.0rpg and 2.4apg in seven games.
#6. Tevin Brewer (5'8''-PG-1998, played in 2022-23, currently in Austria) contributed to an UBSC Raiffeisen Graz's victory against the closely-ranked Gmunden Swans 87-76 in the Austrian BSL on Sunday night. Brewer scored 13 points and added 8 assists. This season Brewer has very high stats. He averages 20.1ppg, 3.0rpg, 8.8apg and 1.6spg.
#7. Mike Lewis II (6'1''-G-1998, played in 2016-19, plays pro in France) couldn't help BCM Gravelines Dunkerque in their game against Boulazac Basket in the French Betclic ELITE ProA. He scored 9 points in 25 minutes. His team was crushed by 30 points 97-67. Lewis II has relatively good stats this year 12.5ppg, 1.1apg and 1.1spg in eight games. He is a naturalized Qatari.
#8. Tre Williams (6'8''-F-2000, played in 2021-24, plays in Cyprus) couldn't help Paralimni in their game against AEK Larnaca in the Cypriot ECOMMBX BL. Despite his good performance last Saturday He scored 10 points, had 8 rebounds and made 2 blocks. Williams has relatively good stats this season 14.3ppg and 10.0rpg.
#9. Andrey Savrasov (6'7''-F-2000, played in 2023-24, currently in Russia) couldn't help the league outsider Samara in their game against Enisey in the VTB United League. Savrasov scored 6 points in 26 minutes. His team lost 78-90. This year Savrasov averages 4.0ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.5apg in two games.
#10. Dae Dae Grant (6'2''-PG-2001, played in 2022-24, plays pro in Turkey) managed to help Trabzonspor Medical Park Basketbol to win against the closely-ranked Manisa 93-82 in the Turkish BSL in Sunday night's game. He recorded only 2 points. This season Grant averages 7.0ppg, 2.4rpg and 2.0apg.
Other former University of Duquesne players, who play in pro basketball:
Ovie Soko (6'7''-PF-1991, played in 2012-12) plays for London Lions in British SLB
Baylee Steele (7'0''-C-1997, played in 2019-20) played for Fujian Sturgeons in Chinese CBA
Dusan Mahorcic (6'10''-F-1998, played in 2023-24) signed for Podgorica in Montenegrin Erste Liga
Joe Reece (6'8''-F-1999, played in 2022-23) signed for Ylli in Kosovan Superliga
Josh Steel (6'5''-G-1997, played in 2013-17) signed for Ballincollig in Irish Super League
Austin Rotroff (6'10''-F-1999, played in 2018-23) signed for Limerick Celtics in Irish Super League
Michael Hughes (6'8''-C-1998, played in 2017-17) signed for SBB Baskets Wolmirstedt in German ProA
Tarin Smith (6'3''-G-1995, played in 2015-18) plays for LA Ignite in the The Basketball Tournament
Fousseyni Drame (6'7''-F-2000, played in 2023-24) plays for Reading Rebels in the TBL
Hassan Drame (6'7''-F-2000, played in 2023-24) plays for Reading Rebels in the TBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of University of Duquesne basketball alumni.
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