Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Fighting Illini alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
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#2. Trent Frazier, a 6'2'' guard and 28-year-old alum of Fighting Illini from 2022, who aided them in winning the Big Ten Regular Season Co-Champion title that year, currently plays professionally in Italy. Recently, he led Virtus Segafredo Bologna to a thrilling 93-86 victory over the seventh-ranked Umana Venezia in the Italian Serie A, where he was named the MVP of the game. Frazier showcased his skills by scoring 16 points, making 5 assists, and impressively going 6 for 6 at the free-throw line, all within just 22 minutes of gameplay. Virtus Segafredo Bologna, with a record of 3-0, currently holds the second position in the league standings. Frazier's team has remained undefeated, winning all three games in the Regular Season so far. His notable contributions, such as scoring 16 points and providing 5 assists in the recent game against Venezia, were instrumental in securing the victory for his team. Frazier has been maintaining solid statistics this season, averaging 13.0 points per game and 3.7 assists per game in the three games he has played.
#3. Ivorian basketball player Quincy Guerrier, a 6'8'' forward aged 27 who graduated from Illinois in 2024, is currently showcasing his skills in Romania's professional basketball league. Recently, he led his Romanian team Oradea to a resounding victory over the closely-ranked Fribourg with a convincing scoreline of 93-67 in the FIBA Europe Cup last Wednesday. In this highly anticipated match between two top 4 ranked teams, Guerrier displayed his prowess on the court by securing a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds, along with contributing 2 crucial blocks in just 26 minutes of play. Notably, this game marked Guerrier's debut for Oradea this season, making his performance even more impressive. His exceptional performance did not go unnoticed, as he also tallied 2 assists, showcasing his versatility and all-around skills. This outstanding display earned him the prestigious Triple-Double Badge from eurobasket.com, solidifying his reputation as a true champion in the sport. It is worth mentioning that Guerrier also holds Canadian citizenship, adding another layer of diversity to his already impressive basketball career.
#4. Andres Feliz, a 6'1'' guard from the Dominican Republic and a former Fighting Illini alumni from the class of 2020, showcased his skills in Spain's Liga Endesa last Sunday. Playing professionally in Spain, Feliz helped his team secure an emphatic 120-83 victory over Manresa, who are currently at the bottom of the league standings with a 0-3 record. In the game, Feliz displayed his versatility by scoring 9 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists in just 17 minutes of play. His standout performance on the court was instrumental in his team's success, as they continue to dominate the Regular Season with a perfect record of three wins. Real Madrid, currently placed second in the league with a 3-0 record, is one of the top contenders to challenge Feliz's team for the championship title. Feliz's overall statistics for the season are impressive, averaging 7.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game in the two games he has played so far. His consistent contributions on both ends of the court make him a key player for his team's aspirations to emerge as the champion.
#5. Malcolm Hill, a 30-year-old 6'6'' small forward who graduated from Illinois in 2017 and received the USBWA All-District V Team award that year, currently plays professionally in Romania. He recently played a crucial role in Cluj Napoca's unexpected triumph over league leader Umana Venezia in the BKT Eurocup, where they emerged victorious with a score of 98-92 in a thrilling match last Wednesday. During the game, Hill showcased his skills by scoring 10 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and providing 3 assists in just 21 minutes of play. Despite U-Banca Transilvania Cluj Napoca holding the eighth position in the league with a record of 1-1, Hill's impressive performance helped secure the important win against Venezia. This is Hill's debut season with the team, and his standout play against the league leader highlights his potential as a champion. So far this season, Hill has been averaging 9.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game in the two games played, demonstrating his value as a key player for his team.
#6. French Zacharie Perrin, a 6'10'' center and 22-year-old Fighting Illini alum from 2024, received the Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Honorable Mention award that year. Currently playing professionally in Spain, Perrin recently competed in a game where his team, iLerna Lleida, faced off against Monbus Obradoiro. Despite his solid performance of scoring 8 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and providing 1 assist in 21 minutes, his team narrowly lost 91-89. Perrin showcased his skills on the court, but unfortunately, his team couldn't emerge victorious. Throughout the season, Perrin has maintained good statistics, averaging 12.0 points per game and 4.7 rebounds per game across three games.
#7. Marcus Domask, a 6'6'' guard/forward who graduated from Illinois in 2024, showcased his skills last Saturday while playing for KK Bosna BH Telecom Sarajevo in the AdmiralBet ABA League. In a crucial match against the closely-ranked Derby, Domask contributed significantly to his team's impressive 100-91 victory, scoring 5 points and grabbing 1 rebound in just 10 minutes of play. His performance was instrumental in helping KK Bosna BH Telecom Sarajevo emerge as the champion of the game. Throughout the season, Domask has maintained an average of 5.5 points per game and 1.5 rebounds per game in the two games played so far.
#8. Experienced champion Rayvonte Rice, a 6'4'' guard at 34 years old and an alumnus of Fighting Illini from 2015, is currently playing professionally in Mongolia. In a recent match, he led Darkhan United to a decisive victory over the eighth-ranked Bagana, triumphing with a convincing 85-65 scoreline in the Mongolian MBL this past Saturday. Rice's exceptional performance earned him the MVP title of the game, where he notably scored an impressive 32 points, contributed 4 assists, and made 3 steals all within 30 minutes of play. In this standout game against TLG Bagana, Rice's remarkable display included not only his scoring prowess with 32 points but also showcased his all-around game with 3 rebounds and 4 assists. His impactful presence on the court was instrumental in securing the win for his team, highlighting his skills and talent as a champion player. Throughout the season, Rice has been consistently performing at a high level, boasting impressive averages of 24.0 points per game (ranking fourth best in the league), 5.3 rebounds per game, 4.0 assists per game, and 2.8 steals per game (ranking second best in the league) over the course of four games.
Other former University of Illinois players, who play in pro basketball:
Brandon Paul (6'4''-F/G-1991, played in 2009-13) played for ES Chalon-Sur-Saone in French Betclic ELITE ProA
Morez Johnson (6'9''-F-2006, played in 2020-25) signed for Dallas Mavericks in the NBA
Keaton Wagler (6'6''-G-2007, played in 2025-26) signed for Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA
Will Riley (6'8''-F-2006, played in 2024-25) signed for Washington Wizards in the NBA
Terrence Shannon Jr. (6'6''-G-2000, played in 2022-24) plays for Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA
Kasparas Jakucionis (6'6''-G-2006, played in 2024-25) signed for Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA
Ayo Dosunmu (6'5''-PG-2000, played in 2018-21) plays for Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA
Kylan Boswell (6'2''-G-2005, played in 2024-26) signed for Charlotte Hornets in the NBA
Alfonso Plummer (6'1''-G-1997, played in 2021-23) signed for Shandong Heroes in Chinese CBA
Giorgi Bezhanishvili (6'9''-F-1998, played in 2018-21) plays for Satria Muda in Indonesian IBL
Coleman Hawkins (6'10''-F-2001, played in 2020-24) played for Denver Nuggets in the NBA Summer League
Luke Goode (6'7''-F-2002, played in 2021-24) played for Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Summer League
Justin Harmon (6'4''-G-2001, played in 2023-24) plays for Ottawa Blackjacks in CEBL
Ben Humrichous (6'9''-F-2002, played in 2024-26) played for Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Summer League
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of University of Illinois basketball alumni.
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