Courtesy of Sports I.T. Solutions / Eurobasket.comHere is the weekly review of the top performing Gee-Gees alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Johnny Berhanemeskel (6'2''-G-92, graduated '15, plays pro in Spain). He could not help Zaragoza (8-8) to beat Real Madrid (12-4) in the Spanish Liga Endesa. Berhanemeskel recorded 9 points in only 14 minutes. But Zaragoza was edged 98-96 on the road by the higher-ranked Real Madrid (#3). This season Berhanemeskel averages 8.4ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.4apg.
#2. Adam Presutti (6'2''-PG-92, graduated '17, plays in Slovakia) was not able to help Nova Ves in their game against Handlova (6-14) in the Slovakian SBL. He recorded 7 points. Nova Ves lost 84-88 on the opponent's court to the one of league's weakest teams (#8) Handlova. This year Presutti averages 8.4ppg, 1.8rpg and 2.5apg in 18 games he played so far. He has also Italian passport.
#3. Caleb Agada (6'4''-G-94, graduated '17, currently in Spain) was not able to secure a victory for Melilla Baloncesto (10-7) in their game against Ourense (10-7) in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division). It was not Agada's best game last Saturday. He scored only 3 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 13 minutes. Melilla Baloncesto was defeated 68-60 on the opponent's court by the lower-ranked Ourense (#7). It was Melilla Baloncesto's first loss after three consecutive victories. It's Agada's first season with the team. Agada has relatively good stats this year 10.1ppg, 5.6rpg, 1.9apg and 2.3spg. He has also Nigerian citizenship.
#4. Jean Emmanuel Pierre-Charles (6'8''-F-93, graduated '18, plays pro in Spain) couldn't help Araberri (5-12) in their game against Leyma Basquet (2-11) in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division). Pierre-Charles' contribution was not very remarkable in Friday's game. He scored only 2 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Araberri lost 82-96 in Coruna to the higher-ranked (#13) Leyma Basquet. It was Araberri's fourth consecutive loss in a row. It's Pierre-Charles' first season with the team. This year Pierre-Charles averages 4.6ppg and 4.8rpg in 17 games.
#5. Terry Thomas (6'4''-G/F-91, graduated '14, plays in Canada) couldn't help the Halifax Hurricanes (10-9) in their game last Saturday. Despite his very good performance the Halifax Hurricanes (#3) were edged 114-111 in Moncton by the leading Magic. Thomas was the top scorer with 29 points. He also added 7 rebounds in 40 minutes. This season Thomas averages 4.6ppg and 4.8rpg.
Other former University of Ottawa players, who play in pro basketball:
Zacharie Traer (6'4''-F) plays for T.Hesperange in Luxembourg N2
Notice: The list above includes only some of the University of Ottawa alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check COMPLETE LIST.
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