Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Rams alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
Look at great performance of Cyril Langevine (22 points), Jaden House (17 points), and Ishmael El-Amin (8 points).
#1. Guyanese Cyril Langevine, a 6'8'' center aged 27, who graduated from URI in 2020 and currently plays professionally in Israel, showcased his exceptional talent by leading Hapoel Nofar Energy Galil Elyon to a crucial victory over the fourth-ranked M. Raanana with a score of 79-65 in the Israeli Winner League during Sunday night's game. He was recognized as the MVP of the game for his outstanding performance. Langevine delivered an impressive display on the court, recording 22 points, securing 8 rebounds, and providing 2 assists in 31 minutes of play. Hapoel Nofar Energy Galil Elyon, with a current record of 7-19, holds the second position in the Places 11-14 group. This win against M. Raanana marked their first victory after experiencing three consecutive losses. With only two games remaining in the Play-Out Round, every upcoming match will be crucial for the team's standing in the league. Langevine's remarkable statistics this season include an average of 9.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game across the 30 games he has participated in so far. His stellar performance as a champion player highlights his significant contribution to his team's success in the Israeli Winner League.
#2. Jaden House, a 6'4'' guard at the age of 24 and a Rams alum from 2025, is currently playing professionally in Mexico for Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. In their recent game against the second-ranked Frayles de Guasave, despite House's notable efforts, Obregon unfortunately suffered a loss with a final score of 82-90 on the road. Even though Obregon couldn't secure the victory, House displayed a commendable performance, emerging as the team's second-best scorer with 17 points and contributing 4 rebounds in 33 minutes of play. This performance is particularly impressive considering that House is in his debut season in professional basketball. His noteworthy stats for the year include averaging 14.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game across the 48 games he has played so far. Although the game ended in a loss for Obregon, House's consistent contributions and developing skills showcase his potential to become a future champion in the world of basketball.
#3. In a recent Israeli Winner League game, Ishmael El-Amin, a 6'3'' guard and 27-year-old URI graduate who currently plays professionally in Israel, was unable to lead his team, Hapoel Nofar Energy Galil Elyon, to a victory against M.Raanana. Despite his efforts, El-Amin's team suffered a disappointing 81-64 loss on the road to M.Raanana, who are ranked lower at #4 compared to the second-placed Hapoel Nofar Energy Galil Elyon. El-Amin contributed 8 points and 3 assists during his 32 minutes on the court. Despite his strong individual performance, the finalist was unable to help his team secure a win. Throughout the season, El-Amin has been showcasing impressive skills, averaging 16.4 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game in the five games played so far.
#4. Canadian Javonte Brown-Ferguson, a 7'0'' center and 23-year-old Rams alumnus from 2025, is currently playing professionally in Canada. Recently, he was unable to lead the struggling Calgary Surge (0-10) to victory in their latest game against the Winnipeg Sea Bears. Despite his outstanding performance, Calgary, ranked fifth in the league, suffered a significant 92-72 defeat in Winnipeg. In the game, Brown-Ferguson showcased his skills by achieving a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds in 35 minutes of play. This performance was particularly notable considering it is his rookie season in professional basketball. Although he put up a strong effort, Calgary Surge has yet to secure a win in the Regular Season, losing all ten games played thus far. Against Winnipeg, Brown-Ferguson stood out by scoring 15 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and contributing 1 assist. Despite his remarkable individual contribution, his team fell short in securing the victory. Eurobasket.com recognized Brown-Ferguson's exceptional display with the Triple-Double Badge, highlighting his capabilities as a champion player. Throughout the season, Brown-Ferguson has maintained solid statistics, averaging 11.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game over eight games.
Other former University of Rhode Island players, who play in pro basketball:
Nicola Akele (6'8''-F-1995, played in 2015-18) plays for Virtus Segafredo Bologna in Italian Serie A
Jeff Dowtin Jr. (6'3''-G-1997, played in 2015-15) plays for Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv in Israeli Winner League
Daron Russell (5'11''-PG-1998, played in 2017-21) plays for Cluj Napoca in Romanian Liga Nationala
Xavier Munford (6'4''-G-1992, played in 2012-14) plays for UNICS in Russian VTB United League
Hassan Martin (6'8''-C-1995, played in 2013-17) plays for Glint Manisa Basket in Turkish BSL
Josaphat Bilau (6'10''-F-2000, played in 2022-24) plays for Entente Orleans 45 in French ProB
Nikola Malesevic (6'8''-F-1989, played in 2009-13) plays for Pelister in North Macedonian Super League
Sebastian Thomas (6'1''-G, played in 2024-25) plays for Lahti in Finnish Korisliiga
Quentin Diboundje-Eyobo (6'5''-G-2002, played in 2024-25) plays for Galitos-Barreiro in Portuguese Liga Betclic
Jeremy Sheppard (6'1''-G-1997, played in 2019-19) played for Feniks 2010 in North Macedonian Super League few monts ago
EC Matthews (6'5''-G-1994, played in 2013-23) plays for Feniks 2010 in North Macedonian Super League
Darrell Harris (6'10''-C-1984, played in 2004-07) plays for Inowroclaw in Polish 1Liga
Jarvis Garrett (6'0''-PG-1995, played in 2014-18) plays for Gence in Azerbaijani ABL
Will Daniels (6'8''-PF-1986, played in 2004-08) played for Real Esteli in Nicaraguan TBN last year
Earl Watson (6'7''-C-1990, played in 2013-16) plays for Amancay in Argentinian La Liga Argentina
Aristeidis Tsourgiannis (6'7''-F-2000, played in 2018-19) played for Esperos GS Lamias in Greek National League 1 last year
Antwan Walker (6'8''-F-1998, played in 2019-22) plays for EPG Guardians Koblenz in German ProA
Umberto Brusadin (6'0''-PG-1999) plays for Sermoneta in Italian Serie C
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of University of Rhode Island basketball alumni.
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