Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Spiders players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. In the recent match against the second-ranked Antwerp Giants, Finnish player Andre Gustavson, a 6'6'' guard at 27 years old who graduated from Richmond in 2023 and currently plays professionally in Belgium, was unable to guide Oostende to a victory. Despite his commendable performance, where he contributed 13 points and 6 rebounds in just 21 minutes of play, Oostende suffered a significant 100-83 defeat on the road. Even though Gustavson emerged as the second-best scorer during the game, his notable 13 points, along with 6 rebounds and 1 assist, were not sufficient to secure a win for his team against Antwerp. As a key player for Oostende, the finalist was unable to overcome the strong performance of the opposition. Throughout the current season, Gustavson has maintained an average of 9.1 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game, and 1.1 steals per game across the seven games he has participated in so far. Despite his consistent contributions, Gustavson's efforts were not enough to alter the outcome of the recent challenging match against Antwerp Giants.
#2. T.J. Cline, a 6'9'' power forward and 31-year-old alum of the Spiders from 2017, currently plays professionally in Israel. Recently, he showcased his skills in a dominant performance against the fourth-ranked M. Raanana team, leading his team to a resounding 96-70 victory in the Israeli Winner League. In just 19 minutes of play, he contributed 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, proving instrumental in securing the win. His team, Ironi Hai Motors Nes-Ziona, currently holds the top spot in the Places 11-14 group with a record of 9-17. With only four games remaining in the Play-Out Round, each game becomes increasingly crucial as they strive for success. Cline's noteworthy performance against M. Raanana not only helped his team emerge as the champion of the game but also highlighted his consistent contributions throughout the season. With averages of 5.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in the 20 games played so far this year, he has been a key player for his team. It is also interesting to note that Cline holds both American and Israeli citizenship, allowing him to play in Israel as a domestic player, further enhancing his value to the team.
#3. Haitian athlete Nathan Cayo, a 6'7'' forward aged 28, who graduated from Richmond in 2022 after aiding them in becoming the Atlantic 10 Tournament champion that year, currently competes professionally in Canada. In a recent game, Cayo was unable to assist the Niagara River Lions (3-4) as they faced the Hamilton Honey Badgers, resulting in a 86-97 loss despite his commendable performance. As the game's second-highest scorer, Cayo contributed 19 points and 8 rebounds within 20 minutes of play. Although the Niagara River Lions faced a setback in their recent match, the season is still in its early stages, leaving room for potential turnarounds. Cayo showcased his skills in a previous game against Brampton, once again scoring 19 points and securing 8 rebounds, even though his team was unable to secure a victory. Throughout the season so far, Cayo has maintained solid statistics, averaging 13.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game across seven matchups. It is noteworthy that Nathan Cayo holds both American and Haitian citizenship, allowing him to play as a domestic player in Haiti if needed.
#4. French Solly Stansbury, a 31-year-old forward standing at 6'7'' and an alumnus of Spiders from 2018, currently playing professionally in France, made a significant impact in the recent game against the tenth-ranked Lorient, helping his team secure a comfortable 91-73 victory in the French Nationale Masculine 1, which is the third division league. Stansbury's impressive performance included scoring 9 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and providing 2 assists during his 24 minutes on the court. The Levallois Metropolitans BC, with a record of 26-14, holds the fourth position in Group A, and Stansbury's exceptional display in the match against Lorient played a crucial role in their success. His consistent contributions reflected his skills and determination, defining him as a true champion on the court. Throughout the season, Stansbury has maintained an average of 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game across 44 appearances, showcasing his versatility and value to the team as they strive towards their goals in the league.
Other former University of Richmond players, who play in pro basketball:
Grant Golden (6'10''-C-1998, played in 2016-22) plays for ES Chalon-Sur-Saone in French Betclic ELITE ProA
Tyler Burton (5'9''-G-2000, played in 2019-23) plays for Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA
Justin Harper (6'10''-F-1989, played in 2007-11) plays for Link Tochigi Brex Utsunomiya in Japanese B1 League
Dusan Neskovic (6'8''-F-2000, played in 2024-25) plays for MLP Academics Heidelberg in German BBL
DeLonnie Hunt (6'0''-PG-2001, played in 2023-25) plays for Dinamo in Croatian Premijer Liga
Jordan King (6'0''-PG-2001, played in 2023-24) plays for Maroussi in Greek GBL
Terry Allen (6'8''-F-1993, played in 2012-16) plays for Scafati in Italian Serie A2
Jacob Gilyard (5'9''-PG-1998, played in 2017-22) plays for BCM Gravelines Dunkerque in French Betclic ELITE ProA
Neal Quinn (7'0''-C-2001, played in 2022-24) plays for BCM Gravelines Dunkerque in French Betclic ELITE ProA
Isaiah Bigelow (6'7''-F-2000, played in 2022-24) plays for Alba in Hungarian A Division
Blake Francis (6'0''-PG-1998, played in 2018-18) plays for Avellino in Italian Serie A2
David Gonzalvez (6'4''-G-1987, played in 2006-10) plays for Honka in Finnish Korisliiga
Tyler Harris (6'7''-F-2001, played in 2023-24) plays for ACO Basket in Finnish 1st Division A
Matt Grace (6'9''-F-1999, played in 2023-23) plays for Komotini GAS in Greek National League 1
ShawnDre Jones (5'11''-PG-1994, played in 2013-17) played for The Shine in the The Basketball Tournament few monts ago
Kendall Anthony (5'8''-PG-1993, played in 2011-15) plays for UniFacisa Paraiba in Brazilian NBB
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of University of Richmond basketball alumni.
Andre Gustavson is last week best Spiders alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @Bcoostende)
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