Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Screaming Eagles alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Josh Price, a 6'9'' forward aged 29, who graduated from Southern Indiana in 2021 and helped them secure the GLVC East Division Regular Season Champion title that year, currently plays professionally in Israel. Recently, he led Maccabi Haifa to a significant 80-68 victory over the second-ranked Maccabi Petah Tikva (11-19) in the Israeli National League, the second division of Israeli basketball. Price's exceptional performance earned him the MVP title of the game, as he achieved a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds, along with contributing 2 blocks in the 39 minutes he played. Maccabi Haifa, currently placed fifth in the Play-Out group with a 9-21 record, has been on a winning streak with three consecutive victories, setting the stage for a critical upcoming game in the Play-Out Round. Price's leadership and outstanding skills on the court were evident in the recent game against Maccabi Petah Tikva, where he not only scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds but also provided 1 assist, demonstrating his value as a true champion. Individually, Price has been having an impressive season with remarkable statistics, averaging 24.1 points per game (the second-best in the league), 7.4 rebounds per game, 2.4 assists per game, and 1.3 steals per game. His consistent high-level performance showcases his talent and contribution to his team's success, solidifying his position as a top player in the league.
Other former University of Southern Indiana players, who play in pro basketball:
Jamar Smith (6'3''-G-1987, played in 2007-10) plays for Reggio Emilia in Italian Serie A
Yarin Hasson (6'10''-F-2004, played in 2023-24) plays for Maccabi Urban Ramat Gan in Israeli Winner League
Alex Stein (6'3''-G-1997, played in 2015-19) played for Energa Icon Sea Czarni Slupsk in Polish OBL few monts ago
Jelani Simmons (6'5''-G-2000, played in 2020-23) plays for Queluz in Portuguese Liga Betclic
Jacob Polakovich (6'10''-C-2000, played in 2020-23) signed for Iwate Big Bulls in Japanese B2 League
Manny Ogunfolu (6'7''-PF-1989, played in 2012-14) plays for Chantada in Spanish Tercera FEB
Jack Mielke (6'7''-F, played in 2021-25) plays for Yorkshire Dragons in British BCB
Nick Hittle (6'10''-F, played in 2022-25) plays for Eastern Mavericks in Australian NBL One
Tyler Henry (6'4''-G-2000, played in 2020-23) plays for Marsonia in Croatian Prva Liga
Tyrone Bradshaw (6'8''-F/C-1986, played in 2006-10) played for Ohio Kings in the ABA last year
Emmanuel Little (6'6''-F-1999, played in 2017-21) plays for Piratas in Venezuelan SPB
Nicholas Evans (6'11''-F-1988, played in 2010-12) plays for Changhua in Taiwanese SBL
Nolan Causwell (6'11''-F/C-2001, played in 2023-24) plays for Stekas in Lithuanian NKL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of University of Southern Indiana basketball alumni.
Josh Price is last week best Screaming Eagles alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @MaccabiHaifaBC)
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