EuroBasket Pro Commodores Weekly Update

EuroBasket Pro Commodores Weekly Update


Courtesy of Sports I.T. Solutions / Eurobasket.com

Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top former Commodores players who continue their career in pro basketball.


   #1. Experienced David Jackson (6'5''-SG-82, played in 2003-04, plays pro in Brazil) led SESI-SP/Franca Basquete Sao Paulo to a victory over the sixth-ranked Minas (9-12) 103-86 in the Brazilian NBB on Saturday night. He was MVP of the game. Jackson scored 23 points and added 3 assists in 29 minutes. SESI-SP/Franca Basquete Sao Paulo (3-7) is placed first in the NBB. It's Jackson's first season with the team. He has individually a very good year with high stats. Jackson averages 17.6ppg, 3.9rpg and 2.8apg.

   #2. Agustin Ambrosino (6'8''-C/F-90, played in 2010-11, plays in Argentina) contributed to a Estudiantes Concordia's surprising victory against the fifth-ranked Gimnasia (10-6) 92-87 in the Argentinian La Liga in Sunday night's game. He scored 8 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Estudiantes Concordia (7-10) is placed 15th in the La Liga. It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row. This year Ambrosino averages 3.2ppg and 2.7rpg in nine games he played so far. Ambrosino is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas.

   #3. Chad Frazier (6'4''-G-92, played in 2011-13, currently in Turkey), who plays in the Turkish TBL (second division) could not help Sigortam.net ITU (10-9) in their game last Sunday. Despite his very good performance Sigortam.net ITU was defeated 89-77 on the road by the lower-ranked Bandirma Kirmizi (#14). Frazier was the top scorer with 23 points in 27 minutes. This season Frazier has very high stats. He averages 15.3ppg, 4.2rpg and 2.3apg.

   #4. Devon Baulkman (6'5''-G/F-91, played in 2013-14, plays pro in the NBA G League) was not able to help the Westchester Knicks (21-17) in their last game. Despite his good performance the Westchester Knicks (#3) were edged 118-115 in Washington by the Capital City Go-Go. Baulkman scored 11 points. It was Knicks' first loss after three consecutive victories. This year Baulkman averages 7.4ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.2apg in 29 games.

   #5. Jonathan Wade (6'5''-G-93, played in 2013-15, plays in Switzerland) was not able to secure a victory for Pully (0-4) in their game against Starwings (4-12) in the Swiss SBL. Despite his very good performance in Sunday night's game He was the top scorer with 23 points. Wade also added 7 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) in 29 minutes. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. This season Wade has very high stats. He averages 17.8ppg, 4.2rpg and 2.9apg.

   #6. Dwane Miner (6'8''-G-94, played in 2013-14, currently in Kosovo) was the major contributor in Trepca's victory against one of league's weakest teams Borea crushing them 149-55 in the Kosovan Superliga last Friday. He recorded 22 points. Miner has very impressive stats this year 17.6ppg, 5.7rpg, 1.3apg and 1.7spg in 19 games.


Other former Gulf Coast State College players, who play in pro basketball:

Eric Buckner (6'10''-C-90, played in 2008-09) plays for AS Monaco Basket in French Jeep ELITE
Jose Rodriguez (6'7''-F-92) played for Indios SFM in Dominican Rep. LNB few monts ago
Demario Beck (6'8''-F, played in 2014-15) plays for Surrey Scorchers in British BBL
Marquis Gilstrap (6'7''-F-87, played in 2008-09) plays for Atlanta Aliens in the ABA
Mirnes Islamovic (6'8''-F/C-85) plays for Brcko in Bosnia and Herzegovina Division II
Ronald Whitaker (6'7''-G/F-94, played in 2013-14) plays for Satya Wacana in Indonesian IBL
Anton Waters (6'7''-F-93, played in 2013-15) played for Pacific Caesar in Indonesian IBL last year
Davaris McGowens (6'7''-F-94, played in 2014-16) plays for Al Wahda in UAE D1
Christian Shorter (6'6''-G/F) played for Panama City Piranhas in the MLBA last year
Jordan Tribble (6'10''-F-94, played in 2014-16) played for Team Cleveland in the Eurobasket S.League last year

Notice: The list above includes only some of the Gulf Coast State College alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check COMPLETE LIST.

David Jackson (Brazil) (Photo: @vascodagama)

Agustin Ambrosino (Argentina) (Photo: BYU)

Chad Frazier (Turkey) (Photo: @snitubasket)