EuroBasket Pro Patriots Weekly Update

- March 12, 2019

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

EuroBasket Pro Patriots Weekly Update

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

   #1. Ricardo Ratliffe (6'8''-F-89, played in 2008-10, plays pro in South Korea) led Mobis Phoebus to a victory over the closely-ranked KT Sonicboom (26-24) 90-79 in the South Korean KBL in Saturday night's game. He was MVP of the game. Ratliffe had a double-double by scoring 28 points and getting 20 rebounds in 31 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Hyundai Mobis Phoebus (39-11) are placed first in the KBL. It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. It's Ratliffe's first season with the team. He has individually a very good year with high stats. Ratliffe averages 24.4ppg, 14.4rpg, 2.9apg and 1.6bpg in 46 games he played so far. He is a naturalized South Korean.

   #2. Jordan Parks (6'7''-F-94, played in 2012-13, plays in Italy) was the main contributor in a Benfapp CdO's victory against the third-ranked Zeus EG Rieti (15-9) 88-84 in the Italian Serie A2 (second division) last Sunday. He was MVP of the game. Parks scored 39 points (!!!) and grabbed 9 rebounds. It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group West. Benfapp Capo d'Orlando (16-8) is placed second. It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row. It's Parks' first season with the team. This year he has very high stats. Parks averages 22.8ppg, 7.4rpg, 2.0apg and 1.2spg.

   #3. Javonte Douglas (6'8''-F-92, played in 2013-14, currently in Czech Republic) was the major contributor in a BK Olomoucko's victory against the fifth-ranked BK Pardubice (14-14) 98-91 in the Czech Republic NBL on Wednesday night. Douglas recorded 24 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and made 3 blocks in 31 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his second season in pro basketball. BK Olomoucko Prostejov (16-11) is placed third in Places 1-8 group. It's Douglas' first year with the team. Douglas has very impressive stats this season 21.0ppg, 10.2rpg, 3.0apg and 1.6spg in 24 games.

   #4. Brandon Tabb (6'4''-G-95, played in 2014-16, plays pro in Denmark) contributed to a Horsens IC's victory against the fourth-ranked Svendborg (13-10) 86-75 in the Danish BasketLigaen in Monday night's game. He was MVP of the game. Tabb scored 22 points and grabbed 6 rebounds; not bad, considering it's only his first season in pro basketball. Horsens IC (16-6) is placed second in ProA group. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. They will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And now that game is very crucial. This season Tabb has very high stats. He averages 15.4ppg, 3.4rpg, 2.0apg and 2.2spg. Worth to mention Tabb played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball.

   #5. Slobodan Miljanic (6'7''-F-90, played in 2009-11, plays in Switzerland) helped Massagno win their game against the closely-ranked Pully (1-13) 84-76 in the Swiss SBL last Saturday. He was MVP of the game. Miljanic scored 23 points, had 7 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 31 minutes. SAM Basket Massagno (2-3) is placed fourth in the SBL. The Regular Season already ended. Miljanic has relatively good stats this year 14.8ppg, 5.3rpg and 2.5apg in 19 games.

   #6. Richard Granberry (6'8''-F-93, played in 2013-14, currently in Denmark), who plays in the Danish BasketLigaen could not help Vaerlose (1-1) in their last game on Sunday. Despite his very good performance the third-placed Vaerlose was defeated 97-89 at home by the lower-ranked Stevnsgade (#4) in the ProB group. Granberry recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and getting 15 rebounds. He also added 3 assists and 2 blocks. This season Granberry has very high stats. He averages 18.5ppg, 9.7rpg, 1.1apg and 1.1spg.

   #7. Rasham Suarez (6'3''-G-92, played in 2012-14, plays pro in Puerto Rico) was not able to help Indios de Mayaguez in their game against Piratas in the Puerto Rican BSN. He cannot count it as his best performance. Suarez scored only 3 points and added 12 passes in 26 minutes. His team lost 89-101. This year Suarez averages 2.5ppg, 3.5rpg, 9.0apg and 1.5spg in two games.

   #8. Eddy Polanco (6'3''-SG-94, played in 2014-16, plays in Spain) was not able to secure a victory for Albacete in their game against Cocinas.com in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division). He recorded 8 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. His team was badly defeated by 17 points 75-58. Polanco has relatively good stats this season 11.3ppg, 4.7rpg and 1.2apg. He is a naturalized Dominican.

   #9. Amir Warnock (6'9''-F-95, played in 2014-15, currently in Spain) helped Ponferrada CDP win their game against the seventh-ranked Gijon Basket 84-73 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) on Saturday night. He scored 10 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 18 minutes. Warnock has relatively good stats this year 13.0ppg, 9.3rpg and 1.1bpg in 20 games.

Other former College of Central Florida CC players, who play in pro basketball:

Kevin Maura (5'8''-PG-95, played in 2015-16) plays for Santeros de Aguada in Puerto Rican BSN
Will Saunders (6'7''-F-91, played in 2012-13) played for Valur in Icelandic Dominos League few monts ago
Corbyn Jackson (6'7''-F-94, played in 2014-15) plays for Richmond Elite in the ABA
Jordan Davis (5'10''-PG-91, played in 2012-13) plays for Albacete in Spanish LEB Silver
Alhaji Fullah (6'7''-F-89, played in 2010-12) plays for Bradford Dragons in British NBL D1
Brian Bain (6'3''-G-81) plays for P.J. Stingers in Bahamas NPBA
Mathiang Muo (6'5''-G/F-87, played in 2010-11) plays for Southern Huskies in New Zealand NBL

Notice: The list above includes only some of the College of Central Florida CC alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check COMPLETE LIST.