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EuroBasket Pro Renegates Weekly Update
Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC
Here is the weekly review of the top performing Renegates alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Shaquille Maharaj (6'5''-F-1997, played in 2016-17, plays pro in Australia) could not help McKinnon Cougars (8-5) in their last game. Despite his very good performance McKinnon Cougars were edged83-82 on the road by the lower-ranked (#4) Storm.
Maharaj had a double-double by scoring 26 points and getting 13 rebounds. He also added 6 assists and 4 steals in 35 minutes.
Maharaj has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages 18.1ppg, 9.4rpg, 2.8apg and 1.8spg in 12 games he played so far.
#2. Lachie Hunter (C-1999, played in 2014-18, plays in Australia) was not able to help Eastern Mavericks (2-9) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Hunter's very good performance the eighth-placed Eastern Mavericks (2-9) were crushed102-79 in Goodwood by the second-ranked Forestville Eagles in the Central group.
He was the top scorer with 15 points. Hunter also added 7 rebounds and dished 5 assists.
Hunter has relatively good stats this season 13.8ppg, 9.8rpg, 2.9apg and 1.2bpg.
#3. Mikh McKinney (6'1''-G-1992, played in 2011-12, currently in Mexico) was the major contributor in an Astros de Jalisco's victory against the eighth-ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (14-23) 107-91 in the Mexican CIBACOPA on Monday night.
McKinney scored 22 points, had 5 rebounds and dished 8 assists in 24 minutes.
Astros de Jalisco (28-9) is placed second in the CIBACOPA.
It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row.
McKinney has very impressive stats this year 15.9ppg, 4.6rpg, 4.6apg and 1.3spg in 38 games.
He is a naturalized Filipino.
#4. Experienced Carlos Johnson (6'4''-G/F-1988, played in 2008-09, plays pro in the TBL) was not able to secure a victory for the Bakersfield Majestics (1-18) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his very good performance the Bakersfield Majestics (#4) were crushed133-95 in Los Angeles by the Ignite.
Johnson scored 16 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
The Regular Season already ended in the TBL.
It's Johnson's first season with the team.
He has relatively good stats this year 10.3ppg, 4.2rpg and 1.1apg.
Other former Ohlone College players, who play in pro basketball:
Ryo Tawatari (5'11''-PG-1993, played in 2013-15) plays for Fukushima Firebonds in Japanese B2 League
Nicholas Sarin (6'4''-G-1998, played in 2017-18) plays for Brisbane Capitals in Australian NBL One
Christian Yammouni (6'0''-G-1996, played in 2013-17) plays for Dandenong Rangers in Australian NBL One
Dani Busto (6'8''-F/C-1992, played in 2011-15) plays for Fuenlabrada 2 in Spanish EBA
Henrik Davidsen (6'7''-F-1993, played in 2013-14) plays for Ammerud Bskt in Norwegian BLNO
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Ohlone College basketball alumni.
Shaquille Maharaj is last week best Renegates alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @epdba)
