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EuroBasket Pro Cougars Weekly Update
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Every week we bring you a list of the top former Cougars players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. Robert Ford III, a 6'0'' point guard aged 26, graduated from Montana St. in 2024. He honed his skills playing for Clackamas between 2018 and 2020, where he earned the prestigious All-NWAC Player of the Year award. Currently, he is showcasing his talent as a professional player in France.
In a recent match, Ford III led Stade Rochelais Basket to a hard-fought victory over Entente Orleans 45 in the French ELITE 2 league, the second division of French basketball. His exceptional performance on the court earned him the MVP title of the game. Despite it being only his second season in professional basketball, Ford III displayed remarkable skills by contributing 19 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals in just 30 minutes of play.
Stade Rochelais Basket, with a record of 19-16, currently holds the ninth position in the league standings. With only three games remaining in the Regular Season, each upcoming game becomes crucial for the team's future success.
Ford III's consistent performance throughout the season is evident from his impressive statistics: averaging 12.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. His recent standout performance against Orleans truly exemplified his capabilities as a champion on the court, helping his team secure a vital victory.
#2. Vincent Boumann, a 29-year-old center standing at 6'9'', is a Wolves alum from the class of 2018. Prior to joining the Wolves, he played at Clackamas between 2015 and 2016, where he received the NWAC All-Star Game award. Currently, Boumann is showcasing his skills as a professional basketball player in Austria. Last Saturday, he couldn't guide BK Karbon-X Dukes Klosterneuburg to victory as they suffered a crushing 90-68 defeat on the road against BC Vienna, the fourth-ranked team in the league.
Despite the loss, Boumann's performance stood out as he emerged as the top scorer for his team with 14 points and contributed 8 rebounds during the 34 minutes he played. Impressively, in his first season with the team, he has been consistently delivering strong performances. In the recent game against Vienna, in addition to his scoring and rebounding prowess, he also recorded 2 assists.
With an average of 12.2 points per game and 7.9 rebounds per game this season, Boumann has been a key player for his team. Despite his individual success, he strives to lead his team to victory as they continue to compete in the league.
#3. Isaiah Gentry, a 6'4'' guard who is 28 years old, graduated from Vanguard in 2020. He previously played for Clackamas between 2016 and 2018, receiving the All-NWAC South Region First Team award in 2018. Currently, Gentry is a professional player in the USBL.
In a recent game, Gentry could not lead the Salem Capitals (6-4) to victory against the Vancouver Bears, with the Capitals suffering a 103-97 defeat. Despite his exceptional performance, scoring 18 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, and providing 4 assists and 3 steals in 41 minutes, his team fell short.
Gentry's impressive performance against the Vancouver Bears earned him the Triple-Double Badge from eurobasket.com. Throughout the season, Gentry has maintained high statistics, averaging 21.8 points per game (ranking fourth in the league), along with 7.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 2.3 steals per game.
Other former Clackamas Community College players, who play in pro basketball:
Grant Sitton (6'9''-PF-1993, played in 2012-14) played for Saitama Broncos in Japanese B3 League few monts ago
Adam Gehrig (6'6''-F, played in 2017-19) played for Ipswich Force in Australian NBL One last year
Chehales Tapscott (6'5''-F-1990, played in 2008-10) plays for Shanan United in Japanese B3 League
TJ Doman (6'4''-G, played in 2021-23) plays for Salem Capitals in the USBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Clackamas Community College basketball alumni.
Robert Ford III is last week best Cougars alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @Montana-State-Mens-Basketball)
