EuroBasket Pro Blue Devils Weekly Update

- February 20, 2019

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

EuroBasket Pro Blue Devils Weekly Update

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

   #1. Kenneth Horton (6'7''-F-89, graduated '12, plays pro in Kazakhstan) led his Kazakhstan team Astana to a victory over the 12th-ranked Stelmet Enea BC (4-12) 84-70 in the VTB United League on Tuesday night. He was MVP of the game. Horton recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and getting 11 rebounds in 35 minutes. BK Astana (10-6) is placed fifth in the VTB United League. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. There are only four games left until the end of the VTB United League Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Horton has relatively good stats this season 13.1ppg, 7.4rpg and 1.6spg.

   #2. Khalen Cumberlander (6'3''-G, graduated '17, plays in Portugal) was the main contributor in Ovarense's victory against the ninth-ranked Vitoria SC (7-10) crushing them 82-60 in the Portuguese LPB in Saturday night's game. Cumberlander was MVP of the game. He scored 18 points, had 5 boards, dished 5 assists and stole 3 balls; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Cumberlander's second season in pro basketball. Ovarense Dolce Vita (11-7) is placed fourth in the LPB. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. Cumberlander has relatively good stats this year 13.8ppg, 4.2rpg, 4.3apg and 1.7spg in 19 games he played so far.

   #3. Faronte Drakeford (6'7''-F-92, graduated '15, currently in Luxembourg) contributed to a 3-point Heffingen's victory against the fourth-ranked Larochette (1-1) 83-80 in the Luxembourg Total League last Saturday. Drakeford was MVP of the game. He recorded a double-double by scoring 31 points and getting 12 rebounds. Drakeford also added 3 assists in 38 minutes. BBC US Hiefenech Heffingen (2-0) is placed first in Places 7-14 group. There are only four games left until the end of the Second Stage. So now every game will be important. Drakeford has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages 37.5ppg, 11.0rpg and 2.5apg.

   #4. Brandon Peel (6'7''-F-94, graduated '16, plays pro in United Kingdom) contributed to a London Lions' victory against the eighth-ranked Cheshire Phoenix (10-12) 101-94 in the British BBL on Sunday night. He recorded 16 points; not bad, considering it's only Peel's third season in pro basketball. London Lions (15-2) is placed first in the BBL. It was his team's 12th consecutive victory in a row. Peel has relatively good stats this year 12.6ppg, 7.9rpg, 1.2apg and 1.2spg in 17 games.

   #5. Joe Efese (6'6''-PF-90, graduated '13, plays in Chile) was the major contributor in a 1-point CD Universidad Catolica de Santiago's victory against the fifth-ranked Espanol de Talca (10-22) 89-88 in the Chilean Liga Nacional in Sunday night's game. He recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and getting 12 rebounds. Efese also added 6 assists in 40 minutes. CD Universidad Catolica de Santiago (2-6) is placed fifth in Conferencia Centro. This season Efese has very high stats. He averages 17.7ppg, 8.6rpg, 1.8apg and 1.3bpg.

   #6. Experienced Javier Mojica (6'3''-SG-84, graduated '07, currently in Mexico) helped Lenadores win their game against the leader Fuerza Regia crushing them 104-82 in the Mexican LNBP (second division) last Tuesday. He was MVP of the game. Mojica recorded 20 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Mojica has very impressive stats this year 17.9ppg, 5.7rpg, 3.3apg and 1.8spg in 29 games. He is a naturalized Puerto Rican.

Other former Central Connecticut State University players, who play in pro basketball:

Kyle Vinales (6'1''-G-92) plays for AEK Larnaca in Cypriot Division A
Devan Bailey (6'2''-G-89) plays for Marmande in French NM2
Corsley Edwards (6'9''-C/F-79) played for Ball Hogs in the Big3 few monts ago
Keith Closs (7'4''-C-77) plays for Tonga NT in Tongan Mitchell Cup

Notice: The list above includes only some of the Central Connecticut State University alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check COMPLETE LIST.