EuroBasket Pro Dukes Weekly Update

- February 20, 2019

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

EuroBasket Pro Dukes Weekly Update

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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Dukes alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.

   #1. Jackson Kent (6'7''-G-93, graduated '17, plays pro in Germany) was the major contributor in Nuernberg's victory against the closely-ranked Gladiators (11-12) 86-70 in the German ProA (second division) in Saturday night's game. He scored 16 points and grabbed 4 rebounds (was perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line) in 30 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Kent's second season in pro basketball. Nuernberg Falcons BC (11-10) is placed eighth in the ProA. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. Kent has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages 15.1ppg, 3.2rpg, 3.0apg and 1.5spg in 21 games he played so far.

   #2. Denzel Bowles (6'10''-F/C-89, graduated '11, plays in Japan) led Kanazawa Samuraiz to a victory over the leader Kumamoto Volters (29-12) 85-77 in the Japanese B2 League last Saturday. He was MVP of the game. Bowles recorded a double-double by scoring 40 points and getting 11 rebounds. He also added 3 assists. Kanazawa Samuraiz (17-24) is placed fourth in Central group. It's Bowles' first season with the team. This year Bowles has very high stats. He averages 21.7ppg, 11.4rpg and 3.1apg.

   #3. Andrey Semenov (6'7''-F-90, graduated '14, currently in Russia) was the main contributor in a Runa Basket's victory against the closely-ranked Cheb.Yastreby (16-14) 91-72 in the Russian Superleague 2 (third division) on Tuesday night. He was MVP of the game. Semenov had a double-double by scoring 26 points and getting 13 rebounds. He also added 3 assists in 33 minutes. Runa Basket Moscow (23-7) is placed third in the Superleague 2. It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row. Semenov has very impressive stats this year 28.7ppg, 6.8rpg, 2.4apg and 2.0spg in nine games.

   #4. Yohanny Dalembert (6'8''-F, graduated '17, plays pro in Canada) contributed to a 2-point Sudbury Five's victory against the Kitchener-Waterloo Titans (13-14) 106-104 in the NBL Canada in Monday night's game. He recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and getting 11 rebounds. Dalembert also added 3 blocks. The Sudbury Five has 16-15 record this season. It's Dalembert's first year with the team. This year he has very high stats. Dalembert averages 28.7ppg, 6.8rpg, 2.4apg and 2.0spg. He has also Canadian passport.

Other former James Madison University players, who play in pro basketball:

Ron Curry (6'3''-G-93) plays for Falco-Vulcano in Hungarian A Division
Thomas Vodanovich (6'7''-F-94) plays for New Zealand Breakers in Australian NBL
Juwann James (6'6''-F/C-87) plays for Lugano Tigers in Swiss SBL
A.J. Davis (6'6''-G-87) plays for Zakho in Iraqi IBL
Andre Nation (6'5''-G) plays for Ballincollig in Irish Division 1
Kyle Swanston (6'7''-G/F-86) played for The Founding Fathers in the The Basketball Tournament few monts ago
James Millen (6'4''-G-87) played for The Founding Fathers in the The Basketball Tournament last year
Dimitrije Cabarkapa (6'10''-F-93) played for The Founding Fathers in the The Basketball Tournament last year
Shakir Brown (6'6''-G/F) played for The Founding Fathers in the The Basketball Tournament last year
Joey McLean (6'0''-PG) plays for Al Bataeh in UAE D1
Terrence Johnson (6'4''-G) plays for Sportivo America in Argentinian La Liga Argentina

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