EuroBasket Pro Musketeers Weekly Update

- March 14, 2019

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

EuroBasket Pro Musketeers Weekly Update

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

   #1. Jalen Reynolds (6'10''-F-92, graduated '16, plays pro in Russia) led his Russian team Zenit Sankt Petersburg to a victory over the closely-ranked Avtodor (8-11) crushing them 103-81 in the VTB United League on Sunday night. He was MVP of the game. Reynolds recorded 24 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 21 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his third season in pro basketball. Zenit Sankt Petersburg (11-7) is placed sixth in the VTB United League. Reynolds' team will play only one more game in the VTB United League Regular Season. And that game will be critical. It's Reynolds' first year with the team. He has individually a very good season with high stats. Reynolds averages 17.6ppg, 8.3rpg, 1.3apg and 1.5spg.

   #2. Experienced Josh Duncan (6'8''-F/C-86, played in 2004-08, plays in Japan) was the major contributor in a Chiba Jets' victory against the sixth-ranked Yokohama BC (12-32) crushing them 110-83 in the Japanese B League in Saturday night's game. Duncan recorded 25 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Chiba Jets (37-7) are placed first in East group. It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row. It's Duncan's first season with the team. He has relatively good stats this year 13.6ppg, 6.4rpg and 1.9apg in 36 games he played so far.

   #3. Jordan Crawford (6'4''-G-88, graduated '10, currently in China), who plays in the Chinese CBA could not help Sichuan Blue Whales (11-35) in their game last Friday. Despite his very good performance Sichuan Blue Whales were crushed 126-90 on the road by the much higher-ranked Xinjiang Flying Tige (#4). Crawford was the top scorer with 41 points. He also added 3 assists in 45 minutes. The Regular Season already ended. This season Crawford has very high stats. He averages 36.5ppg, 3.7rpg and 3.7apg.

   #4. Kerem Kanter (6'10''-F-95, graduated '18, plays pro in Lithuania) was not able to help Dzukija (7-16) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Dzukija lost in an overtime 82-88 at home to the second-ranked Neptunas. Kanter had a double-double by scoring 24 points and getting 11 rebounds; not bad, considering it's only his first season in pro basketball. It was Dzukija's third consecutive loss in a row. Kanter has very impressive stats this year 22.8ppg, 9.5rpg and 1.3spg in four games.

   #5. Kaiser Gates (6'8''-F-96, graduated '18, plays in the NBA G League) was not able to secure a victory for the Windy City Bulls (25-20) in their game last Thursday. Despite his very good performance the Windy City Bulls were defeated 127-118 in Westchester by the Knicks. Gates recorded a double-double by scoring 28 points and getting 10 rebounds in 38 minutes. There are only four games left until the end of the NBA G League Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. Gates has relatively good stats this season 12.9ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.9apg.

   #6. Jamel McLean (6'8''-C-88, graduated '11, currently in Russia) couldn't help Lokomotiv in their game against Unics Kazan in the Eurocup. He scored 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. His team lost 65-69. McLean has relatively good stats this year 10.3ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.6apg and 1.4spg in 16 games.

   #7. Tu Holloway (6'0''-G-89, graduated '12, plays pro in Turkey) couldn't help Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi (9-14) in their game last Saturday. Despite Holloway's very good performance Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi was badly defeated 93-74 in a derby game by the lower-ranked Galatasaray (#6). He was the top scorer with 16 points. Holloway also added 5 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 31 minutes. This season Holloway has very high stats. He averages 20.7ppg, 2.8rpg, 4.7apg and 1.5spg.

   #8. Matt Stainbrook (6'10''-C-92, graduated '15, plays in Spain) contributed to a Real Betis' victory against the league outsider Caceres Basket 80-71 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) in Saturday night's game. He recorded 12 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. This year Stainbrook averages 8.4ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.5apg in 25 games.

   #9. Isaiah Philmore (6'8''-F-89, graduated '14, currently in Romania) helped Sibiu win their game against the fifth-ranked Timisoara crushing them 97-71 in the Romanian Liga Nationala last Saturday. Philmore scored 15 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 24 minutes. Philmore has relatively good stats this season 14.6ppg and 4.6rpg. He is a naturalized German.

   #10. Sean O'Mara (6'10''-F/C-95, graduated '18, plays pro in Finland) helped BC Nokia win their game against one of league's weakest teams UU-Korihait 84-80 in the Finnish Korisliiga on Wednesday night. He scored 17 points, grabbed 8 boards, handed out 3 passes and blocked 2 shots. O'Mara has very impressive stats this year 18.0ppg, 8.1rpg and 2.1apg in 32 games.

Other former Xavier University players, who play in pro basketball:

Justin Doellman (6'9''-F-85) played for BAXI Manresa in Spanish Liga Endesa few monts ago
Edmond Sumner (6'6''-G-95) plays for Indiana Pacers in the NBA
J.P. Macura (6'5''-G-95) plays for Charlotte Hornets in the NBA
Semaj Christon (6'3''-G-92) plays for Beer Sheva in Israeli Winner League
Justin Cage (6'6''-F-85) plays for Belfius Mons-Hainaut in Belgian Euromillions League
James Farr (6'10''-F-92) plays for Mitteldeutscher BC Weissenfels in German BBL
Trevon Bluiett (6'6''-G-94) plays for Salt Lake City Stars in the NBA G League
Jason Love (6'9''-C-87) played for Union SF in Argentinian La Liga Argentina last year
Travis Taylor (6'8''-F-90) plays for Bandirma Kirmizi in Turkish TBL
Benjamin Raymond (6'6''-G/F-87) plays for A.Costa IM in Italian Serie A2
Kenny Frease (7'0''-C-89) plays for Monthey in Swiss SBL
Malcolm Bernard (6'6''-F/G-94) plays for BC Nokia in Finnish Korisliiga
Dee Davis (5'10''-PG-93) plays for Nantes in French ProB
Tim Stainbrook (6'6''-F-94) plays for Caceres in Spanish EBA
Remy Abell (6'5''-G-92) plays for Oroszlany in Hungarian B Division
Adrion Graves (6'4''-G-86) played for Indiana Dream in the MBL last year
Jeff Robinson (6'11''-F-90) played for Bearcat Jam in the The Basketball Tournament last year

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