EuroBasket Pro Wildcats Weekly Update

EuroBasket Pro Wildcats Weekly Update


Courtesy of Sports I.T. Solutions / Eurobasket.com

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


   #1. Brandon Tabb (6'4''-G-95, graduated '18, plays pro in Denmark) was the major contributor in a Horsens IC's victory against the second-ranked BMS Skovlunde (7-15) crushing them 112-67 in the Danish BasketLigaen on Thursday night. Tabb recorded 18 points and had 3 steals in a mere 19 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his first season in pro basketball. It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group ProA. Horsens IC (18-6) is placed second. It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row. It's Tabb's first year with the team. Tabb has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages 16.4ppg, 3.4rpg, 1.9apg and 2.2spg. He is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas.

   #2. Reggie Baker (6'4''-G-93, graduated '17, plays in Georgia) led Olimpi to a double overtime (!!!) victory against the closely-ranked TSU-Hyundai (8-6) 97-94 in a derby game in the Georgian Superleague in Wednesday night's game. He scored 13 points, grabbed 4 boards, handed out 3 passes and blocked 2 shots. Olimpi Tbilisi (8-6) is placed fourth in the Superleague. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Baker has relatively good stats this year 10.7ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.8apg in six games he played so far.

   #3. Alexander Starling (6'6''-F-89, graduated '11, currently in Australia), who plays in the Australian State League (second division) could not help North Adelaide Rockets in their game last Saturday. Despite Starling's very good performance his team were edged 82-81 on the road by the much lower-ranked Norwood Flames (#7) in the Premier League. He was the second best scorer with 17 points. Starling also added 9 rebounds in 38 minutes. This season Starling has very high stats. He averages 17.0ppg, 8.7rpg, 2.0apg and 2.0spg.

   #4. Garrius Holloman (6'6''-F-89, graduated '12, plays pro in Kosovo) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Bashkimi (11-12) 86-68 in the Kosovan Superliga on Saturday night. Holloman recorded 7 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Golden Eagle Ylli (15-7) is placed second in the Superliga. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. Holloman has relatively good stats this year 13.4ppg, 9.4rpg, 3.3apg and 1.3spg in eight games. Worth to mention he played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball.

   #5. Travis Elliott (6'8''-C-91, graduated '15, plays in Argentina) was not able to help Petrolero (12-20) in their game last Friday. Despite Elliott's good performance the sixth-placed Petrolero (12-20) was defeated 105-90 in General Roca by the higher-ranked Progreso (#5) in the South - South group. He scored 10 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 19 minutes. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. This season Elliott averages 7.8ppg and 6.6rpg.


Other former Bethune-Cookman University players, who play in pro basketball:

Josue Salaam (6'4''-G-94) plays for Santos de San Luis Potosi in Mexican LNBP
Johnny McClenton (6'6''-F-77) plays for Southwest Warriors in the ABA
Malik Jackson (6'6''-F-92) played for Santa Ana in Salvadorean Liga MB few monts ago

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

Brandon Tabb (Denmark) (Photo: @hicbasket)

Reggie Baker (Georgia) (Photo: @bcolimpi)

Alexander Starling (Australia) (Photo: @northadelai)