EuroBasket Pro Sun Devils Weekly Update

- April 4, 2019

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

EuroBasket Pro Sun Devils Weekly Update

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

   #1. James Harden (6'5''-SG-89, graduated '09, plays pro in the NBA) led Houston Rockets to a victory over the Sacramento Kings (38-40) 119-108 in the NBA in Saturday night's game. He was MVP of the game. Harden had a triple-double by scoring 50 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and passing 10 assists in 38 minutes. The Houston Rockets have a solid 51-28 record this season. It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row. There are only three games left until the end of the NBA Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. It's Harden's seventh year with the team. He has individually a very good season with high stats. Harden averages 36.4ppg, 6.5rpg, 7.6apg and 2.1spg in 74 games he played so far.

   #2. Kodi Justice (6'7''-G-95, graduated '18, plays in Poland) could not help Stelmet Enea BC Zielona Gora (4-18) in their last game on Sunday. Despite his very good performance Stelmet Enea BC Zielona Gora was defeated 112-106 on the road by the higher-ranked Avtodor (#9). Justice was the top scorer with 21 points. There are only four games left until the end of the VTB United League Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. Justice has relatively good stats this season 12.3ppg, 1.7rpg and 2.2apg.

   #3. Shaquielle McKissic (6'5''-SF-90, graduated '15, currently in Turkey) contributed to a Gaziantep Basketbol's victory against the closely-ranked Acibadem (11-11) 92-86 in the Turkish BSL on Saturday night. McKissic scored 13 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in a mere 19 minutes. Gaziantep Basketbol (14-8) is placed fourth in the BSL. McKissic has relatively good stats this year 12.3ppg, 3.1rpg, 2.0apg and 1.6spg in 22 games.

   #4. Gerry Blakes (6'4''-G-93, graduated '16, plays pro in Italy) was not able to help MIA-RO Cantu (12-12) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Blakes' very good performance MIA-RO Cantu was defeated 98-91 in Milano by the leading Armani. He was the second best scorer with 18 points. Blakes also added 6 rebounds. It's Blakes' first season with the team. He has relatively good stats this year 12.2ppg, 3.4rpg and 2.5apg.

   #5. Jeff Ayres (6'9''-F-87, graduated '09, plays in Japan) was the main contributor in a Ryukyu GK's victory against the sixth-ranked Fukuoka Rizing (11-41) 86-70 in the Japanese B League last Sunday. He was MVP of the game. Ayres had a double-double by scoring 18 points and getting 12 rebounds. He also added 2 blocks and 3 steals (made all of his six free throws) in 28 minutes. Ryukyu Golden Kings Okinawa (34-18) is placed first in West group. It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row. It's Ayres' first season with the team. Ayres has very impressive stats this year 15.1ppg, 9.0rpg and 1.7apg in 46 games.

   #6. Eric Jacobsen (6'10''-PF-94, graduated '16, currently in Japan), who plays in the Japanese B League was not able to secure a victory for Fukuoka Rizing (11-41) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite Jacobsen's very good performance the sixth-placed Fukuoka Rizing was edged 73-71 at home by the higher-ranked Shiga L-Stars (#5) in the West group. He recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and getting 12 rebounds. Jacobsen also added 3 assists. This season he has very high stats. Jacobsen averages 16.1ppg, 8.4rpg and 1.9apg.

   #7. Ruslan Pateev (7'0''-C-90, graduated '13, plays pro in Poland) helped Legia Warszawa win their game against the 13th-ranked AZS Koszalin 79-69 in the Polish EBL in Saturday night's game. Pateev recorded 6 points in only 10 minutes. This year he averages 7.0ppg and 4.0rpg in 25 games.

   #8. Jahii Carson (5'10''-PG-92, graduated '14, plays in Romania) couldn't help Pitesti (9-14) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite Carson's good performance the sixth-placed Pitesti was defeated in an overtime 78-74 on their home court in Pitesti by the leading Sibiu in the Group Red. He scored 14 points and added 3 assists. Carson has relatively good stats this season 14.9ppg, 3.1rpg, 3.7apg and 1.4spg.

   #9. Tra Holder (6'1''-G-95, graduated '18, currently in Germany) couldn't help Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt in their game against SC Rasta Vechta in the German BBL. Holder scored 6 points in 16 minutes. His team was badly defeated by 20 points 100-80. This year he averages 7.0ppg, 1.9rpg and 1.2apg in 10 games.

   #10. Willie Atwood (6'7''-F-94, graduated '16, plays pro in United Kingdom) couldn't help Surrey Scorchers (5-21) in their last game on Sunday. Despite his good performance Surrey Scorchers was defeated 96-83 in London by the leading Lions. Atwood scored 10 points, had 8 boards, handed out 3 passes and blocked 3 shots. He has relatively good stats this season 10.2ppg, 6.4rpg and 2.4apg.

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

Tyshawn Abbott (6'4''-G-88) played for Rayos de Hermosillo in Mexican CIBACOPA few monts ago
Torian Graham (6'5''-G-93) plays for Den Bosch in Dutch Eredivisie
Ikechukwu Diogu (6'9''-F/C-83) played for Vaqueros de Bayamon in Puerto Rican BSN last year
Shannon Evans II (6'1''-G-94) plays for Atomeromu in Hungarian A Division
Jonathan Gilling (6'8''-F-91) plays for Melilla Baloncesto in Spanish LEB Gold
Jermaine Marshall (6'4''-G-90) plays for Nantes in French ProB
Eric Boateng (6'10''-C-85) plays for Saint Vallier Basket Drome in French NM1
Jordan Bachynski (7'2''-C-89) played for Formosa Dreamers in Taiwanese ASEAN League last year
Chris Colvin (6'2''-G-90) plays for South Florida Gold in the ABA
Rihards Kuksiks (6'7''-SF-88) plays for Baltur Cento in Italian Serie A2
Obinna Oleka (6'8''-PF-93) plays for St. John's Edge in the NBL Canada
Bo Barnes (6'4''-G-90) played for Forks Up in the The Basketball Tournament last year

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