EuroBasket Pro Bison Weekly Update

EuroBasket Pro Bison Weekly Update


Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC

We bring you last week's top former Bison players who are currently playing in pro basketball.


   #1. Tyson Ward (6'6''-SF-1997, played in 2016-20, plays pro in Greece) was the major contributor in Olympiacos' victory against the tenth-ranked Maroussi (0-1) 100-81 in the Greek GBL in Sunday night's game. He recorded 14 points and added 3 assists in a mere 17 minutes. It was his first game for Olympiacos this season. His team is placed fourth in the GBL. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.

   #2. Rocky Kreuser (6'9''-F-1999, played in 2017-22, plays in Greece). He could not help Panionios (1-1) to beat ratiopharm Ulm (2-0) in the Eurocup. Kreuser scored 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds (was perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line). But Panionios was defeated 103-96 on the road by the second-ranked ratiopharm Ulm. But the season just started, so everything may happen. It's Kreuser's first year with the team. This season he averages 9.5ppg and 3.5rpg.

   #3. Vinnie Shahid (5'11''-PG-1998, played in 2018-20, currently in Mexico) led Panteras de Aguascalientes to an easy victory against the ninth-ranked Correcaminos (11-17) crushing them 110-90 in the Mexican LNBP (second division) on Friday night. He scored 11 points in a mere 16 minutes. Panteras de Aguascalientes (12-4) is placed second in the LNBP. It was his team's tenth consecutive victory in a row. It's Shahid's first season with the team. This year Shahid averages 8.3ppg, 1.8rpg and 2.6apg in 12 games he played so far.

   #4. Sam Griesel (6'7''-G/F-2000, played in 2018-22, plays pro in Germany) was not able to help ALBA Berlin in their game against Chalon/Saor (4-0) in the Basketball Champions League. Griesel recorded 7 points and blocked 2 blocks. It was his first game for ALBA Berlin this season. ALBA Berlin was defeated 81-76 on the opponent's court by the leading Chalon/Saor.


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

Taylor Braun (6'7''-G/F-1991, played in 2009-14) played for Windy City Bulls in the NBA G League
Jacksen Moni (6'10''-F-2003, played in 2024-25) plays for San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Summer League

Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of North Dakota State University basketball alumni.

Tyson Ward (Greece) (Photo: @parisbasket)

Rocky Kreuser (Greece) (Photo: @PAOKBasketb)

Vinnie Shahid (Mexico) (Photo: @pallvarese)