POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
EuroBasket Pro Trojans Weekly Update
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We bring you last week's top former Trojans players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Experienced champion Ashley Beverly-Kelley, a 32-year-old guard standing at 5'6'' who graduated from Troy in 2016 and received the All-Sun Belt All-Tournament MVP award that year, currently plays professionally in Russia. In a recent game, she led Nadezhda to a triumphant 85-73 victory over the third-ranked Nika with an outstanding performance, earning herself the MVP title of the game. Beverly-Kelley showcased her skills by scoring 23 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and providing 8 assists in just 34 minutes of play.
Nadezhda Orenburg, currently placed fourth in the Places 1-6 group with a record of 18-9, benefited greatly from Beverly-Kelley's impressive contributions on the court. Her remarkable display not only against Nika but throughout the season, where she has been consistently averaging 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.9 steals per game in the 33 games she has played so far, has undeniably played a crucial role in her team's journey to becoming the champion.
#2. TaiSheka Porchia, a 6'1'' forward and 25-year-old Trojans alumni from the class of 2024, currently showcases her talents playing professionally in Romania. In a recent thrilling matchup, she led Arad to a narrow 74-73 victory over the league-leading Sf.Gheorghe team, displaying her prowess on the court. Porchia's stellar performance earned her the title of MVP for the game, as she recorded an impressive double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds in just 32 minutes of play.
Despite being only in her second season in professional basketball, Porchia's impact was undeniable, especially in such a crucial game between two top 4 ranked teams in the league. Her team, FCC Baschet Arad, secured their third consecutive victory thanks in large part to her exceptional contributions.
Porchia's standout display against Sf.Gheorghe not only secured the victory for her team but also earned her the prestigious Triple-Double Badge from eurobasket.com, highlighting her status as a champion player. Throughout the season, she has consistently delivered high-level performances, averaging 19.2 points per game (the second-best in the league), along with 11.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.4 steals per game in 21 appearances. Her remarkable year has solidified her reputation as a finalist player in the league.
#3. Brianna Jackson, the 25-year-old forward standing at 6'3" who graduated from Troy in 2025 and helped lead them to the final of the WNIT that year, currently plays professionally in Mexico. In a recent game, she was unable to assist the struggling Abejas (2-11) in their match against the Santas, who are ranked fifth in the league. Despite her strong performance, Abejas fell short at home, losing 80-88.
During the game, Jackson showcased her skills by recording a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, along with contributing 4 blocks in just 21 minutes of play. Unfortunately, this defeat marked Abejas' sixth consecutive loss. With only three games remaining in the Regular Season, every upcoming match is crucial for the team.
Despite Jackson's remarkable effort against the Santas, where she scored 11 points, secured 10 rebounds, and provided 2 assists, her team was unable to secure the victory. Throughout this season, Jackson has been averaging 9.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game across 11 appearances.
Other former Troy University players, who play in pro basketball:
Nia Daniel (5'10''-G-2001, played in 2022-24) plays for Arxil in Spanish LF2
Agustina Talasimov (5'9''-F-1999, played in 2023-24) plays for GEIG in Spanish LF2
Janeen Camp (6'5''-PG, played in 2023-23) played for Mineras in Mexican LMBPF few monts ago
Tina Stephens (6'2''-PF-1999, played in 2021-22) plays for Al-Adeem in Qatari D1
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Troy University basketball alumni.
Ashley Beverly-Kelley is last week best Trojans alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @bcnadezhda/?ref=page_internal)
