EuroBasket Pro Governors Weekly Update

- April 26, 2026

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

EuroBasket Pro Governors Weekly Update

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

   #1. Me'Kell Burries, a 26-year-old guard standing at 6'3'' who graduated from Austin Peay in 2025, is currently playing professionally in Chile. In a recent game, despite his exceptional performance, Burries could not help his team, Castro, who is currently in sixth place with a 2-6 record. Castro suffered a tough 98-75 loss on the road against the third-ranked CD Espanol Osorno in the Sur group. Burries showcased his talent by scoring 19 points and providing 4 assists in 37 minutes of play, making him the second-highest scorer in the game. This remarkable performance is particularly noteworthy as Burries is in his rookie season in professional basketball. Although Castro did not secure the victory, Burries' individual contributions did not go unnoticed. Throughout the Regular Season, Burries has consistently delivered strong performances, maintaining impressive averages of 22.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game across the eight games he has played so far. Despite the team's challenges, Burries has emerged as a standout player, showcasing his skills and potential on the court.

   #2. DeMarcus Sharp, a 6'3'' guard and 27-year-old Governors alum from 2024, currently playing professionally in Bulgaria, showcased his skills in the recent game for Akademik Plovdiv. Despite his outstanding performance, Akademik Plovdiv faced a tough 73-86 loss to the top-ranked Rilski team in Samokov. Sharp proved to be a key player for his team, emerging as the second-highest scorer with 19 points alongside 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals in 38 minutes on the court. This remarkable display of talent is particularly impressive considering that Sharp is only in his second season of professional basketball. Unfortunately, this defeat marked Akademik Plovdiv's fourth consecutive loss, bringing an end to their regular season. Sharp, in his first year with the team, has been a consistent performer throughout the season, averaging 14.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game across 15 games. Despite the team's recent struggles, Sharp's contributions on the court have not gone unnoticed, solidifying his position as a key player for Akademik Plovdiv.

   #3. Sevon Witt, a 26-year-old 6'8'' forward who graduated from Austin Peay in 2025, showcased his skills in the recent game but could not prevent Iskra Svit (15-21) from falling to a 86-99 defeat at home against the higher-ranked (#3) Slovan. Despite the loss, Witt emerged as the top scorer for Iskra Svit, contributing 22 points in just 22 minutes of play. This season marks Witt's debut with the team, and he has been demonstrating consistent performance, averaging 14.9 points and 6.7 rebounds per game in 34 appearances. In the match against Slovan, Witt delivered an impressive performance, scoring 22 points and securing 3 rebounds, showcasing his talent and determination on the court as he strives to help his team achieve success in the league.

   #4. Isaac Haney, a 23-year-old 6'2'' guard and Governors alumnus from 2025, currently plays professionally in Spain. In a recent game, despite his efforts, he was unable to help Valladolid (17-9) secure a victory. The team suffered a crushing 102-75 defeat at the hands of the lower-ranked (#6) Lliria in the West group, where Haney contributed 10 points in 25 minutes of play. Even though Haney displayed an impressive performance against Lliria, scoring 10 points and grabbing 3 rebounds, his team, Valladolid, ultimately lost the game. Throughout the season, Haney has maintained solid statistics, averaging 14.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game over 26 appearances.

   #5. Venezuelan point guard Carlos Paez, a 26-year-old standing at 5'11'', graduated from SE Louisiana in 2025 after playing for Austin Peay from 2019 to 2023. He received the CSC NCAA Division I Academic All-District Team award during his time at Austin Peay. Currently playing professionally in Venezuela, Paez recently showcased his skills in a game where his team Brillantes faced off against the higher-ranked (#3) Spartans in a derby match. Despite Paez's impressive performance of 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists in 27 minutes, Brillantes unfortunately suffered a close 84-88 loss to the Spartans. This defeat marked Brillantes' third consecutive loss. Throughout the season, Paez has maintained solid statistics, averaging 10.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game over 15 games. His contributions on the court have been notable, demonstrating his value as a key player for his team.

   #6. Ja'Monta Black, a 25-year-old guard standing at 6'4'' and an alumnus of Governors from the class of 2024, showcased his skills as he guided his team to the final of the A-Sun Tournament that year. Currently playing professionally in Spain, he recently led Cordoba CB to a remarkable victory over the league leaders Castello, with a convincing scoreline of 105-75 in the Spanish Segunda FEB, which is the third division of Spanish basketball. In a standout performance on Saturday night, Black was named the MVP of the game after contributing 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist in just 23 minutes of play. With an impressive season average of 12.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.2 steals per game over 25 appearances, Black has consistently demonstrated his value on the court. His recent stellar display against Castello not only secured a crucial win for his team but also reaffirmed his reputation as a true champion.

   #7. Darius Dawson, a 25-year-old 6'6'' small forward who graduated from Austin Peay in 2025 and helped them reach the final of the ECBL that year, is currently playing professionally in Germany. Recently, he showcased his skills while playing for BBC Coburg in the German BARMER 2. Basketball Bundesliga ProB, the third division of German basketball. In a recent game against the third-ranked Westerstede, Dawson played a significant role in his team's dominant 92-68 victory. He displayed an impressive performance by contributing 15 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, and distributing 3 assists in just 27 minutes of play. Throughout the season, Dawson has been consistently performing well, maintaining high statistics. He has been averaging 17.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game across 26 games. His contributions on the court have undoubtedly been instrumental in his team's success, making him a standout champion in his league.

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

Chris Horton (6'8''-C-1994, played in 2012-16) plays for Umana Reyer Venezia in Italian Serie A
Pavle Djurisic (6'9''-C-2000, played in 2019-20) plays for Primorje 1945 in Montenegrin Erste Liga
Terry Taylor (6'5''-F-1999, played in 2017-21) plays for Iowa Wolves in the NBA G League
Dezmond Jones (5'10''-PG-2001, played in 2023-24) played for Rogaska in Slovenian Liga OTP banka few monts ago
Cameron Copeland (6'7''-G/F-2000, played in 2021-23) plays for Mazeikiai in Lithuanian NKL
John Murry (6'5''-G-1995, played in 2015-17) played for Namuwongo Blazers in Ugandan NBL last year
Edward Dyson III (6'4''-F-1992, played in 2013-15) plays for Glass City Wranglers in the TBL

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