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EuroBasket Pro Boilermakers Weekly Update
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Every week we bring you a list of the top former Boilermakers players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. Andreona Keys, a 30-year-old 5'10'' guard who graduated from Purdue in 2018 and received an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention award that year, currently plays professionally in Romania. In a recent game, Keys, representing Targoviste, faced off against Rapid in the Romanian Liga Nationala. Despite her impressive performance of scoring 7 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and providing 1 assist in 25 minutes on the court, Targoviste was defeated 98-68 by the second-ranked Rapid team at home.
Throughout the season, Keys has maintained solid statistics, averaging 10.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game in the 14 games she has played so far. Her dedication and skills on the court have been recognized, with her past participation in the Eurobasket Summer League playing a pivotal role in securing her position in professional basketball.
#2. Australian Abbey Ellis, a 25-year-old guard standing at 5'6'' and an alumna of Boilermakers from 2024, showcased her talent in the recent game for the Diamond Valley Eagles. Despite her outstanding performance, the team, currently ranked fifth with a 4-2 record, faced a tough loss of 62-77 against the lower-ranked (#7) Knox Raiders in the South group. Ellis emerged as the champion scorer of the game, contributing 21 points along with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals in 38 minutes of play. This remarkable display of skill is commendable, especially considering it is only her second season in professional basketball.
Although the Diamond Valley Eagles were unable to secure a victory in this match, it is important to note that it is still early in the season, leaving room for improvement and potential turnarounds. Despite the setback, Ellis's individual performance has been stellar throughout the season. She currently boasts impressive statistics, averaging 26.7 points per game (ranking her fourth best in the league), 6.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 3.2 steals per game across six games. With such strong numbers and contributions, Ellis continues to prove herself as a standout finalist in the league.
#3. Reagan Bass, a towering 6'2'' forward who graduated from Purdue in 2025 and now plays professionally in Australia, recently faced a tough challenge when her team, Geelong United, took on the formidable Wildcats in the Australian NBL One North league, which is the second division. Despite her best efforts, Geelong United, currently ranked 19th with a 0-5 record, suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the league-leading Wildcats, with a final score of 87-47.
In this particular game, Bass struggled to make a significant impact, only contributing 3 points and 7 rebounds in 24 minutes of play. It was a disappointing result for her team, as they have yet to secure a win in the Regular Season. However, Bass had a standout performance in a previous game against Eltham W., where she managed 3 points and 7 rebounds, showcasing her skills on the court.
Despite the challenging circumstances, Bass has been putting up respectable numbers this season, averaging 10.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game over the course of five games. While the recent game against the Wildcats may not have been one of her best, Bass continues to show determination and skill as she competes in the league as a standout champion.
Other former Purdue University players, who play in pro basketball:
Ae'Rianna Harris (6'1''-F-1998, played in 2016-20) plays for Hradec Kralove in Czech Republic ZBL
Lasha Petree (6'0''-G, played in 2022-23) plays for M.Haifa in Israeli D1
Jeanae Terry (5'1''-PG-2001, played in 2021-24) plays for Vimpelin Veto in Finnish Korisliiga
Destini Lombard (5'9''-G-2002, played in 2024-25) plays for Bydgoszcz in Polish OBLK
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Purdue University basketball alumni.
Andreona Keys is last week best Boilermakers alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @csmtargovisteofficial)
