EuroBasket Pro Braves Weekly Update

- May 6, 2026

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

EuroBasket Pro Braves Weekly Update

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

   #1. Experienced Auston Barnes, a 6'8'' power forward who is 34 years old and a Bradley graduate from 2015, currently playing professionally in Hungary, showcased his skills as he led Szolnok to a decisive 88-74 victory over the seventh-ranked Atomeromu in a Hungarian Nemzeti Bajnoksag I/A game on Saturday night. In an impressive performance, Barnes contributed 15 points, secured 4 rebounds, and provided 1 assist in 31 minutes of play, proving instrumental in his team's success and earning him the title of champion of the game. With this win, NHSZ-Szolnoki Olajbanyasz, boasting a record of 23-3, currently holds the fifth position in the Play-Off group standings. Throughout the season, Barnes has maintained solid statistics, averaging 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game across the 31 games he has played so far. His consistent performance and leadership on the court have undoubtedly been key factors in Szolnok's success, positioning him as a standout champion and finalist in the team's journey.

   #2. Duke Deen, a 24-year-old point guard standing at 5'8'' and an alumnus of the Braves in 2025, is currently playing professionally in Denmark. In a recent game, Deen led the Bakken Bears to a resounding victory over the fourth-ranked Horsens IC with a dominant performance. Scoring 13 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and dishing out 7 assists in just 29 minutes of play, Deen showcased his versatility and skill on the court. The Bakken Bears Aarhus, with a record of 26-6, are currently sitting at the top of the standings in the Places 1-6 group, thanks in part to Deen's contributions. This season marks Deen's first with the team, and he has been making a significant impact with his impressive stats of 11.6 points per game, 2.9 rebounds per game, 5.6 assists per game, and 1.2 steals per game in 34 appearances. Deen's standout performance against Horsens IC exemplifies his capabilities as a champion on the court, leading his team to victory and solidifying his position as a key player for the Bakken Bears.

   #3. Dutch champion Luuk Van Bree, a 6'8'' forward aged 30, who graduated from Bradley in 2019 after helping them win the MVC Tournament, currently plays professionally in Holland. Recently, he was unable to lead Den Bosch (18-13) to victory against ZZ Leiden (16-16) in the BNXT League. Despite his individual effort of scoring 8 points and grabbing 3 rebounds in 25 minutes, Den Bosch suffered a disappointing 93-75 loss at home to the lower-ranked (#10) ZZ Leiden. With only two games remaining in the BNXT League Regular Season, every match becomes crucial for the teams. Van Bree, averaging 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game in 31 appearances this season, continues to make valuable contributions, although his team fell short in the recent matchup against ZZ Leiden.

   #4. Finnish player Ville Tahvanainen, a 6'4'' guard who is 25 years old and an alumnus of the Braves in 2023 when they were crowned MVC Regular Season Champion, currently plays professionally in Finland. In a recent game, he played a crucial role in leading his team to a resounding 97-77 victory over the sixth-ranked Seagulls in the Finnish Korisliiga. Tahvanainen showcased his skills as a champion by contributing 6 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists during the game, helping his team secure the win. His impressive performance highlighted his talent and was essential in the team's success. Throughout the season, Tahvanainen has maintained solid statistics, averaging 11.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game in 39 appearances. His consistency and contributions on the court demonstrate why he is considered a finalist.

   #5. Australian champion Jayden Hodgson, a 6'3'' guard aged 28, graduated from GVSU in 2020 but previously played for Bradley between 2016 and 2019, where he helped them to win the MVC Tournament. Currently, he is playing professionally in Australia. In a recent Australian NBL One game, Hodgson's team, Logan Thunder (3-0), secured an impressive 103-77 victory over the seventh-ranked Meteors (2-2). Hodgson contributed 9 points in just 16 minutes of play. Despite the early stage of the season, Logan Thunder is performing well and currently holds the second position in the North group, having won all three games in the Regular Season. Hodgson's standout performance against Mackay M showcased his skills on the court, where he scored 9 points, grabbed 2 rebounds, and dished out 2 assists. This not only helped secure the victory for his team but also highlighted his abilities as a finalist player. In the three games played this season, Hodgson has averaged 6.0 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, demonstrating his consistent contribution to the team's success.

Other former Bradley University players, who play in pro basketball:

Elijah Childs (6'8''-F-1999, played in 2017-21) plays for H.Gilboa Galil in Israeli Winner League
Malevy Leons (6'10''-F-1999, played in 2021-24) plays for Golden State Warriors in the NBA
Donte Thomas (6'7''-F-1996, played in 2014-18) played for Fortitudo BO in Italian Serie A2 few monts ago
Christian Davis (6'7''-G/F-2001, played in 2022-25) plays for Karhubasket in Finnish Korisliiga
Darius Hannah (6'9''-F-2002, played in 2020-25) plays for Urban Latti Kiryat Ata in Israeli Winner League
Luqman Lundy (6'4''-G-1996, played in 2017-19) played for Fer.Beira in Mozambican D1 last year
Walter Lemon Jr. (6'3''-G-1992, played in 2010-14) plays for Al Arabi in Qatari QBL
Zek Montgomery (6'6''-G-2002, played in 2024-25) plays for Kosice Wolves in Slovakian Tipos SBL
Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye (6'4''-G-1996, played in 2015-19) plays for Njardvik in Icelandic Subway League
Aristide Boya (7'1''-C-1999, played in 2018-22) plays for Coldmaris BBC Nord Dragonz Eisenstadt in Austrian BSL
Koch Bar (6'11''-C/F-1996, played in 2016-20) played for Spintex in Ghanian ABL D1 last year

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