EuroBasket Pro Horned Frogs Weekly Update

- May 8, 2026

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

EuroBasket Pro Horned Frogs Weekly Update

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

   #1. Jameer Nelson Jr., a 6'1'' point guard who recently graduated from TCU in 2024, is currently playing professionally in Puerto Rico. In a recent game, he led Piratas de Quebradillas to a stunning victory over the league leaders, Atleticos, with a score of 97-91. Nelson Jr. put on an exceptional performance, scoring 29 points, making 8 assists, and recording 4 steals in 38 minutes of play. This outstanding display earned him the MVP title of the game, showcasing his remarkable talent on the court. Despite being only in his second season of professional basketball, Nelson Jr. has been making waves with his impressive statistics. With an average of 16.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.7 steals per game in the six games he has played so far, he has been a key player for Piratas de Quebradillas. In another recent game against San German, Nelson Jr. once again displayed his skills, scoring 29 points, grabbing 1 rebound, and dishing out 8 assists to lead his team to victory. His consistent stellar performances have not only boosted his individual stats but have also been instrumental in helping his team emerge as the champion. Piratas de Quebradillas' recent three consecutive victories attest to Nelson Jr.'s impact as a standout player in the league.

   #2. JaKobe Coles, a 24-year-old 6'8'' forward and former TCU player, who graduated from Lopes in 2025, displayed his talent as a champion in the recent Croatian Favbet Premijer Liga game. Playing for KK Samobor, Coles led his team to a significant 76-66 victory over the closely-ranked Dubrava. Despite it only being his first season in professional basketball, Coles shone brightly as he scored 22 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, dished out 3 assists, and blocked 2 shots in just 25 minutes of play. This outstanding performance earned him the title of MVP of the game. With Coles' stellar contributions, KK Samobor, currently placed fourth in the league with a record of 17-15, is gearing up for their final game of the Regular Season, where the stakes are high. Coles' remarkable stats this season, averaging 12.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in 16 appearances, further solidify his position as a key player and finalist in the league.

   #3. Desmond Bane, a 6'6'' guard who graduated from TCU in 2020 and received the USBWA All-District VII Team award that year, is currently showcasing his talent in the NBA. In a recent game, despite putting up an impressive performance, he couldn't prevent the Orlando Magic (45-37) from suffering a 116-94 defeat against the Detroit Pistons on the road. Bane emerged as the second-highest scorer for the Magic, contributing 16 points along with 3 assists during his 38 minutes on the court. Although his individual efforts were notable, the team's loss marked the end of their five-game winning streak. Nevertheless, Bane's skills and determination demonstrate why he is recognized as a champion. Throughout the season, Bane has consistently delivered outstanding performances, boasting impressive averages of 20.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per game across 91 appearances. His contributions on the court highlight why he is a finalist in the league.

   #4. Jaire Grayer, a 6'5'' guard and 29-year-old Horned Frogs alumnus from 2020, currently playing professionally in Mexico, demonstrated his leadership skills by guiding Zonkeys de Tijuana to a hard-fought victory against the ninth-ranked Rayos de Hermosillo, with a final score of 108-104 in the Mexican Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacifico during Wednesday night's game. Grayer's impressive performance included scoring 16 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and providing 1 assist in just 25 minutes of play. Despite facing a tough opponent, Grayer's contributions were instrumental in securing the much-needed win for Zonkeys de Tijuana, who had suffered six consecutive losses prior to this game. Currently positioned fifth in the league with a record of 17-17, every game is crucial for the team as they aim to finish the regular season strong. With only two games remaining, Grayer's ability to deliver on the court will be vital for his team's success. Grayer's consistent performance throughout the season is evident in his average stats of 10.5 points per game and 5.0 rebounds per game in the two games played so far. His dedication, skills, and determination as a player have been key factors in Zonkeys de Tijuana's journey towards success in the league.

   #5. Avery Anderson III, a 6'3'' guard who graduated from TCU in 2024 and currently plays professionally in Poland for Gornik Zamek Ksiaz Walbrzych, recently showcased his skills in a game against Stal. Despite his commendable performance where he scored 14 points, grabbed 1 rebound, and dished out 2 assists in just 25 minutes of play, Gornik unfortunately lost 74-86 to the higher-ranked Stal team, which holds the #10 spot in the league. This season marks Anderson III's first with the team, and he has been contributing consistently throughout the Regular Season, averaging 9.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.4 steals per game across 28 appearances. Despite his individual achievements and efforts to lead his team, Gornik Zamek Ksiaz Walbrzych could not secure the victory in their final game.

   #6. JD Miller, a 6'8'' forward and 29-year-old Horned Frogs alum from 2019 who currently plays professionally in Venezuela, recently showcased his skills in a game where his team, Cocodrilos, faced off against the lower-ranked team, Brillantes. Despite Miller's impressive performance with a double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds in 36 minutes, Cocodrilos was narrowly defeated 71-69 in the derby match. Miller's noteworthy display of 14 points and 12 rebounds against Brillantes highlighted his talent on the court, earning him the Triple-Double Badge from eurobasket.com and solidifying his status as a champion player. Throughout the season, Miller has maintained good statistics, averaging 10.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in 24 appearances.

   #7. Chauncey Collins, a 6'1'' point guard at 31 years old who graduated from TCU in 2016 and currently plays professionally in Poland, showcased his skills in a recent game leading Lodz to a resounding victory over the closely-ranked Spojnia. In the Polish 1 Liga, the second division, Collins played a crucial role in his team's dominant 107-71 win on Sunday night. He displayed his scoring prowess by putting up 18 points and facilitating the offense with 4 assists, all in just 25 minutes of play. In another impressive performance against Stargard, Collins once again proved his value on the court. Contributing significantly to his team's success, he scored 18 points, grabbed 1 rebound, and delivered 4 assists, helping Lodz emerge as the champion of the game. His consistent contributions have been reflected in his solid season statistics, averaging 13.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game across 29 games played this year.

   #8. In the recent game where Trazarien White, a 6'6'' forward and Horned Frogs alum from 2025, showcased his talent playing professionally in Australia, he unfortunately could not lead the Knox Raiders to victory. Despite his stellar performance, scoring 25 points and securing 8 rebounds in 38 minutes, the first-placed Knox Raiders were narrowly defeated 111-108 by the much lower-ranked (#14) Pioneers in the South group. White, the standout player of the game, displayed his scoring prowess as the top scorer with 25 points. Additionally, he contributed 8 rebounds to his team's effort. Despite his remarkable individual performance, Knox Raiders fell short in their match against the underdog Pioneers from Mt. Gambier. Throughout the season, White has maintained impressive statistics, averaging 24.6 points per game (the second-best in the league), along with 6.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2.0 steals per game in nine appearances. His consistent high-level performance demonstrates his status as a champion player in the league, even though his team faced a setback in the recent game.

   #9. In the recent game, Xavier Cork, a 6'9'' forward who graduated from TCU in 2024 and currently plays professionally in Holland, put up a commendable performance for Den Bosch despite their 93-75 loss to ZZ Leiden. Cork, the team's second-best scorer in the game, contributed 11 points along with 3 assists in 22 minutes of play. Even though Cork displayed his skills with 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists against ZZ Leiden, Den Bosch couldn't secure the win. Throughout the season, Cork has been averaging 8.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game in 22 appearances. Despite the outcome of the last game, Cork continues to be a key player for Den Bosch as they strive towards success in the league.

   #10. Experienced champion Kyan Anderson, a 5'11'' point guard who is 34 years old and an alumnus of the Horned Frogs class of 2015, currently plays professionally in Kosovo. In a recent game, despite Anderson's strong performance, he was unable to lead Bashkimi (20-8) to victory. The team suffered a 99-104 defeat in Prishtina at the hands of the lower-ranked (#3) Bora. During the game, Anderson showcased his skills by contributing 12 points and 5 assists in just 26 minutes of play. Despite his commendable efforts, Bora emerged victorious over Bashkimi. Throughout the season, Anderson has maintained solid statistics, averaging 13.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game across 22 appearances. His consistent performance on the court has been noteworthy, demonstrating his value as a key player for his team.

Other former Texas Christian University players, who play in pro basketball:

Nikola Gacesa (6'9''-F/C-1987, played in 2010-11) played for Gajdobra in Serbian KLS few monts ago
Micah Peavy (6'8''-G/F-2001, played in 2021-24) plays for New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA
Kenrich Williams (6'6''-G/F-1994, played in 2014-18) plays for Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA
Emanuel Miller (6'7''-F-2000, played in 2021-24) plays for San Antonio Spurs in the NBA
Kouat Noi (6'7''-F-1997, played in 2016-16) plays for Sydney Kings in Australian NBL
Vladimir Brodziansky (6'11''-C/F-1994, played in 2015-18) plays for Fujian Sturgeons in Chinese CBA
Trey Tennyson (6'4''-G-2001, played in 2023-24) plays for PGE Start Lublin in Polish OBL
Garlon Green (6'7''-F-1991, played in 2009-13) plays for Sharks Antibes in French ProB
Chuck O'Bannon Jr. (6'6''-F-1999, played in 2020-24) plays for Honved in Hungarian A Division
Noah Reynolds (6'3''-G-2002, played in 2024-25) plays for Prievidza in Slovakian Tipos SBL
Alex Robinson (6'1''-PG-1995, played in 2016-19) played for Nelson Giants in New Zealand NBL last year
Damion Baugh (6'4''-G-2000, played in 2024-24) plays for Ahly Benghazi in Libyan D1
Edvinas Ruzgas (6'6''-G/F-1987, played in 2008-10) played for SK Ferimsta in Lithuanian SKL last year
Connell Crossland (6'7''-F-1991, played in 2011-13) played for St. Louis Griffins in the TBL last year
RJ Nembhard (6'5''-G-1999, played in 2017-18) plays for Valley Suns in the NBA G League
Mike Miles Jr. (6'2''-G-2002, played in 2020-23) plays for Paisas in Colombian LBP
Chris Washburn (6'8''-F-1993, played in 2014-17) played for Delhi Dribblers in Indian INBL last year

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