EuroBasket Pro Spiders Weekly Update

- May 12, 2026

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

EuroBasket Pro Spiders Weekly Update

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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Spiders alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
Especially interesting is good performance of Grant Golden (10 points), Blake Francis (24 points), and DeLonnie Hunt (16 points).

   #1. Grant Golden, a 28-year-old center standing at 6'10'' who graduated from Richmond in 2022, showcased his skills in a recent pro game in France. Playing for ES Chalon-Sur-Saone, Golden helped lead his team to a dominant 93-58 victory over league underdog Le Portel, who had a record of 1-28. Golden's stellar performance included a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds, along with 4 assists in just 24 minutes of play. ES Chalon-Sur-Saone, currently ranked ninth in the league with a record of 15-14, secured their third consecutive win with Golden's noteworthy contributions. With only one more game left in the Regular Season, the upcoming match holds significant importance for the team. Golden's impressive stats for the season include averaging 10.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game in the 13 games he has played so far. His standout showing in the recent game against Le Portel not only helped his team emerge victorious but also earned him the title of champion of the match.

   #2. Blake Francis, a 6'0'' point guard and 28-year-old Spiders alumni from the class of 2021, currently plays professionally in Italy. In a recent game, despite his impressive performance, Francis could not lead Avellino to victory as they were defeated 76-58 on the road by the higher-ranked (#3) Fortitudo BO. Francis emerged as the top scorer of the game with 24 points and also contributed 3 assists in 30 minutes of play. His exceptional performance against Fortitudo BO showcased his scoring ability, as he not only scored 24 points but also secured 2 rebounds and provided 3 assists. Despite his individual efforts, Avellino was unable to secure a win in that match. Throughout the season, Francis has maintained high statistics, averaging 23.5 points per game, along with 1.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.8 steals per game across four games. His consistent performance highlights his importance to the team, even though the final result of the last game did not reflect his efforts.

   #3. DeLonnie Hunt, a 6'0'' point guard who is 24 years old and a recent graduate from Richmond in 2025, is currently playing professionally in Croatia. In the last game, Hunt was unable to lead his team Dinamo (10-23) to victory as they suffered a significant 110-91 defeat against the much higher-ranked (#4) Samobor on the opponent's court. Despite the loss, Hunt showcased a commendable performance by scoring 16 points, securing 4 rebounds, and delivering 6 assists during his 40 minutes on the court. This performance is particularly impressive considering that it is his first season in professional basketball. Unfortunately, this defeat marked Dinamo's tenth consecutive loss. Hunt's contributions have been notable throughout the season, with an average of 14.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game in the 32 games played. Despite the challenging circumstances, Hunt continues to demonstrate his skills and potential as a promising player in the league.

   #4. Isaiah Bigelow, a 6'7'' forward and 26-year-old Spiders alumnus from the class of 2024, has been making waves in the professional basketball scene in Hungary. Having helped his college team to become the Atlantic 10 Regular Season Co-Champion in 2024, Bigelow is now playing professionally in Hungary. In a recent game, he led his team, Alba, to a thrilling 102-96 victory over the league leader, Sopron KC, who had an 11-15 record. This victory was a significant achievement as it took place in the Hungarian Nemzeti Bajnoksag I/A league. Bigelow's performance in the game was outstanding, earning him the title of MVP. Despite only being in his second season in professional basketball, he managed to score 17 points, grab 6 rebounds, and make 2 blocks in just 27 minutes of play. This impressive performance was crucial in securing the win for his team in a highly anticipated matchup between two of the top 3 ranked teams in the group Play-Off. Currently, Bigelow's team, Arconic-Alba Fehervar, is placed second in the league with a record of 15-11, and this is Bigelow's first year with the team. Throughout the season, Bigelow has been delivering consistently good performances, averaging 13.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.5 steals per game in 32 appearances. His contributions on both ends of the court have been instrumental in his team's success, and his recent stellar showing against Sopron KC further solidified his reputation as a champion player.

   #5. T.J. Cline, a 6'9'' power forward who graduated from Richmond in 2017 and was awarded the All-Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, currently plays professionally in Israel. In a recent game, he helped lead Ironi Hai Motors Nes-Ziona to a dominant 105-68 victory over Hapoel Beer Sheva, contributing 4 points and 6 assists in just 15 minutes of play. Despite scoring modestly, his performance was crucial to the team's success. Ironi Hai Motors Nes-Ziona, currently ranked ninth in the league with an 8-14 record, has been on a winning streak with three consecutive victories. With only four games remaining in the Regular Season, every match is now of utmost importance for the team's standings. Cline's strong showing against Hapoel Beer Sheva exemplified his skills and leadership on the court, highlighting why he is a champion. This season, Cline has been averaging 5.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game over 15 appearances. Notably, he possesses both American and Israeli citizenship, allowing him to compete in Israel as a domestic player.

   #6. French Solly Stansbury, a 31-year-old former Spiders alumni from 2018 standing at 6'7" and currently playing professionally in France, showcased his exceptional skills by leading Levallois Metropolitans BC to a thrilling 90-84 victory over the 14th-ranked Loon-Plage in the French Nationale Masculine 1, which is the third division league. In the recent game on Friday night, Stansbury put up an impressive performance, scoring a remarkable 27 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists in just 34 minutes of play. His outstanding contributions on the court rightfully earned him the title of champion of the game. Stansbury's stellar display was further highlighted by his MVP award for the game. This season, he has been maintaining solid averages of 9.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game across 40 appearances, showcasing his consistency and valuable contribution to his team's success.

Other former University of Richmond players, who play in pro basketball:

Tyler Burton (5'9''-G-2000, played in 2019-23) plays for Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA
Justin Harper (6'10''-F-1989, played in 2007-11) plays for Link Tochigi Brex Utsunomiya in Japanese B1 League
Dusan Neskovic (6'8''-F-2000, played in 2024-25) plays for MLP Academics Heidelberg in German BBL
Andre Gustavson (6'6''-G-1999, played in 2018-23) plays for Oostende in Belgian Pro Basketball League
Jordan King (6'0''-PG-2001, played in 2023-24) plays for Maroussi in Greek GBL
Terry Allen (6'8''-F-1993, played in 2012-16) plays for Scafati in Italian Serie A2
Nathan Cayo (6'7''-F-1997, played in 2018-22) plays for ADA Blois Basket 41 in French ProB
Neal Quinn (7'0''-C-2001, played in 2022-24) plays for BCM Gravelines Dunkerque in French Betclic ELITE ProA
Jacob Gilyard (5'9''-PG-1998, played in 2017-22) plays for BCM Gravelines Dunkerque in French Betclic ELITE ProA
David Gonzalvez (6'4''-G-1987, played in 2006-10) plays for Honka in Finnish Korisliiga
Tyler Harris (6'7''-F-2001, played in 2023-24) plays for ACO Basket in Finnish 1st Division A
Matt Grace (6'9''-F-1999, played in 2023-23) plays for Komotini GAS in Greek National League 1
ShawnDre Jones (5'11''-PG-1994, played in 2013-17) played for The Shine in the The Basketball Tournament few monts ago
Kendall Anthony (5'8''-PG-1993, played in 2011-15) plays for UniFacisa Paraiba in Brazilian NBB

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