EuroBasket Pro Lobos Weekly Update

- May 16, 2026

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

EuroBasket Pro Lobos Weekly Update

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

   #1. Nigerian basketball player Nelly Joseph, a 6'10'' center at 24 years old, graduated from New Mexico in 2025. During his time there, he played a pivotal role in helping his team win the MWC Regular Season Champion title that year. Currently, Joseph is playing professionally in France. In a recent game for SIG Strasbourg against ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket, Joseph's team unfortunately suffered a loss with a score of 81-89. Despite his commendable performance where he scored 13 points and secured 8 rebounds in 28 minutes of play, Strasbourg was unable to secure the victory against the higher-ranked ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket, who holds the #4 position. With only two games remaining in the Regular Season, every match becomes crucial for the team's standing. Joseph's consistent performance throughout the season is evident in his impressive statistics, averaging 12.8 points per game, 8.8 rebounds per game (leading the league in this category), and 1.4 assists per game over the course of 28 games played so far.

   #2. Finnish player Mustapha Amzil, a 6'9'' forward who is 24 years old and an alumnus of Lobos from the class of 2025, played a crucial role in helping his team clinch the MWC Regular Season Champion title that year. Currently playing professionally in Kosovo, he recently made a significant impact in Trepca's victory over the closely-ranked Bashkimi with a final score of 94-79 in the Kosovan Art Motion Superliga. In this standout performance on a Sunday night, Amzil showcased his skills by achieving a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds, along with contributing 3 assists, all in just 31 minutes of play. This remarkable display is even more impressive considering it is only his debut season in professional basketball. The game between Trepca and Bashkimi was a highly anticipated matchup between two top 4 ranked teams, with Trepca currently holding the top spot in the league with a record of 25-3. Notably, this win marked Trepca's 20th consecutive victory, highlighting the team's exceptional form. Amzil's stellar performance against Bashkimi, where he excelled in scoring, rebounding, and facilitating plays, was instrumental in securing the win for his team. His outstanding efforts on the court garnered him the prestigious Triple-Double Badge from eurobasket.com, recognizing his exceptional achievement. Throughout this season, Amzil has maintained solid averages of 10.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game across 34 appearances.

   #3. Experienced champion Alex Kirk, a 6'11'' center who is 34 years old and graduated from N.Mexico in 2014, is currently playing professionally in Japan. Recently, he played a key role in securing an impressive victory for his team, the Ryukyu Golden Kings Okinawa (42-18), who are placed third in the West group of the Japanese B1 League. In a game against the fourth-ranked Dolphins, Kirk helped lead his team to an 85-65 win by contributing 10 points and grabbing 5 rebounds in just 24 minutes of play. In another important matchup against Nagoya DD, Kirk once again showcased his skills by scoring 10 points and securing 5 rebounds, aiding his team in securing another victory. His consistent and outstanding performances have been instrumental in his team's success this season. Throughout the year, Kirk has maintained solid statistics, averaging 10.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game over the course of 63 games. It is notable that Kirk holds both American and Japanese citizenship, allowing him to play in Japan as a domestic player, further enhancing his value to the team. His experience, skill, and dual citizenship make him a valuable asset and a true champion on the court.

   #4. Jemarl Baker Jr., a 6'5'' guard who is 27 years old and an alumnus of Lobos from 2024 where he helped them become the MWC Tournament champion that year, is currently playing professionally in Germany. In a recent game, he played a crucial role in Eisbaeren Bremerhaven's narrow 86-84 victory over the Artland Dragons, a closely-ranked opponent with a record of 21-13, in the German BARMER 2. Basketball Bundesliga ProA, the second division, on Sunday night. Despite it being only his second season in professional basketball, Baker Jr. made an impact by scoring 14 points in just 21 minutes of play. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven, currently fourth in the league with a record of 23-11, greatly benefited from his performance. This is Baker Jr.'s first year with the team, and he has already showcased his skills by contributing significantly to the team's success. In the game against Artland, Baker Jr. displayed his talent by not only scoring 14 points but also grabbing 1 rebound and providing 1 assist, all of which were instrumental in securing the victory for his team. Throughout the season, he has maintained solid statistics with an average of 13.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game in 31 appearances. His consistent performance and valuable contributions have made him a key player for Eisbaeren Bremerhaven as they strive for success in the league.

   #5. Jaelen House, a 6'0'' point guard who graduated from New Mexico in 2024 at 25 years old, is currently playing professionally in Canada. Recently, he showcased his skills by leading the Vancouver Bandits to a decisive 124-95 victory over the Mamba in a Canadian Elite Basketball League game. This impressive win marked House's debut for the Bandits this season, and he made a significant impact by earning the MVP title for the game. In his debut game, House demonstrated his versatility by recording a double-double with 33 points and 10 assists in just 37 minutes of play. Despite it being early in the season, the Bandits now hold a 1-0 record, thanks in large part to House's standout performance on the court. In a subsequent game against Saskatchewan, House once again displayed his basketball prowess by scoring 33 points, securing 1 rebound, and distributing 10 assists. His exceptional contribution led the Vancouver Bandits to another victory, solidifying his position as the champion of the game. As the season progresses, fans eagerly anticipate witnessing more outstanding performances from Jaelen House as he continues to lead his team towards success in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.

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

Makuach Maluach (6'7''-F/G-1998, played in 2017-21) plays for Sydney Kings in Australian NBL
Morris Udeze (6'9''-F/C-1999, played in 2022-23) plays for MoraBanc Andorra in Spanish Liga Endesa
Tony Snell (6'6''-G-1991, played in 2010-13) plays for Boulazac Basket Dordogne in French Betclic ELITE ProA
Sebastian Forsling (7'0''-C-2002, played in 2021-24) plays for Norrkoping in Swedish Basketligan
Jamal Mashburn Jr. (6'2''-G-2001, played in 2021-24) plays for Long Island Nets in the NBA G League
Emmanuel Kuac (6'7''-G/F, played in 2019-23) plays for Nassjo in Swedish Basketligan
Karim Ezzeddine (6'9''-F/C-1997, played in 2018-19) plays for Yokohama Excellence in Japanese B2 League
Carlton Bragg Jr. (6'10''-PF-1995, played in 2017-17) plays for Bora in Kosovan Superliga
Anthony Danridge (6'5''-PF-1986, played in 2004-09) played for Sportiva Italiana in Chilean LNB2 few monts ago
Isaac Mushila (6'5''-F-1999, played in 2023-24) played for Cordoba CB in Spanish Segunda FEB last year
Jamaal Smith (6'1''-PG-1985, played in 2006-08) played for Caribbean Storm Islands in Colombian LBP last year
Corey Manigault (6'9''-F/C-1998, played in 2018-20) plays for Guizhou in Chinese NBL
Keith McGee (6'3''-PG, played in 2018-21) played for KSA in Cameroonian D2 last year
Ally Atiki (6'10''-F-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Dar City in Tanzanian NBL
Antino Jackson (6'0''-PG-1996, played in 2017-18) plays for Tigers in Rwandan RBL
Jachai Simmons (6'7''-SF-1996, played in 2017-18) played for Fire Family in the The Basketball Tournament last year

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