EuroBasket Pro Matadors Weekly Update

EuroBasket Pro Matadors Weekly Update


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Every week we bring you a list of the top former Matadors players who continue their career in pro basketball.


   #1. Michael Warren, a 6'5'' forward/guard who is 30 years old and graduated from CSUN in 2018, currently plays professionally in Venezuela. In the recent game, he unfortunately couldn't help his team, Gaiteros (20-3), secure a win against the much lower-ranked (#8) Brillantes, with a final score of 74-80 on the road. Despite the team's loss, Warren showcased an outstanding performance, emerging as the top scorer with 14 points in just 21 minutes of play. His contributions included not only scoring but also grabbing 3 rebounds and providing 1 assist against Brillantes. Throughout the season, Warren has maintained solid statistics, averaging 10.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 2.1 steals per game in the seven games he has participated in so far. His consistent performance highlights his value as a key player for Gaiteros, even in challenging matchups like the recent game against Brillantes.

   #2. Terrell Gomez, a 5'8'' point guard and 28-year-old Aztecs alumni from 2021, showcased his skills during a recent game for Quimper UJAP in France. Despite his impressive performance, where he scored 13 points and provided 2 assists in 29 minutes, Quimper UJAP suffered a defeat against the higher-ranked Denain-Voltaire with a final score of 62-75. This loss did not diminish Gomez's strong contribution to the game. This season marks Gomez's first with Quimper UJAP, where he has been a valuable player with an average of 11.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game across 38 games played. His talent and dedication on the court have been evident throughout the season, earning him recognition despite the team's challenging results. It is worth noting that despite the team's overall performance, Gomez's individual achievements have been notable, demonstrating his prowess as a skilled athlete. As a naturalized American player, Gomez continues to make a significant impact in the professional basketball scene, striving to elevate his team's performance in each game he plays.

   #3. In the recent game, Vante Hendrix, a 6'5'' guard and a 27-year-old CSUN graduate who currently plays professionally in Jordan, showcased his skills for Amman United. Despite his remarkable performance, the league-leading Amman United, with a record of 13-1, suffered a 90-101 defeat to the second-ranked Al Faisaly in a highly anticipated match-up. Hendrix stood out as the top scorer for his team, contributing 23 points and pulling down 9 rebounds in 35 minutes of play. His impressive display of talent against Al Faisaly included not only scoring, but also distributing 2 assists on the court. Nevertheless, despite his stellar efforts, Amman United fell short of securing the victory in the challenging encounter. Throughout the season, Hendrix has consistently delivered outstanding performances, maintaining impressive averages of 16.6 points per game, 7.4 rebounds per game, 4.8 assists per game, and 1.4 steals per game in the eight games he has participated in so far. His individual achievements reflect his strong contributions to the team's success, even in the face of tough competition like Al Faisaly.


Other former California State University Northridge players, who play in pro basketball:

Michael Ou (6'9''-C-1999, played in 2018-20) plays for Alvark Tokyo in Japanese B1 League
Darius Brown II (6'2''-G-1999, played in 2018-22) plays for Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA
Stephen Maxwell (6'7''-F-1993, played in 2011-15) plays for Univ.Concepcion in Chilean LNB
Judson Martindale (6'7''-F, played in 2024-25) plays for Manchester Basketball in British SLB
T.J. Starks (6'2''-G-1998, played in 2020-21) plays for Jiangsu Dragons Nanjing in Chinese CBA
Aaron Parks (6'3''-G-1994, played in 2013-17) plays for Al Shamal in Qatari QBL
Steph Hicks (6'6''-G-1992, played in 2010-10) played for Noblesville Boom in the NBA G League few monts ago
De'Sean Allen-Eikens (6'7''-F-2000, played in 2022-24) plays for Paralimni in Cypriot ECOMMBX BL
Ethan Igbanugo (6'2''-G-1999, played in 2022-23) plays for Fyllingen in Norwegian BLNO
Onyinyechi Eyisi (6'9''-F/C-1999, played in 2021-23) plays for Lusitania in Portuguese Proliga
Dearon Calhaun-Tucker (6'10''-F-2000, played in 2022-24) played for Apolonia in Albanian Superliga last year
Miles James (6'6''-G-1997, played in 2021-22) played for Long Beach Blue Waves in the TBL last year
Michael Efevberha (6'5''-G-1984, played in 2002-04) played for New Taipei Kings in Taiwanese TPBL last year
Tavrion Dawson (6'8''-F/C-1996, played in 2014-14) plays for Tokushima Gambarous in Japanese B3 League
Lamine Diane (6'7''-F-1997, played in 2017-17) played for ASCVD in Senegalese N1M last year

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



Micheal Warren is last week best Matadors alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @clubbzamora)