EuroBasket Pro Colonels Weekly Update

- May 26, 2026
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EuroBasket Pro Colonels Weekly Update


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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Colonels alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.



   #1. Experienced champion Marcus Lewis, a 6'5'' guard who is 34 years old and graduated from EKU in 2014 after helping them win the OVC Tournament that year, currently plays professionally in Romania. In a recent game, he played a crucial role in Dinamo Bucuresti's overtime victory against the closely-ranked Craiova, with a final score of 102-94 in the Romanian Liga Nationala Baschet de Masculin. Lewis showcased his skills by scoring 19 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and providing 1 assist in 33 minutes of play. This matchup between Dinamo Bucuresti (20-8) and Craiova was considered the highlight of the round, featuring two top 4 ranked teams. With his impressive performance, Lewis proved himself as a finalist once again, leading his team to success. Throughout the season, he has maintained solid statistics, averaging 13.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in the 37 games he has played so far.

   #2. Glenn Cosey, a 34-year-old 6'0'' point guard and a proud Colonels alumnus from 2014, is currently playing professionally in Croatia. Recently, he showcased his skills in a crucial match where he helped KK Split secure a significant victory against the closely-ranked Cibona with a score of 83-78 in the Croatian Favbet Premijer Liga. Despite playing for only 18 minutes, Cosey managed to contribute 10 points to his team's success. This game was highly anticipated as it featured two top 4 ranked teams battling it out. KK Split, with a record of 25-8, currently holds the third position in the league standings. This marks Cosey's debut season with the team, and his performance against Cibona highlights his impact on the court. Throughout the season, Cosey has been averaging 7.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game in the 13 games he has played so far. His valuable contributions have been instrumental in KK Split's journey towards success in the league.

   #3. Isaiah Cozart, a 25-year-old forward standing at 6'7'' and an EKU graduate in 2024, currently showcases his talent playing professionally in France. Despite his remarkable skills, he was unable to lead Sluc Nancy Basket Pro to victory against Chalon/Saor in the French Betclic ELITE league. In a recent game, Cozart managed to contribute 6 points and secure 6 rebounds during his 21 minutes on the court. Unfortunately, his team suffered a significant defeat with a final score of 91-75 against the higher-ranked Chalon/Saor, holding the 9th position in the league standings. Though the Play-In stage has concluded, Cozart's performance against Chalon/Saone was commendable, yet not enough to secure the win for his team. Throughout this season, Cozart has been consistently averaging 6.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game, ranking as the second-best shot blocker in the league, demonstrating his prowess as a true champion on the court.

   #4. Collin Cooper, a 6'2'' guard and 25-year-old Colonels alum from 2024, made a significant impact in the Romanian Liga Nationala Baschet de Masculin. Playing for Targu Jiu, he recently helped lead his team to a convincing 90-75 victory over Galati, one of the league's weaker teams with a record of 0-28. In this Monday night game, Cooper showcased his skills by contributing 13 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals while maintaining a perfect free throw percentage of 6 for 6, all in just 28 minutes of play. Despite Targu Jiu's current standing of 14th in the league at 4-24, Cooper's stellar performance against Galati exemplified his prowess on the court and his ability to lead his team to success. His impressive stat line of 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists played a crucial role in securing the victory, further solidifying his reputation as a champion. Throughout the season, Cooper has maintained consistently high statistics, averaging 17.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game over 36 appearances. His remarkable contributions both individually and to the team demonstrate his talent and determination, making him a standout player in the league.

   #5. Kosovan basketball player Dardan Kapiti, a towering 6'10'' forward at 26 years old and a graduate of EKU in 2023, showcased his skills in a recent game. Kapiti, who was part of the team that reached the CBI Championship Finalist in 2023, is currently playing professionally in Kosovo. In a recent match in the Kosovan Art Motion Superliga, his team secured a convincing 98-78 victory against the closely-ranked Bashkimi with Kapiti contributing significantly. During the game, Kapiti displayed his prowess by scoring 8 points and making 2 crucial blocks in just 18 minutes of gameplay. This matchup was highly anticipated as it featured two of the top 4 ranked teams in the league, with KB Trepca Mitrovice leading the standings with a remarkable record of 25-3. Kapiti's team's triumph marked their 20th consecutive win, highlighting their dominance in the league. Against Bashkimi, Kapiti's performance was instrumental in securing the victory. With a total of 8 points and 3 rebounds, he played a pivotal role in his team's success on the court. His consistent contributions throughout the game exemplified his determination and skill, truly embodying the spirit of a champion. Throughout the current season, Kapiti has been maintaining solid averages of 8.3 points per game and 4.0 rebounds per game across 36 games. His consistent performance and impactful presence on the court further solidify his reputation as a talented player and a key asset to his team.

   #6. Australian champion Lachlan Anderson, a 28-year-old forward standing at 6'9" and a Colonels alumnus from 2020 who currently plays professionally in Australia, unfortunately could not lead Ipswich Force (2-4) to victory in their recent game. Despite his stellar performance, the ninth-placed Ipswich Force suffered a heavy 123-88 defeat on the road against the higher-ranked (#5) Phoenix in the North group. Anderson, the finalist, displayed an outstanding performance by scoring 17 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and dishing out 3 assists in 28 minutes of play. His contributions were notable against the SC Phoenix, showcasing his skills with 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. However, despite his remarkable efforts, his team ultimately fell short. Throughout the season, Anderson has been having an exceptional individual year with impressive statistics. He is averaging 20.0 points per game, along with 5.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists in the six games played so far. His consistent performance highlights his value as a key player for Ipswich Force.

   #7. Eric Stutz, a 6'8'' forward who is 33 years old and a graduate of EKU in 2015, played a crucial role in helping his team win the OVC East Division Regular Season Co-Champion title in that same year. Currently, Stutz is playing professionally in Spain. In a recent game, Stutz was unable to lead Castello to victory against Albacete. Despite his notable performance of 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 22 minutes, his team suffered a 64-70 loss. Stutz showcased his skills with an impressive display on the court, contributing significantly to his team's efforts. Throughout the season, Stutz has maintained solid statistics, averaging 12.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in 23 appearances.

   #8. Senegalese Mouhamed Camara, a 6'8'' forward aged 21 and an alumnus of Colonels from 2027, currently plays professionally in Senegal. In a recent game, Camara was unable to lead ASCVD to a victory over Al Ahly Cairo, the champion team. Despite his best efforts, Camara's performance fell short as he scored only 2 points and collected 6 rebounds in 8 minutes of play. The game ended with a score of 76-87 in favor of Al Ahly Cairo, the finalist. Although Camara contributed points and rebounds against the formidable opponent, his team ultimately could not secure a win against the champion. Throughout this season, Camara has been averaging 3.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game in seven matches.


Other former Eastern Kentucky University players, who play in pro basketball:

Corey Walden (6'2''-PG-1992, played in 2012-15) plays for Hiopos Forca Lleida in Spanish Liga Endesa
Nick Mayo (6'9''-F-1997, played in 2015-19) plays for Hiroshima Dragonflies in Japanese B1 League
Jomaru Brown (6'2''-G-1999, played in 2018-22) plays for Brussels Basketball in Belgian Pro Basketball League
Devontae Blanton (6'6''-SF-2001, played in 2020-25) plays for Kouvot in Finnish Korisliiga
Cooper Robb (6'1''-G-1999, played in 2020-23) played for UBSC Raiffeisen Graz in Austrian BSL few monts ago
Jarell Reischel (6'7''-SF-1992, played in 2015-16) played for ART Giants Duesseldorf in German Oberliga last year
Dillon Avare (6'0''-G-1995, played in 2016-18) played for AEO Proteas Voulas in Greek Elite League last year
DaShawn Jackson (6'3''-G, played in 2021-24) plays for Milton Keynes Breakers in British BCB
Mike DiNunno (5'11''-PG-1990, played in 2010-10) played for Benevento in Italian Serie B Interregionale last year
John Ukomadu (6'7''-F-2001, played in 2022-24) plays for Motor City Cruise in the NBA G League
Jorge Camacho (6'9''-F-1989, played in 2005-09) plays for Apaches de Chihuahua in Mexican LBE

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


Marcus Lewis
(Romania)
(Photo: @olajofficia)
Glenn Cosey
(Croatia)
(Photo: @glenn.cosey)
Isaiah Cozart
(France)
(Photo: @Rasta.de)

 Jan Vide will continue his college career at Virginia
 Eetu Heinonen (ex Gran Canaria) is a newcomer at Davidson
Even breaks at basketball games can be hot
 Elmir Dzafic will continue his college career at UConn
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TOP25 Ranking
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32-2
2
32-2
3
31-3
4
26-7
5
28-6
6
27-7
7
29-5
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27-8
9
29-5
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28-6
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25-7
12
30-3
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24-8
14
26-8
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26-6
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26-8
17
23-10
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23-9
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24-10
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22-10
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24-8
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27-5
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23-10
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22-11
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25-8
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BYU
(206-G/F-2007)
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