Best performed former University of Wyoming players in pro basketball in last week games

Best performed former University of Wyoming players in pro basketball in last week games


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


   #1. Australian Tess Barnes, a 6'2'' guard/forward who graduated from Wyoming in 2025, made a significant impact in the recent Australian NBL One North game. Barnes, who was a key player in taking her college team to the final of the MWC Tournament, now plays professionally in Australia. In the recent match, she helped the Keilor Thunder secure a narrow 82-80 victory against the tenth-ranked Tigers with her stellar performance. Against the Tigers, Barnes showcased her skills by scoring 6 points, providing 4 assists, and playing for 22 minutes. Her contributions were vital in securing the two-point victory, highlighting her ability to perform under pressure. Keilor Thunder, currently placed sixth in the South group with an 8-5 record, greatly benefited from Barnes' all-around performance on the court. In another impressive display, Barnes played a crucial role in guiding her team to victory against Melbourne T. She scored 6 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists, further solidifying her reputation as a champion player. Her consistent contributions have been instrumental in Keilor Thunder's success this season. Throughout the current season, Barnes has been averaging 5.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in the 12 games she has played so far. Her overall performance reflects her dedication and skill, showcasing why she is considered a champion player both on and off the court.


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

Marta Savic (6'1''-C-2001, played in 2020-24) plays for Zagreb in Croatian Premijer Liga
Alba Sanchez-Ramos (6'0''-SF-2000, played in 2018-22) signed for Estepona in Spanish LF Endesa
Aleksandra Ustowska (5'11''-F-2001, played in 2022-25) plays for Torun in Polish OBLK
Riikka Kujala (5'5''-G-1995, played in 2014-17) plays for Vimpelin Veto in Finnish Korisliiga
Allyson Fertig (6'4''-C, played in 2021-25) plays for Marburg in German DBBL
Tijana Raca (6'0''-F-1997, played in 2015-19) plays for PAOK in Greek A1
Maria Torreblanca (5'10''-F/G-2000, played in 2018-18) plays for Melilla in Spanish LF Challenge
Marta Gomez (6'1''-F-1997, played in 2015-19) plays for Adareva in Spanish LF Challenge

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



Tess Barnes is last week best Cowgirls alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @wyoathletics)