Best performed former College of William & Mary players in pro basketball in last week games

Best performed former College of William & Mary players in pro basketball in last week games


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


   #1. Terry Tarpey, a 6'5'' small forward who graduated from William & Mary in 2016, is currently playing professionally in France. Last Wednesday, Tarpey showcased his skills by leading AS Monaco Basket to a resounding 114-103 victory over the seventh-ranked JL Bourg in the French Betclic ELITE league. In an impressive display, Tarpey recorded a double-double with 11 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 assists in just 28 minutes of play. AS Monaco Basket, with a record of 23-7, currently holds the top spot in the league standings. Tarpey's stellar performance against Bourg earned him the Triple-Double Badge from eurobasket.com, highlighting his prowess as a champion player. Throughout the season, Tarpey has been averaging 6.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in the 30 games he has played so far. It is noteworthy that Tarpey holds dual American and French citizenship, allowing him to compete in France as a domestic player, contributing significantly to his team's success.

   #2. Gabe Dorsey, a 6'6'' guard/forward and Tribe alumnus from 2025, currently showcasing his talent playing professionally in Slovakia, proved his worth as a player in a recent game. He led Levice to a dominant victory over the closely-ranked Slovan, with a final score of 126-76 in the Slovakian Tipos Slovenska Basketbalova Liga last Friday. In this highly anticipated matchup between two top 4 teams, Patrioti Levice (30-6) emerged victorious, with Dorsey's standout performance contributing significantly to the team's success. During the game, Dorsey displayed his skills by scoring 12 points, grabbing 2 rebounds, and providing 1 assist in just 26 minutes of play. His exceptional performance not only helped secure the win for his team but also highlighted his capabilities as a true champion on the court. This victory further solidified Patrioti Levice's position as the league leaders, showcasing their dominance in the competition. Throughout the season, Dorsey has maintained solid statistics, averaging 11.0 points per game and 2.8 rebounds per game in 45 appearances. His consistent contributions on the court have undoubtedly played a crucial role in his team's success, cementing his reputation as a formidable player and a finalist in the league.


Other former College of William & Mary players, who play in pro basketball:

Andy Van Vliet (7'0''-F/C-1995, played in 2018-18) plays for Rostock Seawolves in German BBL
Nathan Knight (6'10''-F/C-1997, played in 2016-20) plays for Sono Skygunners in South Korean KBL
Marcus Thornton (6'4''-G-1993, played in 2011-15) plays for Pitesti in Romanian Liga Nationala
Caleb Dorsey (6'8''-F-2001, played in 2023-25) plays for Helios Suns in Slovenian Liga OTP banka
Anders Nelson (6'1''-PG-1999, played in 2022-23) plays for BK Ogre in Latvian LBL
Sean Houpt (6'4''-G-2000, played in 2023-24) plays for Pully in Swiss SBL
Matteus Case (6'5''-G-2001, played in 2022-25) plays for Tirana in Albanian Superliga
David Cohn (6'2''-G-1995, played in 2014-14) plays for PS Karlsruhe Lions in German ProA
Miguel Ayesa (6'5''-G-2000, played in 2019-23) plays for Cartagena in Spanish Primera FEB

Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of College of William & Mary basketball alumni.



Terry Tarpey is last week best Tribe alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @MonacoBasket)