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EuroBasket Pro Patriots Weekly Update
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We bring you last week's top former Patriots players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Detrek Browning, a 6'1'' point guard who graduated from FMU in 2018 and received the prestigious All-PeachBelt Player of the Year award that same year, currently showcases his basketball skills playing professionally in Georgia. In a recent thrilling matchup, Browning led Kutaisi to a hard-fought victory over the closely-ranked Batumi with a final score of 76-70 in the Georgian Superleague. This impressive performance earned him the title of MVP of the game, as he demonstrated his prowess on the court by recording a double-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists in 38 minutes of play. The intense game between these top 4 ranked teams highlighted Kutaisi's dominance as the leader of the league, securing their fourth consecutive win under Browning's leadership.
Browning's exceptional year is marked by outstanding individual achievements, boasting impressive statistics that include averaging 22.4 points per game, making him the league's top scorer. Additionally, he contributes 4.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 2.0 steals per game, solidifying his reputation as a standout player in the league. Browning's consistent performance and remarkable contributions to his team's success exemplify his status as a true champion in the world of basketball.
Other former Francis Marion University players, who play in pro basketball:
Bryce Beamer (6'6''-F-1998, played in 2022-24) plays for Ancud in Chilean LNB
Tomas Hilmarsson (6'7''-F-1995, played in 2013-17) played for Alftanes in Icelandic Subway League few monts ago
Nieja Jordan (6'8''-F-1998, played in 2021-22) played for Ademax Ballers Ibbenbueren in German Regionalliga last year
Sam Caron (6'2''-SG-1993, played in 2010-14) plays for Asse-Ternat in Belgian Top Division II
Asante Turner (5'8''-PG-1998, played in 2020-23) plays for Carolina Crusaders in the ECBL
Dominique Coleman (6'7''-SF-1988, played in 2009-11) plays for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube Basquete in Brazilian NBB
Holden Redparth (6'6''-F-1997, played in 2020-21) plays for Balkanski Ris in Montenegrin Prva B
Kingsley Nwagboso (6'11''-C-1996, played in 2017-18) plays for Belmopan Trojans in Belizean BEBL
Matthew Todd (6'3''-G-1985, played in 2009-11) plays for SC Upstate Redhawks in the ECBL
Kenny Wayne-Jackson (6'9''-C-1992) plays for Carolina Thunder in the ECBL
Antonio Robinson (6'0''-G, played in 2003-05) played for Chon Buri Hawks in Thailand TEBA last year
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Francis Marion University basketball alumni.
Detrek Browning is last week best Patriots alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @Kutaisi)
