POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
EuroBasket Pro Indians Weekly Update
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We bring you last week's top former Indians players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Jeremy McLaughlin, a 31-year-old power forward standing at 6'8'' and a Catawba graduate of 2019, currently showcases his skills as a professional basketball player in New Zealand. Recently, he demonstrated his expertise by aiding the Hawkes Bay Hawks to a thrilling 102-96 victory over the Giants in the New Zealand National Basketball League. Despite his team's current position as the second-to-last in the league standings, McLaughlin's performance was nothing short of impressive.
In the game against the Giants, McLaughlin played a pivotal role by scoring 8 points and securing 3 rebounds in just 25 minutes of play. His contributions were instrumental in leading his team to success, showcasing the qualities of a true champion on the court. Throughout the season, McLaughlin has maintained solid statistics, averaging 13.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game, further solidifying his impact as a key player for the Hawkes Bay Hawks.
With his consistent performance and valuable contributions, Jeremy McLaughlin continues to prove himself as a formidable player in the league, displaying the skills and determination befitting a true champion.
#2. Daquan Lilly, a 6'7'' forward who is 28 years old and an Indians alumnus from 2020 currently playing professionally in the TBL, recently played for the DMV Soldiers in a matchup against the DC Heat. Despite his impressive performance where he scored 5 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and provided 1 assist in 38 minutes of play, Lilly's team, the DMV Soldiers, were unable to secure a victory against the DC Heat. The final score of the game was 109-104 in favor of the DC Heat, marking the DMV Soldiers' first loss after a streak of four consecutive wins.
With only four games remaining in the The Basketball League Regular Season, each upcoming game becomes crucial for the DMV Soldiers. Lilly has been showcasing his skills throughout the season, maintaining solid statistics with an average of 14.8 points per game, 10.1 rebounds per game, and 1.6 assists per game. Despite the setback in the recent game against the DC Heat, Lilly's performance on the court continues to be noteworthy as he strives to lead his team to success as a champion.
Other former Catawba College players, who play in pro basketball:
DeAngelo Epps (6'5''-G-2000, played in 2022-24) plays for Mazeikiai in Lithuanian NKL
Peyton Gerald (6'9''-F-2003, played in 2021-24) plays for UBSC Raiffeisen Graz in Austrian BSL
Tre'vion Lamar (6'5''-G-1999, played in 2021-22) plays for Absheron in Azerbaijani ABL
Marcus Burwell (6'3''-G-1997, played in 2019-19) plays for Al Fidaa in Syrian SBL
Adrian Scarborough (6'6''-F-2000, played in 2022-23) plays for Worthing Thunder in British BCB
Dre Nelson (6'5''-G-2002, played in 2020-24) plays for Carolina Crusaders in the ECBL
Andrew Thomson (6'9''-F-1984, played in 2001-05) plays for Nottingham Hoods in British BCB
Jaylen Talley (6'0''-G-2002, played in 2023-25) played for Team Golden State in the Eurobasket S.League few monts ago
Jerome Bivins (6'8''-F-1999, played in 2021-24) plays for Juvemaia in Portuguese 1.Divisao
Javeon Jones (6'2''-G-2000, played in 2022-24) plays for Charlotte Blue Jackets in the ECBL
Larry McLeod (6'5''-F-1998, played in 2019-21) plays for Charlotte Blue Jackets in the ECBL
Ray Kowalski (6'3''-G-1996, played in 2021-23) plays for Tobarra in Spanish Tercera FEB
Donald Rutherford (6'8''-F-1987, played in 2006-10) plays for PrimeTime Players in the ECBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Catawba College basketball alumni.
Jeremy McLaughlin is last week best Indians alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @asociacion-basquetbol-ancud-20569398278)
