Best performed former St. Cloud State University players in pro basketball in last week games

Best performed former St. Cloud State University players in pro basketball in last week games


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


   #1. Maltese Joshua Tomasi, a 26-year-old forward standing at 6'10'' who graduated from St. Cloud St. in 2022 and currently plays professionally in Australia, played a pivotal role in the Sturt Sabres' thrilling 84-81 victory over the seventh-ranked Central District Lions in the Australian NBL One, the second division of Australian basketball, last Sunday. In this game, he showcased his talent by scoring 17 points, securing 8 rebounds, making 5 assists, and contributing 3 steals in 29 minutes on the court. The Sturt Sabres, with a record of 10-2, currently hold the third position in the Central group standings. Tomasi's exceptional performance against the Central District Lions solidified his status as the game's champion, as his impressive stats significantly influenced the outcome of the match. Throughout the season, Tomasi has maintained high averages of 15.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game in the 12 games he has played so far. His remarkable year has highlighted his skill set and contribution to the team's success. Additionally, it is noteworthy that Tomasi holds dual American and Maltese citizenship, allowing him to potentially play in Malta as a domestic player, showcasing his versatility and international background.

   #2. Norwegian basketball champion Andrija Blatancic, a 30-year-old forward standing at 6'8'' and an alum of the Huskies class of 2020, showcased his skills in Italy's Serie B Nazionale (third division) last Tuesday. Playing professionally in Italy, Blatancic led Dany Basket Quarrata to a significant 87-79 victory over the 17th-ranked Monferrato team, contributing 11 points in just 16 minutes of play. His performance, which also included 2 rebounds and 1 assist, was instrumental in securing the win for his team and propelling them to the top as the champion. Despite Dany Basket Quarrata's current position as 18th in Group B, Blatancic's standout gameplay has been a consistent highlight throughout the season. With impressive statistics of 10.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game over 21 matches, he has proven to be a valuable asset on the court. Additionally, it is worth noting that Blatancic holds Croatian citizenship, adding to the international flair of his basketball journey.


Other former St. Cloud State University players, who play in pro basketball:

Gage Davis-McMurrin (6'5''-G-1995, played in 2015-19) plays for Ostioneros de Guaymas in Mexican CIBACOPA
Adam Heede-Andersen (6'2''-G-1996, played in 2015-19) plays for Svendborg in Danish BasketLigaen
Sean Smith (6'9''-F-1995, played in 2017-19) plays for Aix-Maurienne Savoie Basket in French ProB
Ilya Tyrtyshnik (6'3''-G-1998, played in 2019-21) played for Ravenna in Italian Serie B Nazionale few monts ago
Scott Stone (6'4''-G-1995, played in 2013-17) plays for Dresden Titans in German ProB
Joe Mutimer (5'11''-PG-2001, played in 2020-24) plays for Nunawading Spectres in Australian NBL One
Radoslav Rancik (6'10''-F/C-1979, played in 1998-02) played for NEXTGEN in Slovakian D3 last year
Kynan Philippe (6'5''-G-2005, played in 2024-26) plays for Frankston Blues in Australian NBL One
Dragomir Pavlov (6'3''-G-2001, played in 2020-21) played for BUBA in Bulgarian BBL Division A last year
Diamond Onwuka (6'8''-F-1997, played in 2018-20) plays for Navia in Spanish Tercera FEB
Mark Hall (6'5''-PG-1994, played in 2015-17) played for Lake County Legacy in the TBL last year
Eddie Alcantara (6'4''-G-1993, played in 2014-16) played for San Diego Suns in the ABA last year
Gunnar Steinthorsson (6'3''-G-2002, played in 2021-22) plays for KV in Icelandic Division I
Oliver Ehrnvall (6'8''-F-1996, played in 2018-20) plays for AIK Basket in Swedish Superettan

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



Joshua Tomasi is last week best Huskies alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @nunawadingbasketball)