Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Bears players who continue their career in pro basketball.
Look at great performance of Jordan Howard (17 points), Eddy Kayouloud (11 points), and Mathieu Kamba (9 points).
#1. Jordan Howard, a 30-year-old point guard standing at 5'11'' who graduated from Cent Arkansas in 2018 and received the All-Southland Conf. Player of the Year award that same year, currently plays professionally in Puerto Rico. In a recent game, he led Cangrejeros de Santurce to a thrilling 92-87 victory over the sixth-ranked Osos (8-15) in the Puerto Rican Baloncesto Superior Nacional, securing his team's fifth consecutive win. Howard's outstanding performance earned him the title of MVP, as he contributed 17 points and 4 assists in just 27 minutes of play. Cangrejeros de Santurce, currently placed fifth in Group B with an 11-12 record, has been benefitting from Howard's impressive skills on the court. In a recent game against Manati, he showcased his talent by scoring 17 points, grabbing 1 rebound, and dishing out 4 assists, ultimately leading his team to another victory. With an average of 13.7 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game in the 15 games he has played this season, Howard has been a key player for his team. It is noteworthy that Jordan Howard holds both American and Puerto Rican citizenship, allowing him to play in Puerto Rico as a domestic player. His consistent performance and leadership qualities have truly solidified his position as a champion in the league.
#2. French Eddy Kayouloud, a 6'7'' guard/forward who is 26 years old and an alum of Bears from 2023, recently received the CSC NCAA Division I Academic All-District Team award. Currently playing professionally in France, Kayouloud made his debut with Champagne this season. In the latest game, despite his notable performance, Kayouloud could not prevent Champagne (21-17) from a narrow 79-78 defeat at home against the second-ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez. In that game, Kayouloud showcased his skills by contributing 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist in just 22 minutes on the court. Throughout the season, he has maintained an average of 7.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game in the 41 games he has played so far. Even though Kayouloud displayed an impressive performance against Pau-Lacq-Orthez, his team fell short in securing the victory.
#3. DR Congolese Mathieu Kamba, a 6'5'' guard aged 30 who graduated from Cent Arkansas in 2018 and received an All-Southland Conf. Honorable Mention award that year, currently plays professionally in Spain. In a recent game, Kamba played a crucial role in his team's dominant 76-51 victory over the seventh-ranked Fuenlabrada in the Spanish Primera FEB (second division). Despite facing a tough opponent, Kamba managed to score 9 points and secure 4 rebounds in just 24 minutes of play. Zunder Palencia, Kamba's team, is currently ranked third in the league, with this impressive win marking their fifth consecutive victory. Kamba's stellar performance against Fuenlabrada exemplified his skills and leadership on the court, demonstrating why he is considered a true champion. His contributions were instrumental in ensuring his team advanced as the finalists in the game. Throughout this season, Kamba has maintained an average of 7.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game across 37 games. Notably, in addition to his Congolese nationality, Kamba also holds a Canadian passport.
#4. In Monday night's game, the skilled 6'2'' guard, Collin Cooper, a 25-year-old Colonels alumnus from 2024 who previously played for Cent Arkansas between 2019 and 2023 before turning pro in Romania, showcased his talent by leading Targu Jiu to a convincing 90-75 victory over Galati, one of the league's struggling teams with a 0-28 record. Cooper's exceptional performance included scoring 13 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, dishing out 6 assists, and making 3 steals in just 28 minutes of play. Notably, he displayed flawless accuracy by going 6 for 6 at the free-throw line. CSM Targu Jiu, currently positioned 14th in the league with a 4-24 record, has already completed the Play-Out Round. Cooper's outstanding contributions in the game against Galati reinforced his reputation as a champion on the court. Throughout the season, he has maintained impressive statistics, averaging 17.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game in 36 appearances. Cooper's consistent performance highlights his impact as a finalist in the league.
#5. In a recent game, Australian Elias Cato, a 6'9'' guard/forward who graduated from Cent Arkansas in 2025 and currently plays professionally in Australia, was unable to lift the struggling Newcastle Falcons (2-8) to a win. Despite his commendable performance, the 14th-placed Newcastle Falcons were heavily defeated 87-58 on the road by the top-ranked team in the Excellence in the East group. Cato emerged as the top scorer for his team, contributing 14 points along with 5 rebounds in just 22 minutes of play. This noteworthy display is particularly impressive considering it is only Cato's debut season in professional basketball. His standout performance against BA CoE saw him scoring 14 points, securing 5 rebounds, and providing 1 assist. Nevertheless, despite Cato's notable efforts, Newcastle Falcons fell short of securing the victory. Throughout the season, Cato has maintained solid statistics, averaging 14.7 points per game and 6.3 rebounds per game across three matches.
#6. Masai Olowokere, a former Bears alum from 2024 currently playing professionally in Spain, showcased his talent in the recent game but unfortunately could not lead Marin to victory. Despite delivering an outstanding performance, the third-placed Marin team suffered a defeat with a score of 73-84 against the second-ranked Movistar Estudiantes 2nd team in Group B-3, based in Madrid. In the match against Estudiantes B, Olowokere stood out as the top scorer, contributing 18 points, and also securing 5 rebounds during his 36 minutes on the court. His impressive display highlighted his skill and determination, yet it was not enough to secure a win for Marin. Throughout the season, Olowokere has maintained solid statistics, averaging 13.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per game across 31 appearances. His consistent performance demonstrates his value as a key player for Marin, despite the recent defeat in the game against Movistar Estudiantes.
Other former Central Arkansas University players, who play in pro basketball:
Diogo Seixas (6'8''-G/F-2004, played in 2024-25) plays for Ourense in Spanish Primera FEB
Johan Crafoord (6'9''-F-2000, played in 2022-23) plays for Sloga Uppsala in Swedish Basketligan
DeAndre Jones (5'11''-PG-1998, played in 2017-21) plays for Portimonense in Portuguese Proliga
Darious Hall (6'7''-G/F-1997, played in 2021-22) plays for Al Wahda in Syrian SBL
Ibbe Klintman (6'8''-G/F-2001, played in 2021-24) plays for Trelleborg in Swedish Superettan
Carlos dos Santos (6'8''-C-1988, played in 2008-11) played for Campo Alto in Paraguayan LNB few monts ago
Derreck Brooks Jr. (6'6''-G-1994, played in 2014-14) played for SBB Baskets Wolmirstedt in German ProA last year
Robert Crawford (6'6''-PG-1990, played in 2011-17) played for Enid Outlaws in the TBL last year
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Central Arkansas University basketball alumni.
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