Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Raiders players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Grant Basile, a 6'9'' forward who is 26 years old, graduated from Virginia Tech in 2023 after playing for Wright St. from 2018 to 2022 where he earned the All-Horizon League All-Tournament MVP award in his final year. Currently playing professionally in Puerto Rico, Basile, despite his stellar performance, could not lead the Piratas de Quebradillas to victory in their recent game. The sixth-placed Quebradillas suffered a tough 99-81 loss on the road against the second-ranked Criollos in Group A. In the game, Basile stood out as the top scorer with 23 points, along with contributing 6 rebounds and 2 blocks in 30 minutes of play. Despite his impressive individual performance in a previous game against Caguas where he scored 23 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and provided 1 assist, his team still faced defeat. Throughout the season, Basile has maintained high statistics, averaging 19.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. Notably, Basile is a naturalized American player showcasing his skills in the professional basketball league in Puerto Rico.
#2. Mark Hughes, a 6'5'' shooting guard who is 29 years old and an alumnus of the Raiders from 2019, has been making significant contributions in the professional basketball scene in Spain. He was instrumental in Basquet Girona's recent surprising victory against the sixth-ranked Joventut with a score of 82-77 in the Spanish Liga Endesa. Despite his limited playing time of just 19 minutes, Hughes managed to showcase his skills by scoring 16 points during the game. Basquet Girona currently holds the 12th position in the league with a record of 14-20. This victory marked a turning point for the team, as it was their first win after enduring four consecutive losses. The Regular Season has already concluded, and Hughes' performance has undoubtedly played a crucial role in boosting his team's morale and confidence. Hughes' remarkable display on the court, where he not only scored 16 points but also contributed 2 rebounds and 1 assist against Joventut, highlights his prowess as a player and his ability to make a significant impact during crucial moments. With an average of 8.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this season, Hughes has proven himself to be a valuable asset to his team, solidifying his position as a true champion on the basketball court.
#3. Michael Imariagbe, a 24-year-old forward standing at 6'7'' who graduated from Wright State in 2026 and was instrumental in helping them clinch the Horizon League Regular Season Champion title that year, currently plays professionally in Australia. However, in a recent game for Lakeside Lightning, despite his impressive performance, the team suffered a crushing defeat against the top-ranked Flames in the West group. Imariagbe managed to achieve a double-double by scoring 25 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and providing 2 assists during the 29 minutes he played. Even though he showcased exceptional skills on the court, Lakeside Lightning, ranked 11th with a 4-9 record, succumbed to a 110-85 loss to the Flames in Rockingham. Imariagbe's remarkable display earned him recognition and the prestigious Triple-Double Badge from eurobasket.com. Throughout the season, he has maintained high statistics, averaging 21.8 points per game, 9.4 rebounds per game, and 3.1 assists per game individually.
Other former Wright State University players, who play in pro basketball:
Joe Thomasson (6'4''-G-1993, played in 2014-16) plays for Panionios in Greek GBL
A.J. Pacher (6'10''-F/C-1992, played in 2010-14) plays for Valmiera Glass in Latvian LBL
Trey Calvin (6'0''-PG-2001, played in 2019-24) plays for E.Netanya in Israeli Winner League
Timothy Finke (6'6''-G-1999, played in 2019-23) plays for Ovarense in Portuguese Liga Betclic
Tanner Holden (6'6''-G-2000, played in 2023-24) played for Texas Legends in the NBA G League few monts ago
Loudon Love (6'8''-C-1998, played in 2016-16) plays for BC Vienna in Austrian BSL
AJ Braun (6'9''-F, played in 2021-24) plays for Ulcinj in Montenegrin Erste Liga
Jerran Young (6'6''-G-1991, played in 2012-14) played for No Excuses in the The Basketball Tournament last year
Steven Davis-Smith (6'8''-PF-1993, played in 2012-15) played for Locked In Elite in the The Basketball Tournament last year
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Wright State University basketball alumni.
Grant Basile is last week best Raiders alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @derthonabasket)
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