ALVARADO GRATEFUL FOR LESSONS LEARNED AT TECH
Jose Alvarado has earned everything he has achieved in the NBA.
Alvarado, who signed a two-way contract with the Pelicans after going undrafted in 2021, continues to use the lessons he learned at Georgia Tech.
On Saturday night against the host Hawks, Alvarado used his ball movement and sharp passing to boost the Pelicans’ bench in a 124-121 overtime loss. He finished with four assists and five points in about 16 minutes.
“When Jose gets in the game, you know what he’s going to bring,” Pelicans coach Willie Green said. “His toughness, he is going to bring energy and an extremely fast pace. He makes the right play over and over again, so we can depend on him.”
Alvarado, who is 11th all-time in career assists at Georgia Tech with 384, received a four-year, $6.5 million contract from the Pelicans earlier this year.
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A CASE FOR THE CELTICS PURSUING DERRICK FAVORS
With Danilo Gallinari potentially missing the entire 2022-23 season while rehabbing from a torn ACL, the NBA granted the Boston Celtics a $3.23 million Disabled Player Exception, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic.
The Celtics can use the exception either to trade for someone who makes $3.23 million or less or sign someone outright in free agency. On the Vitamin C’s podcast, Heavy Sports’ Adam Taylor listed Derrick Favors as one possible option the Celtics could look into.
“He’s big, strong, he can rebound, he can defend. He’s more like an Al Horford, where he kind of guards the angles rather than guards the man. He really forces you to go weak, which is when you’re going onto your weaker hand. Offensively, he’s going to be able to battle for offensive rebounds, give you some post moves, give you some hustle,” Taylor said.
Derrick Favors anyone?
Or promote Kabengele. Need another big man, like yesterday. pic.twitter.com/shXBM8K6kL
— CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) November 3, 2022
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BANKS STARTS OUT STRONG FOR LEGENDS
James Banks posted 16 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, four blocks and one assist in 20 minutes during Saturday’s 127-122 loss to the Austin Spurs.
Banks was very productive before he fouled out, which limited his minutes. Not only was he efficient in scoring the ball, he also led the team in rebounds and blocks.
TD & @1jamesbanks helped stock @CCALewisville’s Food Pantry so the seniors could do their weekly grocery shopping! 💙 pic.twitter.com/Mi861YtxSQ
— Texas Legends (@TexasLegends) November 8, 2022
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#ProJackets on Social Media
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— Kenny Anderson (@chibbs_1) November 10, 2022
#PROJACKETS IN THE NBA/G LEAGUE IN 2023-24
| PLAYER | DATA | NUMBERS | TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
 | JOSE ALVARADO Team: New Orleans Pelicans Number: 15 NBA Experience: 3rd year Years at Georgia Tech: 2017-21 Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y. Status: Active | 6-0, 179 lbs 2023-24 Stats 7.1 ppg 2.3 rpg 2.1 apg 41.2% FG | Record: 49-33 Standing: 7th place, -8.0 GB Streak: L1 Last 10: 5-5 |
 | JAMES BANKS III Team: Maine Celtics Number: 5 G League Experience: 3rd year Years at Georgia Tech: 2018-20 Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. Status: Active | 6-10, 250 lbs 2023-24 Stats 5.3 ppg 4.7 rpg 1.5 bpg 54.2% FG | Record: 21-13 Standing: 2nd place, -1.0 GB Streak: W1 Last 10: 8-2 |
 | MICHAEL DEVOE Team: Memphis Hustle Number: 10 G League Experience: 2nd year Years at Georgia Tech: 2017-21 Hometown: Orlando, Fla. Status: Active | 6-4, 183 lbs 2023-24 Stats 13.9 ppg 3.9 rpg 3.1 apg 47.4% FG | Record: 15-19 Standing: 12th, -9.0 GB Streak: W1 Last 10: 3-7 |
 | DERRICK FAVORS Team: Windy City Bulls (G League) Number: 14 NBA Experience: 12 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2009-10 Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. Status: Active | 6-9, 265 lbs 2023-24 Stats 6.2 ppg 4.7 rpg 0.7 bpg 66.7% FG | Record: 15-19 Standing: 13th place, -7.0 GB Streak: L1 Last 10: 4-6 |
 | JOSH OKOGIE Team: Phoenix Suns Number: 2 NBA Experience: 5 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2016-18 Hometown: Snellville, Ga. Status: Active | 6-4, 213 lbs 2023-24 Stats 4.6 ppg 2.6 rpg 1.1 apg 41.7% FG | Record: 49-33 Standing: 6th place, -8.0 GB Streak: W3 Last 10: 7-3 |
 | THADDEUS YOUNG Team: free agent Number: 30 NBA Experience: 16 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2006-07 Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. Status: Active | 6-8, 235 lbs 2023-24 Stats 4.2 ppg 3.0 rpg 1.7 apg 60.2% FG | Record: 49-33 Standing: 6th place, -8.0 GB Streak: W3 Last 10: 7-3 |
Yellow Jackets in Professional Basketball
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Experienced Thaddeus Young (6’8”-F-1988, graduated ‘2007, plays pro in the NBA) could not help the Toronto Raptors (7-7) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the Toronto Raptors (7-7) lost 104-118 on the road to the Indiana Pacers. Young scored 15 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 35 minutes. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. It’s Young’s first year with the team. This season he averages 3.4ppg, 2.7rpg and 1.2apg in 11 games he played so far.
Jose Alvarado (6’0”-PG-1998, graduated ‘2021, plays in the NBA) led New Orleans Pelicans to a victory against the Houston Rockets (2-11) 119-106 in the NBA on Saturday night. Alvarado scored 12 points, made 5 passes and 3 steals. The New Orleans Pelicans have 7-6 record this season. But the season just started, so everything may happen. It’s Alvarado’s first year with the team. He has relatively good stats this season 7.7ppg, 2.0rpg and 2.8apg.
Adam Smith (6’1”-PG-1992, graduated ‘2016, currently in Spain) was not able to help Bilbao in their game against Tenerife (1-6) in the Spanish Liga Endesa. Smith recorded 6 points in 28 minutes. Bilbao was badly defeated73-57 on the opponent’s court by the much lower-ranked (#16) Tenerife. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Smith has relatively good stats this year 10.4ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.4apg and 1.1spg in seven games.
James Banks III (6’10”-F/C-1998, graduated ‘2020, plays pro in the NBA G League) was not able to secure a victory for the Texas Legends (2-1) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Banks III’s very good performance the Texas Legends (#6) were defeated 127-122 in Austin by the Spurs. He scored 16 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and made 4 blocks. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It’s Banks III’s first year with the team. Banks III has relatively good stats this season 12.0ppg, 9.0rpg, 1.7apg and 3.7bpg.
Ben Lammers (6’10”-C-1995, graduated ‘2018, plays in Germany) couldn’t help ALBA Berlin (3-4) in their game against Bayern Muenchen (2-5) in the Euroleague. He recorded only 4 points in 11 minutes. ALBA Berlin was edged79-77 in Munich by the lower-ranked (#15) Bayern Muenchen. It was ALBA Berlin’s fourth consecutive loss in a row. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year Lammers averages 5.2ppg in five games.
Josh Okogie (6’4”-G-1998, graduated ‘2018, currently in the NBA) managed to help Phoenix Suns to win against the Portland Trail Blazers crushing them 102-82 in the NBA in Saturday night’s game. Okogie scored only 4 points. This season Okogie averages 1.1ppg and 1.2rpg. He is a naturalized Nigerian.
Charles Mitchell (6’8”-F/C-1993, graduated ‘2016, plays pro in Argentina) led Obera to a victory over the league outsider Comunicaciones 78-66 in the Argentinian La Liga last Sunday. He was MVP of the game. Mitchell recorded 17 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 20 minutes. Mitchell has relatively good stats this year 13.7ppg and 9.0rpg in six games.
Robert Sampson (6’8”-F-1992, graduated ‘2015, plays in Japan) was the major contributor in a Tokyo HT’s victory against the 12th-ranked Veertien Mie 84-73 in the Japanese B3 League on Saturday night. He recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and getting 14 rebounds. Sampson also added 5 assists. Sampson has relatively good stats this season 12.0ppg, 11.3rpg, 2.7apg, 1.3bpg and 1.7spg. Sampson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market.
Gani Lawal (6’9”-F/C-1988, graduated ‘2010, currently in Russia) couldn’t help Runa Basket in their game against Uralmash in the Russian Superleague 1 (second division). Lawal recorded 6 points, 12 rebounds and 2 blocks in 20 minutes. His team was edged 79-76. This year Lawal averages 9.8ppg and 9.0rpg in six games. He is a naturalized Nigerian.
Michael Devoe (6’5”-G-1999, graduated ‘2022, plays pro in the NBA G League) contributed to an Ontario Clippers’ victory against the South Bay Lakers 112-105 in the NBA G League last Saturday. He scored 6 points. This season Devoe averages 3.0ppg and 4.0rpg.
Other former Georgia Institute of Technology players, who play in pro basketball:
- Derrick Favors (6’10”-F-1991) is a free agent
- Avi Schafer (6’8”-C-1998) plays for SeaHorses Mikawa in Japanese B1 League
- Jordan Usher (6’7”-F-1999) plays for Besiktas Icrypex Istanbul in Turkish BSL
- Moses Wright (6’9”-F-1998) plays for Zhejiang Golden Bulls in Chinese CBA
- Alade Aminu (6’10”-F/C-1987) plays for Gigantes de Carolina in Puerto Rican BSN
- Josh Heath (6’1”-PG-1994) plays for Stella Artois Leuven Bears in Belgian Pro Basketball League
- Kammeon Holsey (6’8”-F-1990) played for College Park SkyHawks in the NBA G League
- Trae Golden (6’3”-PG-1991) plays for Beijing Royal Fighters in Chinese CBA
- Anthony McHenry (6’8”-SF-1983) plays for Shinshu BW in Japanese B1 League
- Marcus Georges-Hunt (6’5”-F-1994) signed for Kuwait in Kuwaiti D1
- Evan Jester (6’7”-F-1999) signed for Atlanta Aliens in the ABA
- Tadric Jackson (6’2”-G-1994) signed for Atlanta Aliens in the ABA
- Abdoulaye Gueye (6’9”-C-1994) signed for Samsunspor in Turkish TBL
- Glen Rice Jr. (6’6”-F-1991) played for Power in the Big3
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Georgia Tech basketball alumni.
