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THE FLATS – Moses Wright makes triumphant return to the court for Olympiacos … Marcus Georges-Hunt becomes three-time titleist in the FIBA WASL-West Asia League … Jose Alvarado and Josh Okogie meet the media following the conclusion of their seasons … Chris Bosh reflects on his time with Team USA … more in this week’s #ProJackets Report.
MOSES WRIGHT GLAD TO BE BACK ON THE COURT
Moses Wright opened up about his contract situation with Olympiacos, a possible playoff clash with Panathinaikos, and his injury-hit season. While his answers were cautious, they were also telling.
After a promising start, he was sidelined for over four months due to a respiratory infection diagnosed in November 2024.
This health setback not only kept him off the court but also stalled his efforts to obtain Cypriot citizenship.
Despite these challenges, Wright made a triumphant return to action in late March 2025. His performance in the regular season’s closing game underscored his resilience and determination.
Discussing his comeback, Wright shared: “I feel great to be back. It was a long process. I was eager to return, but I had to be patient and let things take their course.”
“Everyone came to visit me while I was in the hospital, and that helped me a lot mentally because it was a tough time. We’re a family on and off the court, and we truly care for each other.”
WRIGHT OPENS UP ABOUT HIS TIME AWAY FROM THE COURT
Olympiacos Piraeus big man Moses Wright had his best performance this season with 18 points, six rebounds, three assists and two blocks in the win over Maccabi Tel Aviv that clinched first place for the Reds.
It was quite the comeback game for Wright who was out for several months due to a serious undisclosed health issue. The initial estimations were that the American player would miss the season but he returned to action, ready to help in the upcoming playoffs.
“That was a good game for me,” Wright told Eurohoops’ Antonis Stroggylakis. “Got a little frustrated with me on the court, but it’s all about for the game.”
While he was sidelined, Wright spent a lot of time attending basketball games in Athens. His bond with religion was also reinforced.
“You learn a lot from watching basketball,” Wright said. “I was just traveling all over Athens. Going to Maroussi, AEK, Peristeri games. Supporting my friends and watching basketball. I started reading my Bible more. Started praying more. Getting really into Christianity. Getting back into Christianity.”
#bwinMVP of the game, Moses Wright!#OlympiacosBC #WeAreOlympiacos #TogetherWeFight pic.twitter.com/HYbYOmqQ81
— Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) April 10, 2025
.@EvanFourmizz delivered the bounce pass like it was top-secret intel! 🕵️
Moses Wright broke in, smashed the rim, and escaped swinging! 🏃💥 pic.twitter.com/1W9pb7fpTz
— SKWEEK (@skweektv) April 10, 2025
MARCUS GEORGES-HUNT HELPS AL RIYADI TO TITLE
Al Riyadi completed a mighty sweep of the 2024/2025 FIBA WASL-West Asia League following a 92-78 victory over Tabiat Basketball at the Stade Nouhad Naufal, Sunday night.
Buoyed by their ever-supportive home fans, the Lebanese Basketball Championship powerhouse seized control in the second period before pulling away in the third en route to finishing the tilt with a pristine 8-0 record.
“Great WASL campaign for us,” reflected head coach Ahmad Farran. “Winning for the third time in a row, I’m proud of this achievement. It’s not easy. Hopefully we keep on pushing until we achieve all our goals this season.”
Wael Arakji top-scored for Riyadi with 27 points, starting out hot with two treys to open the game before helping apply the finishing touches. He shot 11-of-15 from the floor and finished with an efficiency of 31.
Amir Saoud delivered 16 points, 13 of which he made in the second chapter alone as he powered the turnaround that saw the reigning BCL Asia champions turn a 29-23 deficit to a 50-41 advantage entering the break.
And that reversal was all they needed to stay ahead the rest of the way, with the troika of Marcus Georges-Hunt, Marin Maric, and Hayk Gyokchyan coming through in the third canto to bring their lead to as high as 18.
Georges-Hunt, now a three-time WASL Sub-Zone League titlist, would go on to finish with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Maric, meanwhile, overcame foul trouble and still chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds as well.
JOSE ALVARADO REFLECTS ON PELICANS’ SEASON
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado’s postgame interview after the Pelicans’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, April 13 during the 2024-25 NBA season.
Jose Alvarado – Gritty 🫡 pic.twitter.com/EA42aGX3TL
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 13, 2025
JOSH OKOGIE OFFERS THOUGHTS ON HIS SEASON
Watch Josh Okogie’s exit interview following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season for the Charlotte Hornets.
Jose Alvarado – Gritty 🫡 pic.twitter.com/EA42aGX3TL
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 13, 2025
CHRIS BOSH REFLECTS ON HIS TIME WITH TEAM USA
NBA Hall of Famer Chris Bosh joins Jordan Cornette to reflect on his time playing for Team USA and explain how he’s imparting that level of gratitude to the women playing at the Nike Hoops Summit.
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Chris Bosh DESERVES more respect ‼️
h/t @AndrewDBailey | #HeatNation pic.twitter.com/0RjvEpnBfk
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) April 16, 2025
Happy Birthday to Jose Alvarado 🎉 pic.twitter.com/HKbZXsgQKI
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 12, 2025
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EuroBasket #ProJackets Weekly Update
Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC
Moses Wright (6’10”-C-1998, played in 2017-21, plays pro in Greece) led his Greek team Olympiacos to a victory against the 16th-ranked Maccabi Tel-Aviv (11-23) 99-93 in the Euroleague on Thursday night. He recorded 18 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and made 2 blocks in 25 minutes. Olympiacos S.F.P. Piraeus (24-10) is placed first in the Euroleague. There are only two games left until the end of the Euroleague Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. This season Wright averages 5.3ppg and 2.7rpg.
Jordan Usher (6’7”-SF-1998, played in 2019-22, plays in France) could not help one of league’s weakest teams JL Bourg en Bresse (17-5) in their last game. Despite Usher’s very good performance JL Bourg en Bresse lost 91-98 on the road to the second-ranked Paris Basket. He was the top scorer with 21 points; quite an impressive performance considering it’s only Usher’s third season in pro basketball. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. It’s Usher’s first year with the team. He has individually a very good season with high stats. Usher averages 15.1ppg, 2.9rpg and 2.1apg in 26 games he played so far.
Experienced Adam Smith (6’1”-PG-1992, played in 2015-16, currently in Croatia) led Split to a victory over the closely-ranked KK Cedevita Junior Zagreb (20-10) crushing them 87-67 in the Croatian Premijer Liga last Thursday. Smith was MVP of the game. He scored 20 points and added 3 passes in a mere 18 minutes. KK Split (2-1) is placed fifth in the Premijer Liga. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be important. This season Smith averages 8.7ppg, 1.5rpg and 2.8apg.
Jose Alvarado (6’0”-PG-1998, played in 2017-21, plays pro in the NBA) was not able to help the New Orleans Pelicans (21-61) in their last game. Despite Alvarado’s good performance the New Orleans Pelicans (21-61) lost 100-115 in Oklahoma City to the Thunder. He scored 14 points and added 4 assists. It was Pelicans’ seventh consecutive loss in a row. Alvarado’s team will play only one more game in the NBA Regular Season. And now that game is quite important. Alvarado has relatively good stats this year 10.3ppg, 2.4rpg, 4.6apg and 1.3spg in 56 games.
Ja’von Franklin (6’7”-F/C-1998, played in 2023-23, plays in Belgium) was the main contributor in a Windrose Giants Antwerp’s victory against the 17th-ranked Feyenoord (8-23) 95-76 in the BNXT League in Saturday night’s game. He was MVP of the game. Franklin recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and getting 10 rebounds in 23 minutes; not bad, considering it’s only his second season in pro basketball. Windrose Giants Antwerp (19-12) is placed sixth in the BNXT League. This season Franklin averages 8.9ppg, 5.1rpg and 1.3apg.
Abdoulaye Gueye (6’9”-C-1994, played in 2014-15, currently in Turkey), who plays in the Turkish TBL (second division) was not able to secure a victory for TED Ankara (15-18) in their last game. Despite Gueye’s very good performance TED Ankara lost 76-84 in Istanbul to the second-ranked Erokspor. He had a double-double by scoring 18 points and getting 13 rebounds. Gueye also added 3 assists. Gueye has very impressive stats this year 17.0ppg, 9.5rpg, 3.2apg, 1.5bpg and 1.2spg in 32 games.
Josh Okogie (6’4”-G-1998, played in 2016-18, plays pro in the NBA) couldn’t help the Charlotte Hornets (19-63) in their game last Sunday. Despite his good performance the Charlotte Hornets were defeated 93-86 in Boston by the Celtics. Okogie was the second best scorer with 14 points in a mere 19 minutes. Okogie has relatively good stats this season 8.9ppg, 2.7rpg, 1.3apg and 1.8spg. He is a naturalized Nigerian.
Michael Devoe (6’5”-G-1999, played in 2018-22, plays in Germany) couldn’t help SYNTAINICS MBC Weissenfels in their game against MLP Academics Heidelberg in the German BBL, despite his good performance in Friday night’s game. He recorded 11 points. But his team lost 78-87. Devoe has very impressive stats this year 15.9ppg, 3.6rpg and 3.4apg in 25 games.
Marcus Georges-Hunt (6’5”-F-1994, played in 2012-16, currently in Lebanon) contributed to a Al Riyadi’s victory against the closely-ranked Tabiat 92-78 in the West Asia Super League last Sunday. Georges-Hunt recorded 15 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists in 30 minutes. This season Georges-Hunt has very high stats. He averages 18.8ppg, 4.3rpg and 2.5apg. Georges-Hunt is a naturalized Virgin Islander.
Ben Lammers (6’10”-C-1995, played in 2014-18, plays pro in Spain) helped MoraBanc Andorra win their game against the fifth-ranked Surne Bilbao 84-81 in the Spanish Liga Endesa on Saturday night. Lammers scored 7 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. This year Lammers averages 8.6ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.2bpg in 23 games.
Other former Georgia Tech players, who play in pro basketball:
- Thaddeus Young (6’8”-F-1988, played in 2006-07) played for Phoenix Suns in the NBA last year
- Khalid Moore (6’7”-F-2000, played in 2018-22) plays for Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball in French Betclic ELITE ProA
- Trae Golden (6’3”-PG-1991, played in 2013-14) plays for Fujian Sturgeons in Chinese CBA
- Avi Schafer (6’9”-F/C-1998, played in 2017-19) plays for SeaHorses Mikawa in Japanese B1 League
- Josh Heath (6’1”-PG-1994, played in 2014-17) plays for Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen in Belgian Pro Basketball League
- Rodney Howard (6’11”-F, played in 2020-23) plays for Craiova in Romanian Liga Nationala
- Derrick Favors (6’10”-F-1991, played in 2009-10) played for Windy City Bulls in the NBA G League last year
- James Banks III (6’10”-F/C-1998, played in 2018-20) plays for Maine Celtics in the NBA G League
- Brandon Alston (6’5”-G-1995, played in 2017-19) plays for Esgueira in Portuguese Liga Betclic
- Evan Jester (6’7”-F-1999, played in 2017-19) plays for Atlanta Aliens in the ABA
- Charles Mitchell (6’8”-F/C-1993, played in 2014-16) plays for Chihuahua Dorados in Mexican LBE
- Gani Lawal (6’9”-F/C-1988, played in 2007-10) played for Toros Del Valle in Colombian Liga WPlay last year
- Glen Rice Jr. (6’6”-F-1991, played in 2009-12) plays for Brillantes in Venezuelan SPB
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Georgia Institute of Technology basketball alumni.
