Georgia Tech Alumni in Pro Basketball
Trae Golden (6’3”-PG-91, graduated ’14, plays pro in Turkey) could not help Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul (1-1) in their game last Wednesday. Despite his very good performance the third-placed Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul (1-1) was defeated105-90on the road by the second-ranked Enisey in the group L of FIBA Europe Cup. Golden was the top scorer with 31 points. He also added 9 assists in 37 minutes. There are only four games left until the end of the FIBA Europe Cup Second Stage. So now every game will be critical. It’s Golden’s first season with the team. Golden has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages 20.4ppg, 2.4rpg and 8.0apg.
Alade Aminu (6’10”-F/C-87, graduated ’09, plays in Poland) was not able to help Polski Cukier Torun (2-7) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Polski Cukier Torun was badly defeated121-102in Manresa by the higher-ranked (#3) La ICL. Aminu was the second best scorer with 19 points. He also added 4 rebounds. It was Polski Cukier Torun’s sixth consecutive loss in a row. Aminu has relatively good stats this year 11.9ppg, 7.4rpg and 1.9apg in 11 games he played so far.
Adam Smith (6’1”-PG-92, graduated ’16, currently in Greece), who plays in Greece was not able to secure a victory for PAOK (3-6) in their game last Tuesday. Despite his very good performance PAOK was defeated 89-80 at home by the higher-ranked Falco-Vulcano (#3). Smith was the top scorer with 31 points (went 6 for 6 at the free throw line) in 35 minutes. It’s Smith’s first season with the team. This year he has very high stats. Smith averages 18.6ppg, 1.7rpg and 2.2apg.
Zachery Peacock (6’8”-C-87, graduated ’10, plays pro in France) couldn’t help JL Bourg Basket (11-2) in their last game. Despite Peacock’s very good performance JL Bourg Basket lost85-70in Nanterre to the lower-ranked (#5) JSF Nanterre. He was the top scorer with 22 points. It’s Peacock’s fifth season with the team. Peacock has relatively good stats this year 13.7ppg, 4.4rpg and 2.1apg in 14 games.
Thaddeus Young (6’8”-F-88, graduated ’07, plays in the NBA) led Chicago Bulls to an easy victory against the Atlanta Hawks (6-22) crushing them 136-102 in the NBA in Wednesday night’s game. Young scored 15 points, grabbed 9 boards, dished 6 assists and stole 3 balls in 33 minutes. The Chicago Bulls have rather weak 10-19 record this season. Young has relatively good stats this year 8.8ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.8apg and 1.1spg.
Jarrett Jack (6’3”-PG-83, graduated ’05, currently in the NBA G League) led Sioux Falls Skyforce to a 3-point victory over the Iowa Wolves 98-95 in the NBA G League last Saturday. He was MVP of the game. Jack scored 28 points (!!!), grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 5 assists. Jack has relatively good stats this year 14.0ppg, 2.4rpg and 4.1apg in eight games.
Josh Okogie (6’4”-G-98, graduated ’18, plays pro in the NBA) couldn’t help the Minnesota Timberwolves (10-15) in their game last Wednesday. Despite his good performance the Minnesota Timberwolves were defeated127-116in Salt Lake City by the Utah Jazz. Okogie scored 13 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 31 minutes. Okogie has relatively good stats this season 8.8ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.5apg. He is a naturalized Nigerian.
Derrick Favors (6’10”-F-91, graduated ’10, plays in the NBA) couldn’t help the New Orleans Pelicans in their game against the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. He scored 7 points, grabbed 9 boards, handed out 3 passes and blocked 3 shots. His team lost 101-108 in the NBA. Favors has relatively good stats this year 7.5ppg, 8.6rpg and 1.9apg in 13 games.
Ben Lammers (6’10”-C-95, graduated ’18, currently in Spain) contributed to a 2-point RETAbet BB’s victory against the closely-ranked Burgos 95-93 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Saturday. He recorded 10 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks in 23 minutes. This season Lammers averages 7.0ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.6bpg.
Daniel Miller (6’11”-C-91, graduated ’14, plays pro in Japan) couldn’t help Sendai 89ers in their game against Gunma in the Japanese B2 League, despite his very good performance last Wednesday. Miller had a double-double by scoring 20 points and getting 15 rebounds. He also added 3 blocks. But his team lost 66-70. Miller has relatively good stats this year 14.8ppg, 11.3rpg, 4.5apg, 1.7bpg and 1.3spg in 26 games.
Other former Georgia Tech players who play in pro basketball:
James White (6’8”-F-93) signed for Ural Ekaterinburg in Russian Superleague 1
Iman Shumpert (6’5”-G-90) played for Brooklyn Nets in the NBA
Tony Akins (5’11”-G-80) signed for SK Knights in South Korean KBL
Marcus Georges-Hunt (6’5”-F-94) signed for Guangzhou Long-Lions in Chinese CBA
Jeremis Smith (6’8”-F-86) played for Bigua in Uruguayan LUB
Glen Rice Jr. (6’6”-G/F-91) signed for New Zealand Breakers in Australian NBL
Joshua Heath (6’2”-PG-94) signed for Stella Artois Leuven Bears in Belgian Euromillions League
Robert Sampson (6’8”-F-92) signed for Grand Rapids Drive in the NBA G League
Tadric Jackson (6’2”-G-94) signed for Sentjur in Slovenian Liga Nova KBM
Abdoulaye Gueye (6’9”-F-94) signed for Final Spor in Turkish TBL
Avi Schafer (6’8”-C-98) signed for Shiga L-Stars in Japanese B1 League
Kammeon Holsey (6’8”-F-90) signed for NH Ostrava in Czech Republic NBL
Anthony McHenry (6’8”-SF-83) plays for Shinshu BW in Japanese B2 League
Evan Jester (6’7”-F-99) signed for Atlanta Aliens in the ABA
Charles Mitchell (6’8”-F/C-93) signed for Bank of Taiwan in Taiwanese SBL
Gani Lawal (6’9”-F/C-88) signed for Muharraq in Bahrain Premier League
Dion Glover (6’5”-G-78) plays for Bivouac in the Big3
Will Bynum (6’0”-PG-83) plays for Bivouac in the Big3
Anthony Morrow (6’5”-G-85) plays for Bivouac in the Big3
Brandon Alston (6’5”-G-95) plays for Team Charlotte in the Eurobasket S.League
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Georgia Tech basketball alumni.
