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 closely-ranked Panathinaikos (22-12) 97-93 in the Euroleague last Sunday. He recorded 19 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 24 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Olympiacos S.F.P. Piraeus (24-10) is placed first in the Euroleague. This year Wright averages 5.8ppg and 2.6rpg in 18 games he played so far.
Experienced Adam Smith (6’1”-PG-1992, played in 2015-16, plays in Croatia) could not help Split (26-7) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Smith’s very good performance Split was defeated 86-82 at home by the lower-ranked Dinamo (#6). He was the top scorer with 20 points. Smith also added 6 assists. Smith has relatively good stats this season 10.2ppg, 1.8rpg and 3.3apg.
Jordan Usher (6’7”-SF-1998, played in 2019-22, currently in France) was the major contributor in a JL Bourg en Bresse’s victory against the closely-ranked Cholet Basket (21-9) 94-89 in the French Betclic ELITE ProA in Wednesday night’s game. Usher scored 17 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 26 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it’s only his third season in pro basketball. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. JL Bourg en Bresse (28-2) is placed first in the Betclic ELITE ProA. It was his team’s 18th consecutive victory in a row. It’s Usher’s first year with the team. Usher has relatively good stats this season 14.5ppg, 2.8rpg and 2.2apg in 31 games.
Michael Devoe (6’5”-G-1999, played in 2018-22, plays pro in Germany) was not able to help SYNTAINICS MBC Weissenfels (17-15) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite Devoe’s very good performance SYNTAINICS MBC Weissenfels was defeated 80-65 on the road by the second-ranked Bayern Muenchen. He was the top scorer with 17 points. Devoe also added 6 rebounds and dished 4 assists. It’s Devoe’s first season with the team. He has individually a very good year with high stats. Devoe averages 15.9ppg, 3.8rpg and 3.8apg.
Charles Mitchell (6’8”-F/C-1993, played in 2014-16, plays in Dominican Republic) led Reales to a victory over the league outsider Soles (1-5) 79-70 in the Dominican Rep. LNB on Tuesday night. Mitchell was MVP of the game. He had a double-double by scoring 19 points and getting 13 rebounds in 24 minutes. It was his first game for Reales this season. His team is placed second from the bottom (#7) in the LNB. It was Reales’ first victory after five consecutive loses.
Marcus Georges-Hunt (6’5”-F-1994, played in 2012-16, currently in Lebanon) contributed to a 3-point Al Riyadi’s victory against the seventh-ranked Antranik 92-89 in a derby game in the Lebanese LBL in Friday night’s game. He scored 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Georges-Hunt has relatively good stats this season 11.5ppg, 3.3rpg and 2.1apg. He is a naturalized Virgin Islander.
Joshua Heath (6’1”-PG-1994, played in 2014-17, plays pro in Belgium) contributed to a Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen’s victory against the closely-ranked Limburg United 91-85 in the Belgian Pro Basketball League last Thursday. He scored 15 points and added 3 passes in 29 minutes. This year Heath averages 9.8ppg, 1.5rpg and 4.7apg in six games.
James Banks III (6’10”-F/C-1998, played in 2018-20, plays in Dominican Republic) faced previously mentioned Charles Mitchell in the Dominican Rep. LNB last game. Banks III was not able to secure a victory for one of league’s weakest teams Soles (1-5) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite his good performance the bottom-ranked Soles was defeated 79-70 on their home court in Santo Domingo by the one of league’s weakest teams Reales (#7). Banks III was the second best scorer with 10 points. He also added 7 rebounds and made 2 blocks. This season Banks III averages 6.3ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.3bpg.
Khalid Moore (6’7”-F-2000, played in 2018-22, currently in France) managed to help Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball in a victory against the eighth-ranked Sluc Nancy 88-81 in the French Betclic ELITE ProA in Tuesday night’s game. Moore recorded only 3 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 18 minutes. This year Moore averages 5.9ppg and 4.0rpg in 32 games.
Ben Lammers (6’10”-C-1995, played in 2014-18, plays pro in Spain) helped MoraBanc Andorra edge the closely-ranked BAXI Manresa 83-81 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Saturday. Lammers scored only 2 points. This season Lammers averages 7.6ppg, 4.4rpg and 1.2bpg.
Other former Georgia Tech players, who play in pro basketball:
- Josh Okogie (6’4”-G-1998, played in 2016-18) plays for Charlotte Hornets in the NBA
- Thaddeus Young (6’8”-F-1988, played in 2006-07) played for Phoenix Suns in the NBA few months ago
- Jose Alvarado (6’0”-PG-1998, played in 2017-21) plays for New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA
- 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
- Ja’von Franklin (6’7”-F/C-1998, played in 2023-23) plays for Windrose Giants Antwerp in Belgian Pro Basketball League
- Abdoulaye Gueye (6’9”-C-1994, played in 2014-15) plays for TED Ankara in Turkish TBL
- Derrick Favors (6’10”-F-1991, played in 2009-23) played for Windy City Bulls in the NBA G League last year
- Rodney Howard (6’11”-F, played in 2020-23) plays for Craiova in Romanian Liga Nationala
- 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
- Glen Rice Jr. (6’6”-F-1991, played in 2009-12) plays for Brillantes in Venezuelan SPB
- Gani Lawal (6’9”-F/C-1988, played in 2007-10) played for Toros Del Valle in Colombian LBP last year (just retired)
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Georgia Institute of Technology basketball alumni.
