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Pro Report | Red Raider Basketball
January 26, 2024 | Men's Basketball
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Keenan Evans (6'3''-G-1996, played in 2014-18, plays pro in Lithuania) led his Lithuanian team Zalgiris to a surprising victory over the fifth-ranked Panathinaikos (15-10) 80-68 in the Euroleague on Friday night. He was MVP of the game. Evans recorded 24 points, 5 assists and 5 steals in 28 minutes. B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas (10-15) is placed 12th in the Euroleague. Evans has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages 16.8ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.9apg and 1.5spg.
Experienced Jeffrey Crockett (6'7''-F-1991, played in 2009-14, plays in Cyprus) led Keravnos to a victory over the closely-ranked AEL (9-6) 71-62 in the Cypriot OPAP Basket League in Monday night's game. He was MVP of the game. Crockett had a double-double by scoring 19 points and getting 11 rebounds. Keravnos Strovolou (5-1) is placed third in the OPAP Basket League. Crockett has relatively good stats this year 13.4ppg, 6.4rpg, 1.4apg and 1.5spg in eight games he played so far.
Robert Turner IIIÂ (6'3''-PG-1993, played in 2013-15, currently in France), who plays in the French ProB (second division) could not help FOS Provence Basket (5-14) in their game last Friday. Despite Turner III's very good performance the bottom-ranked FOS Provence Basket was defeated 97-90 on the road by the much higher-ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez (#7). He was the second best scorer with 23 points. Turner III also added 5 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 38 minutes. Turner III has relatively good stats this season 13.6ppg, 3.2rpg, 3.4apg and 1.4spg.
 Jahmi'us Ramsey (6'3''-G-2001, played in 2019-20, plays pro in the NBA G League) was the main contributor in an Oklahoma City Blue's victory against the G League Ignite (5-27) crushing them 116-96 in the NBA G League on Monday night. Ramsey was MVP of the game. He recorded 26 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 3 assists. The Oklahoma City Blue has 17-15 record this season. It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row. Ramsey has very impressive stats this year 20.3ppg, 7.8rpg, 3.0apg and 1.2spg in 25 games.
 Zhaire Smith (6'5''-F/G-1999, played in 2017-18, plays in the NBA G League) was the major contributor in a 1-point Cleveland Charge's victory against the Greensboro Swarm (8-22) 119-118 in the NBA G League in Wednesday night's game. He scored 22 points, had 9 boards, handed out 3 passes and blocked 2 shots in 37 minutes. The Cleveland Charge has 14-17 record this season. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. Smith has relatively good stats this season 13.2ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.6apg and 1.3spg.
TJ Holyfield (6'8''-PF-1995, played in 2019-18, currently in Japan), who plays in the Japanese B2 League was not able to help Pass lab Yamagata Wyverns (18-17) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the fourth-placed Pass lab Yamagata Wyverns were badly defeated100-83 in Kumamoto by the second-ranked Volters in the East group. Holyfield had a double-double by scoring 20 points and getting 16 rebounds. He also added 3 blocks. Holyfield has relatively good stats this year 11.6ppg, 8.1rpg, 1.6apg, 1.2bpg and 1.5spg in 35 games.
 Jarrett Culver (6'6''-G-1999, played in 2017-19, plays pro in the NBA G League) was not able to secure a victory for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (20-10) in their game last Friday. Despite Culver's very good performance the Rio Grande Valley Vipers were defeated 108-104 in Portland by the Rip City Remix. He was the top scorer with 21 points. Culver also added 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals in 33 minutes. This season Culver has very high stats. He averages 20.4ppg, 6.4rpg, 3.0apg and 1.7spg.
Dejan Kravic (6'11''-C-1990, played in 2011-11, plays in Spain) couldn't help one of league's weakest teams Casademont Zaragoza in their game against Surne Bilbao in the Spanish Liga Endesa. Kravic scored 8 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. His team was edged 86-83. This year Kravic averages 5.8ppg and 4.3rpg in 17 games. He has also Canadian passport.
 Clarence Nadolny (6'3''-G-2000, played in 2019-22, currently in France), who plays in the French ProB (second division) couldn't help Rouen Metropole Basket (11-8) in their game last Friday. Despite Nadolny's very good performance Rouen Metropole Basket was defeated 79-66 in La Rochelle by the leading La Rochelle. He was the top scorer with 17 points. Nadolny also added 5 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) in a mere 19 minutes. Nadolny has relatively good stats this season 11.8ppg, 3.4rpg, 1.8apg and 1.1spg.
Michael Singletary (6'6''-F-1988, played in 2007-11, plays pro in Taiwan) contributed to a Fubon Braves' victory against the closely-ranked Dreamers 103-98 in the Taiwanese PLeague+ (second division) on Saturday night. Singletary was MVP of the game. He had a double-double by scoring 26 points and getting 17 rebounds. Singletary also added 3 assists and 5 steals. Singletary has very impressive stats this year 21.2ppg, 9.8rpg, 4.5apg and 1.4spg in 13 games. He is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas.
Other former Texas Tech University players, who play in pro basketball:
John Roberson (5'11''-G-1988, played in 2007-11) plays for Manisa Buyuksehir Belediye Spor in Turkish BSL
Tariq Owens (6'10''-F-1995, played in 2018-19) plays for Napoli in Italian Serie A
Matt Mooney (6'3''-G-1997, played in 2018-19) plays for Dolomiti Energia Trentino in Italian Serie A
Mac McClung (6'2''-G-2000, played in 2020-21) plays for Orlando Magic in the NBA
Bryson Williams (6'8''-F-1998, played in 2021-22) plays for Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA
Davide Moretti (6'3''-G-1998, played in 2017-20) plays for Itelyum Varese in Italian Serie A
Toddrick Gotcher (6'4''-SG-1993, played in 2011-16) plays for Oradea in Romanian Liga Nationala
Justin Gray (6'6''-F-1995, played in 2013-13) plays for Brose Bamberg in German BBL
Zach Smith (6'8''-F-1996, played in 2014-18) plays for Hapoel Afula in Israeli Winner League
Kyler Edwards (6'4''-G-1999, played in 2018-21) plays for Long Island Nets in the NBA G League
Kevin Obanor (6'8''-F-1999) plays for Raptors 905 Missisauga in the NBA G League
Davion Warren (6'6''-G, played in 2021-22) plays for Long Island Nets in the NBA G League
Norense Odiase (6'8''-C-1995, played in 2014-19) played for Texas Legends in the NBA G League few monts ago
De'Vion Harmon (6'2''-G-2001) plays for Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League
Chris Clarke (6'5''-F-1996, played in 2019-18) plays for Delaware Blue Coats in the NBA G League
Devon Thomas (6'0''-PG-1994, played in 2015-17) plays for Nantes in French ProB
Marcus Santos-Silva (6'8''-F-1998, played in 2023-23) plays for Lille Metropole Basket Red Giants in French ProB
Brandone Francis (6'5''-SF-1994, played in 2016-22) played for Prawira in Indonesian IBL last year
Adonis Arms (6'6''-G-1998, played in 2021-22) plays for Memphis Hustle in the NBA G League
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Texas Tech University basketball alumni.
Keenan Evans (6'3''-G-1996, played in 2014-18, plays pro in Lithuania) led his Lithuanian team Zalgiris to a surprising victory over the fifth-ranked Panathinaikos (15-10) 80-68 in the Euroleague on Friday night. He was MVP of the game. Evans recorded 24 points, 5 assists and 5 steals in 28 minutes. B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas (10-15) is placed 12th in the Euroleague. Evans has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages 16.8ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.9apg and 1.5spg.
Experienced Jeffrey Crockett (6'7''-F-1991, played in 2009-14, plays in Cyprus) led Keravnos to a victory over the closely-ranked AEL (9-6) 71-62 in the Cypriot OPAP Basket League in Monday night's game. He was MVP of the game. Crockett had a double-double by scoring 19 points and getting 11 rebounds. Keravnos Strovolou (5-1) is placed third in the OPAP Basket League. Crockett has relatively good stats this year 13.4ppg, 6.4rpg, 1.4apg and 1.5spg in eight games he played so far.
Robert Turner IIIÂ (6'3''-PG-1993, played in 2013-15, currently in France), who plays in the French ProB (second division) could not help FOS Provence Basket (5-14) in their game last Friday. Despite Turner III's very good performance the bottom-ranked FOS Provence Basket was defeated 97-90 on the road by the much higher-ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez (#7). He was the second best scorer with 23 points. Turner III also added 5 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 38 minutes. Turner III has relatively good stats this season 13.6ppg, 3.2rpg, 3.4apg and 1.4spg.
 Jahmi'us Ramsey (6'3''-G-2001, played in 2019-20, plays pro in the NBA G League) was the main contributor in an Oklahoma City Blue's victory against the G League Ignite (5-27) crushing them 116-96 in the NBA G League on Monday night. Ramsey was MVP of the game. He recorded 26 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 3 assists. The Oklahoma City Blue has 17-15 record this season. It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row. Ramsey has very impressive stats this year 20.3ppg, 7.8rpg, 3.0apg and 1.2spg in 25 games.
 Zhaire Smith (6'5''-F/G-1999, played in 2017-18, plays in the NBA G League) was the major contributor in a 1-point Cleveland Charge's victory against the Greensboro Swarm (8-22) 119-118 in the NBA G League in Wednesday night's game. He scored 22 points, had 9 boards, handed out 3 passes and blocked 2 shots in 37 minutes. The Cleveland Charge has 14-17 record this season. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. Smith has relatively good stats this season 13.2ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.6apg and 1.3spg.
TJ Holyfield (6'8''-PF-1995, played in 2019-18, currently in Japan), who plays in the Japanese B2 League was not able to help Pass lab Yamagata Wyverns (18-17) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the fourth-placed Pass lab Yamagata Wyverns were badly defeated100-83 in Kumamoto by the second-ranked Volters in the East group. Holyfield had a double-double by scoring 20 points and getting 16 rebounds. He also added 3 blocks. Holyfield has relatively good stats this year 11.6ppg, 8.1rpg, 1.6apg, 1.2bpg and 1.5spg in 35 games.
 Jarrett Culver (6'6''-G-1999, played in 2017-19, plays pro in the NBA G League) was not able to secure a victory for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (20-10) in their game last Friday. Despite Culver's very good performance the Rio Grande Valley Vipers were defeated 108-104 in Portland by the Rip City Remix. He was the top scorer with 21 points. Culver also added 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals in 33 minutes. This season Culver has very high stats. He averages 20.4ppg, 6.4rpg, 3.0apg and 1.7spg.
Dejan Kravic (6'11''-C-1990, played in 2011-11, plays in Spain) couldn't help one of league's weakest teams Casademont Zaragoza in their game against Surne Bilbao in the Spanish Liga Endesa. Kravic scored 8 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. His team was edged 86-83. This year Kravic averages 5.8ppg and 4.3rpg in 17 games. He has also Canadian passport.
 Clarence Nadolny (6'3''-G-2000, played in 2019-22, currently in France), who plays in the French ProB (second division) couldn't help Rouen Metropole Basket (11-8) in their game last Friday. Despite Nadolny's very good performance Rouen Metropole Basket was defeated 79-66 in La Rochelle by the leading La Rochelle. He was the top scorer with 17 points. Nadolny also added 5 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) in a mere 19 minutes. Nadolny has relatively good stats this season 11.8ppg, 3.4rpg, 1.8apg and 1.1spg.
Michael Singletary (6'6''-F-1988, played in 2007-11, plays pro in Taiwan) contributed to a Fubon Braves' victory against the closely-ranked Dreamers 103-98 in the Taiwanese PLeague+ (second division) on Saturday night. Singletary was MVP of the game. He had a double-double by scoring 26 points and getting 17 rebounds. Singletary also added 3 assists and 5 steals. Singletary has very impressive stats this year 21.2ppg, 9.8rpg, 4.5apg and 1.4spg in 13 games. He is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas.
Other former Texas Tech University players, who play in pro basketball:
John Roberson (5'11''-G-1988, played in 2007-11) plays for Manisa Buyuksehir Belediye Spor in Turkish BSL
Tariq Owens (6'10''-F-1995, played in 2018-19) plays for Napoli in Italian Serie A
Matt Mooney (6'3''-G-1997, played in 2018-19) plays for Dolomiti Energia Trentino in Italian Serie A
Mac McClung (6'2''-G-2000, played in 2020-21) plays for Orlando Magic in the NBA
Bryson Williams (6'8''-F-1998, played in 2021-22) plays for Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA
Davide Moretti (6'3''-G-1998, played in 2017-20) plays for Itelyum Varese in Italian Serie A
Toddrick Gotcher (6'4''-SG-1993, played in 2011-16) plays for Oradea in Romanian Liga Nationala
Justin Gray (6'6''-F-1995, played in 2013-13) plays for Brose Bamberg in German BBL
Zach Smith (6'8''-F-1996, played in 2014-18) plays for Hapoel Afula in Israeli Winner League
Kyler Edwards (6'4''-G-1999, played in 2018-21) plays for Long Island Nets in the NBA G League
Kevin Obanor (6'8''-F-1999) plays for Raptors 905 Missisauga in the NBA G League
Davion Warren (6'6''-G, played in 2021-22) plays for Long Island Nets in the NBA G League
Norense Odiase (6'8''-C-1995, played in 2014-19) played for Texas Legends in the NBA G League few monts ago
De'Vion Harmon (6'2''-G-2001) plays for Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League
Chris Clarke (6'5''-F-1996, played in 2019-18) plays for Delaware Blue Coats in the NBA G League
Devon Thomas (6'0''-PG-1994, played in 2015-17) plays for Nantes in French ProB
Marcus Santos-Silva (6'8''-F-1998, played in 2023-23) plays for Lille Metropole Basket Red Giants in French ProB
Brandone Francis (6'5''-SF-1994, played in 2016-22) played for Prawira in Indonesian IBL last year
Adonis Arms (6'6''-G-1998, played in 2021-22) plays for Memphis Hustle in the NBA G League
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Texas Tech University basketball alumni.
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