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Pro Report | Red Raider Basketball
April 15, 2024 | Men's Basketball
The following weekly report is provided by EuroBasket
Keenan Evans (6'3''-G-1996, played in 2014-18, plays pro in Lithuania) could not help Zalgiris (14-20) in their game last Thursday. Despite his good performance Zalgiris was edged 64-62 at home by the leading Real Madrid. Evans was the top scorer with 14 points. He also added 4 rebounds and 5 assists in 30 minutes. The Regular Season already ended in the Euroleague. Evans averages 17.3ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.9apg and 1.2spg.
Bryson Williams (6'8''-F-1998, played in 2021-22, plays in Israel) was not able to help Bnei Hertzeliya in their game against Hapoel Haifa (10-12) in the Israeli Winner League, despite his very good performance in Monday night's game. He had a double-double by scoring 18 points and getting 12 rebounds. Williams also added 2 blocks; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his second season in pro basketball. But Bnei Hertzeliya was edged 98-96 on their home court in Hod Hasharon by the lower-ranked (#8) Hapoel Haifa. It was Bnei Hertzeliya's fourth consecutive loss in a row. Williams' team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical. Williams has very impressive stats this year 19.0ppg, 8.5rpg and 2.0bpg in two games he played so far.
Tariq Owens (6'10''-F-1995, played in 2018-19, currently in Italy) was not able to secure a victory for Napoli (1-3) in their game against Openjobmetis Varese (10-17) in the Italian Serie A. Despite his very good performance last Sunday Owens was the top scorer with 22 points. He also added 9 rebounds in 32 minutes. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. Owens has relatively good stats this season 11.2ppg, 7.0rpg and 1.1bpg.
Matt Mooney (6'3''-G-1997, played in 2018-19, plays pro in Italy) led Dolomiti Energia Trentino to a 2-point victory against the eighth-ranked Tortona (13-14) 83-81 in the Italian Serie A on Saturday night. Mooney scored 12 points and added 9 assists. Dolomiti Energia Trentino (3-0) is placed first in the Serie A. So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be important. It's Mooney's first season with the team. He has relatively good stats this year 13.0ppg, 2.9rpg, 4.7apg and 1.1spg in nine games.
Davide Moretti (6'3''-G-1998, played in 2017-20, plays in Italy) couldn't help Itelyum Varese (10-17) in their game against Scafati (12-15) in the Italian Serie A. Despite his good performance last Sunday He scored 12 points, made 5 passes and 3 steals in 29 minutes. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be extremely important. It's Moretti's first season with the team. Moretti has relatively good stats this year 11.4ppg, 3.0rpg and 3.0apg.
Robert Turner IIIÂ (6'3''-PG-1993, played in 2013-15, currently in France) couldn't help FOS Provence Basket in their game against Olympique Antibes in the French ProB (second division), despite his very good performance on Tuesday night. He was the top scorer with 22 points. But his team was edged 81-80. Turner III has very impressive stats this year 18.3ppg, 3.4rpg, 2.5apg and 1.3spg in 16 games.
Jeffrey Crockett (6'7''-F-1991, played in 2009-14, plays pro in Cyprus) couldn't help Keravnos in their game against Anorthosis in the Cypriot OPAP Basket League. Despite his very good performance in Wednesday night's game Crockett was the top scorer with 13 points. He also added 8 rebounds in 37 minutes. Crockett has relatively good stats this season 13.8ppg, 6.7rpg, 1.2apg and 1.6spg.
TJ Holyfield (6'8''-PF-1995, played in 2019-18, plays in Japan) couldn't help Pass lab Yamagata Wyverns in their game against Big Bulls in the Japanese B2 League, despite his very good performance last Sunday. Holyfield had a double-double by scoring 15 points and getting 12 rebounds. But his team lost 65-79. He has relatively good stats this year 12.0ppg, 7.8rpg, 1.9apg, 1.3bpg and 1.4spg in 58 games.
Dejan Kravic (6'11''-C-1990, played in 2011-11, currently in Spain) couldn't help Casademont Zaragoza in their game against Unicaja in the Spanish Liga Endesa. He scored 6 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 16 minutes. His team was defeated 83-72. This season Kravic averages 7.3ppg and 4.7rpg. He has also Canadian citizenship.
Davion Warren (6'6''-G, played in 2021-22, plays pro in the NBA G League) couldn't help the Long Island Nets in their game against the Maine Celtics in the NBA G League, despite his very good performance last Sunday. Warren was the second best scorer with 15 points. But his team were crushed by 22 points 99-77 in the NBA G League. He has relatively good stats this year 11.0ppg, 3.4rpg and 1.5apg in 24 games.
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
Mac McClung (6'2''-G-2000, played in 2020-21) plays for Orlando Magic in the NBA
Jahmi'us Ramsey (6'3''-G-2001, played in 2019-20) plays for Toronto Raptors in the NBA
Justin Gray (6'6''-F-1995, played in 2013-13) plays for Brose Bamberg in German BBL
Toddrick Gotcher (6'4''-SG-1993, played in 2011-16) plays for Oradea in Romanian Liga Nationala
Zach Smith (6'8''-F-1996, played in 2014-18) plays for Minsk in Belarusian Premier League
Clarence Nadolny (6'3''-G-2000, played in 2019-22) plays for Rouen Metropole Basket in French ProB
Kyler Edwards (6'4''-G-1999, played in 2018-21) plays for Long Island Nets in the NBA G League
Zhaire Smith (6'5''-F/G-1999, played in 2017-18) plays for Cleveland Charge in the NBA G League
Kevin Obanor (6'8''-F-1999) plays for Raptors 905 Missisauga in the NBA G League
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
Jarrett Culver (6'6''-G-1999, played in 2017-19) plays for Rio Grande Valley Vipers 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-1997, played in 2023-23) plays for Lille Metropole Basket Red Giants in French ProB
Michael Singletary (6'6''-F-1988, played in 2007-11) plays for Fubon Braves in Taiwanese PLeague+
Brandone Francis (6'5''-SF-1994, played in 2016-22) plays for Prawira in Indonesian IBL
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) could not help Zalgiris (14-20) in their game last Thursday. Despite his good performance Zalgiris was edged 64-62 at home by the leading Real Madrid. Evans was the top scorer with 14 points. He also added 4 rebounds and 5 assists in 30 minutes. The Regular Season already ended in the Euroleague. Evans averages 17.3ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.9apg and 1.2spg.
Bryson Williams (6'8''-F-1998, played in 2021-22, plays in Israel) was not able to help Bnei Hertzeliya in their game against Hapoel Haifa (10-12) in the Israeli Winner League, despite his very good performance in Monday night's game. He had a double-double by scoring 18 points and getting 12 rebounds. Williams also added 2 blocks; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his second season in pro basketball. But Bnei Hertzeliya was edged 98-96 on their home court in Hod Hasharon by the lower-ranked (#8) Hapoel Haifa. It was Bnei Hertzeliya's fourth consecutive loss in a row. Williams' team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical. Williams has very impressive stats this year 19.0ppg, 8.5rpg and 2.0bpg in two games he played so far.
Tariq Owens (6'10''-F-1995, played in 2018-19, currently in Italy) was not able to secure a victory for Napoli (1-3) in their game against Openjobmetis Varese (10-17) in the Italian Serie A. Despite his very good performance last Sunday Owens was the top scorer with 22 points. He also added 9 rebounds in 32 minutes. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. Owens has relatively good stats this season 11.2ppg, 7.0rpg and 1.1bpg.
Matt Mooney (6'3''-G-1997, played in 2018-19, plays pro in Italy) led Dolomiti Energia Trentino to a 2-point victory against the eighth-ranked Tortona (13-14) 83-81 in the Italian Serie A on Saturday night. Mooney scored 12 points and added 9 assists. Dolomiti Energia Trentino (3-0) is placed first in the Serie A. So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be important. It's Mooney's first season with the team. He has relatively good stats this year 13.0ppg, 2.9rpg, 4.7apg and 1.1spg in nine games.
Davide Moretti (6'3''-G-1998, played in 2017-20, plays in Italy) couldn't help Itelyum Varese (10-17) in their game against Scafati (12-15) in the Italian Serie A. Despite his good performance last Sunday He scored 12 points, made 5 passes and 3 steals in 29 minutes. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be extremely important. It's Moretti's first season with the team. Moretti has relatively good stats this year 11.4ppg, 3.0rpg and 3.0apg.
Robert Turner IIIÂ (6'3''-PG-1993, played in 2013-15, currently in France) couldn't help FOS Provence Basket in their game against Olympique Antibes in the French ProB (second division), despite his very good performance on Tuesday night. He was the top scorer with 22 points. But his team was edged 81-80. Turner III has very impressive stats this year 18.3ppg, 3.4rpg, 2.5apg and 1.3spg in 16 games.
Jeffrey Crockett (6'7''-F-1991, played in 2009-14, plays pro in Cyprus) couldn't help Keravnos in their game against Anorthosis in the Cypriot OPAP Basket League. Despite his very good performance in Wednesday night's game Crockett was the top scorer with 13 points. He also added 8 rebounds in 37 minutes. Crockett has relatively good stats this season 13.8ppg, 6.7rpg, 1.2apg and 1.6spg.
TJ Holyfield (6'8''-PF-1995, played in 2019-18, plays in Japan) couldn't help Pass lab Yamagata Wyverns in their game against Big Bulls in the Japanese B2 League, despite his very good performance last Sunday. Holyfield had a double-double by scoring 15 points and getting 12 rebounds. But his team lost 65-79. He has relatively good stats this year 12.0ppg, 7.8rpg, 1.9apg, 1.3bpg and 1.4spg in 58 games.
Dejan Kravic (6'11''-C-1990, played in 2011-11, currently in Spain) couldn't help Casademont Zaragoza in their game against Unicaja in the Spanish Liga Endesa. He scored 6 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 16 minutes. His team was defeated 83-72. This season Kravic averages 7.3ppg and 4.7rpg. He has also Canadian citizenship.
Davion Warren (6'6''-G, played in 2021-22, plays pro in the NBA G League) couldn't help the Long Island Nets in their game against the Maine Celtics in the NBA G League, despite his very good performance last Sunday. Warren was the second best scorer with 15 points. But his team were crushed by 22 points 99-77 in the NBA G League. He has relatively good stats this year 11.0ppg, 3.4rpg and 1.5apg in 24 games.
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
Mac McClung (6'2''-G-2000, played in 2020-21) plays for Orlando Magic in the NBA
Jahmi'us Ramsey (6'3''-G-2001, played in 2019-20) plays for Toronto Raptors in the NBA
Justin Gray (6'6''-F-1995, played in 2013-13) plays for Brose Bamberg in German BBL
Toddrick Gotcher (6'4''-SG-1993, played in 2011-16) plays for Oradea in Romanian Liga Nationala
Zach Smith (6'8''-F-1996, played in 2014-18) plays for Minsk in Belarusian Premier League
Clarence Nadolny (6'3''-G-2000, played in 2019-22) plays for Rouen Metropole Basket in French ProB
Kyler Edwards (6'4''-G-1999, played in 2018-21) plays for Long Island Nets in the NBA G League
Zhaire Smith (6'5''-F/G-1999, played in 2017-18) plays for Cleveland Charge in the NBA G League
Kevin Obanor (6'8''-F-1999) plays for Raptors 905 Missisauga in the NBA G League
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
Jarrett Culver (6'6''-G-1999, played in 2017-19) plays for Rio Grande Valley Vipers 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-1997, played in 2023-23) plays for Lille Metropole Basket Red Giants in French ProB
Michael Singletary (6'6''-F-1988, played in 2007-11) plays for Fubon Braves in Taiwanese PLeague+
Brandone Francis (6'5''-SF-1994, played in 2016-22) plays for Prawira in Indonesian IBL
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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