Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Lions players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. DeMarcus Demonia, a 6'7'' guard/forward aged 26, graduated from ETAMU in 2023 and received the All-Southland Conference Second Team award that year. Currently playing professionally in Germany, he showcased his skills by leading Bamberg Baskets to a resounding 89-62 victory over the 12th-ranked Chemnitz in the German easyCredit BBL. In this game, Demonia's outstanding performance earned him the MVP title, as he contributed 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in just 14 minutes on the court. Demonia's impact was pivotal in securing his team's fourth consecutive win, positioning Bamberg Baskets at third place in the league with a record of 21-10. With only three games remaining in the Regular Season, each match becomes crucial for the team's standings. Despite this being Demonia's first season with Bamberg Baskets, he has been instrumental in their success, averaging 13.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game across the 31 games he has played thus far. It is worth noting that Demonia previously participated in the Eurobasket Summer League, which is highly regarded as a premier international summer league in the basketball market. His skills and contributions as a player continue to elevate his status as a champion both on the court and in the eyes of his fans and peers.
#2. Tommie Lewis, a 6'2'' guard who is 25 years old and an alum of the Lions from 2024, is currently playing professionally in North Macedonia. In a recent game, Lewis, despite his best efforts, could not lead his team, Madzari (14-13), to victory against the formidable MZT Skopje (22-5) in the North Macedonian Super League. Even though he managed to score 9 points, dish out 3 assists, and play for 18 minutes, Madzari ended up losing 81-94 to MZT Skopje at home in the Places 1-6 group. With only two games remaining in the Second Stage, every match is crucial for the teams. Lewis showcased an impressive performance in the game against MZT Skopje, contributing 9 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists. Despite his standout individual performance, Madzari couldn't secure the win against the current league leaders. Throughout the season, Lewis has been having a strong year individually, boasting high statistics. He holds averages of 15.5 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game, 3.3 assists per game, and 1.9 steals per game (the second-best in the league) in the 15 games he has played so far.
#3. Spanish champion Alberto Moreno, a 6'3'' guard who is 29 years old and graduated from ETAMU in 2020, showcased his skills in a recent match where he helped his team secure an easy victory against the sixth-ranked Clavijo in the Spanish Segunda FEB (third division). The game ended with a resounding 82-53 win for his team, with Moreno contributing 9 points and 4 assists in just 15 minutes on the court. Playing professionally in Spain, Moreno's team, the Spanish Basketball Academy, currently holds the fourth position in the East group standings with a record of 18-8. This victory marked their eighth consecutive win, highlighting their strong performance in the league. This season marks Moreno's debut with the team, and he made a significant impact in the game against Clavijo, notching 9 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists. Throughout the season, Moreno has been a key player for his team, averaging 6.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.5 steals per game in 26 appearances. His consistent performance and contributions have been instrumental in his team's success as they aim to secure a strong position in the league standings.
Other former East Texas A&M University players, who play in pro basketball:
JJ Rosario (6'9''-F-1999, played in 2021-23) plays for Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rican BSN
Alphonso Willis (6'2''-G-1998, played in 2021-22) plays for Cordon in Uruguayan LUB
Tyree Robinson (6'5''-PF-1995, played in 2018-19) plays for San Diego Surf in the USBL
Devondrick Walker (6'5''-G/F-1992, played in 2009-10) plays for Geraldton Buccaneers in Australian NBL One
Clarence Evans (6'0''-PG-1996, played in 2018-20) played for Crikvenica in Croatian Prva Liga few monts ago
Yusef Salih (6'2''-G-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Reading Rockets in British BCB
Wayne Stewart Jr (6'7''-SF-1996, played in 2018-20) plays for Mestre in Italian Serie A2
Deonta Terrell (6'4''-G-1992, played in 2018-20) plays for Creating Young Minds in the TBL
Joshua Winbush (6'7''-PF, played in 2023-24) played for New England Kraken in the TBL last year
Manuel Johnson (6'8''-PF-1983, played in 2002-05) plays for Fort Worth Ghoats in the MBL
Abdoulaye N'Doye (7'0''-C/F-1989, played in 2011-13) plays for Los Leneros in Dominican Rep. LDC
Kalen Williams (6'2''-G, played in 2022-24) plays for Carolina Thunder in the ECBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of East Texas A&M University basketball alumni.
Demarcus Demonia is last week best Lions alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @BambergBaskets)
