Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Golden Panthers players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Puerto Rican Ariel Colon, a 5'10'' guard who graduated from FIU in 2022 and received the All-C-USA Honorable Mention award that year, currently plays professionally in the UPSHOT league. In a recent game, she helped lead the Savannah Steel to a victory over the Greensboro Groove with a score of 85-67. Despite only scoring 4 points in 8 minutes on the court, her contribution was crucial to the team's success. The match was a highly anticipated showdown between two top 4 ranked teams, showcasing intense competition. Despite the Savannah Steel holding a somewhat weak 1-3 record this season, it's important to note that the season is still in its early stages, leaving room for improvement and unexpected outcomes. Against the Greensboro Groove, Colon demonstrated her skills by scoring 4 points, grabbing 1 rebound, and providing 1 assist, ultimately securing the win for her team. Her standout performance highlighted her as a true champion on the court, displaying qualities of determination and skill that are essential for success in professional basketball. Throughout this season, Colon has been averaging 2.3 points per game, steadily contributing to her team's efforts. It is also noteworthy that she holds dual American and Puerto Rican citizenship, allowing her to play in Puerto Rico as a domestic player, further showcasing her versatility and dedication to the sport.
Other former Florida International University players, who play in pro basketball:
Maria Torres (6'1''-F/G, played in 2021-24) plays for Leganes in Spanish LF Endesa
Carmen Miloglav (5'7''-G-1991, played in 2009-13) plays for Ragusa in Croatian Premijer Liga
Janka Hegedus (6'1''-G/F-1994, played in 2013-17) plays for Csata DSE in Hungarian A Division
Mihaela Lazic (5'6''-SG-2000, played in 2022-23) plays for H.Jerusalem in Israeli D1
Lucia Fleta Robles (5'7''-G, played in 2024-25) plays for Real Canoe in Spanish LF Challenge
Giulia Bongiorno (5'11''-G-2000, played in 2019-21) plays for Brescia in Italian Serie A1
Isnelle Natabou (6'4''-F-1999, played in 2024-25) plays for Battipaglia in Italian Serie A1
Aaliyah Pitts (6'0''-F-2002, played in 2024-25) plays for Andre Resende in Portuguese Divisao I
Maria Davydova (6'3''-F/C-1993, played in 2011-15) plays for Melilla in Spanish LF Challenge
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Florida International University basketball alumni.
Ariel Colon is last week best Golden Panthers alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @elonphoenix)
Ex-Players
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