Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Maple Leafs alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Experienced champion Errick McCollum, a 6'2'' guard who is 38 years old and graduated from Goshen in 2010 with an All-NAIA D2 First Team award, is currently playing professionally in Turkey. In a recent Turkish ING Basketbol Super Ligi game, he played a crucial role in Galatasaray Ekmas Istanbul's 78-75 victory over the second-ranked Besiktas team with a record of 25-5. McCollum scored 14 points in just 18 minutes, displaying remarkable accuracy by going a perfect 12-for-12 from the free-throw line. Galatasaray Ekmas Istanbul, with a record of 17-13, currently holds the seventh position in the league standings, with this being McCollum's first season with the team. His outstanding performance against Besiktas included not only his scoring but also contributing 3 rebounds and 1 assist, ultimately leading his team to victory as the finalist. Throughout the season, McCollum has maintained solid statistics, averaging 14.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game in the 28 games he has played so far.
#2. Jerron Jamerson, a 6'5'' guard who is 34 years old and an alumnus of the Maple Leafs from 2014, is currently playing professionally in Australia. Recently, he showcased his talent by leading the Mackay Meteors to a dominant victory against the ninth-ranked Wizards with a final score of 114-92 in the Australian NBL One league, which is the second division of the league. In this game, Jamerson displayed his skills by scoring 16 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and dishing out 7 assists in just 29 minutes of play. His stellar performance not only secured the win for the Mackay Meteors but also highlighted his versatility and impact on the court. With these impressive statistics, Jamerson has been a key player for the team, contributing significantly to their success. Currently, the Mackay Meteors hold the sixth position in the North group standings with a record of 5-4. Throughout the season, Jamerson has consistently delivered outstanding performances, maintaining high averages of 17.9 points per game, 5.0 rebounds per game, and 4.0 assists per game in the nine games played so far. His remarkable contributions have undoubtedly made him a standout player in the league, showcasing his prowess as a champion on the court.
Other former Goshen College players, who play in pro basketball:
Demarkus Stuckey Jr. (6'0''-PG-1995, played in 2015-16) plays for Vojvodina NS in Serbian KLS
Xavier Newson (6'5''-SG-1995, played in 2016-17) plays for Penarroya in Spanish Tercera FEB
Errick McCollum is last week best Maple Leafs alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @fbbasketbol)
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