Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former 49ers players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. Madelynn Utti, a 28-year-old forward standing at 5'11'' who graduated from LBSU in 2022, is currently playing professionally in Australia. She was awarded the Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL1 Grand Final MVP in the same year. In a recent game, Utti played a crucial role in leading the Waverley Falcons to a 70-66 victory over the 11th-ranked Frankston Blues in the Australian NBL One North league. In this match, she showcased her skills by scoring 9 points, securing 5 rebounds, providing 6 assists, and making 3 steals in just 31 minutes of play. Her exceptional performance not only boosted her team's success but also solidified her status as a true champion on the court. Currently, the Waverley Falcons hold the ninth position in the South group with a record of 5-5. Utti's overall statistics for the season are impressive, averaging 13.0 points per game, 8.8 rebounds per game, 3.5 assists per game, and 1.6 steals per game in the 10 games she has played so far. Her consistent contributions and remarkable abilities make her a standout finalist in every game she competes in.
Other former Long Beach State University players, who play in pro basketball:
Malia Bambrick (5'10''-G-2000, played in 2022-23) played for Siauliai in Lithuanian Moteru Lyga few monts ago
Brandy Huffhines (5'6''-G-1999, played in 2019-22) plays for Eintracht Braunschweig LionPride in German 2.Bundesliga
Chloe Gaynor (6'3''-F-1998, played in 2017-17) plays for Newcastle Eagles in British WSLB
Lovely Sonnier (6'0''-G, played in 2023-25) plays for Depiro in Maltese Women League
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Long Beach State University basketball alumni.
Madelynn Utti is last week best 49ers alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @fresnostateathletics)
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