Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Friars players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. Davonte Gaines, a 6'7'' guard who graduated from Providence in 2024 and currently plays professionally in Mexico, recently showcased his talent for Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. In their last game against the Toros, despite his remarkable performance, Gaines could not prevent his team from suffering a heavy 106-84 defeat on the road. As the top scorer of the game with 24 points in 34 minutes, Gaines exhibited great skill and determination, especially considering he is only in his second season of professional basketball. He demonstrated his scoring prowess and contributed 2 rebounds against the Toros, although it wasn't enough to secure a victory for Obregon. Throughout the season, Gaines has maintained solid statistics, averaging 11.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.3 steals per game in the 39 games he has played so far. His consistent performance and contributions on the court reflect his potential as a rising star in the basketball world.
#2. David Duke Jr., a 26-year-old guard standing at 6'4'' and an alum of Friars from 2021, currently plays professionally in Spain. Recently, he showcased his talent by aiding BAXI Manresa in defeating the league leader Real Madrid 94-87 in a Spanish Liga Endesa match on Friday night. Despite only playing for 12 minutes, Duke Jr. managed to contribute 5 points to the team's victory. BAXI Manresa, currently holding a record of 16-18, sits in the tenth position in the league standings. This win marked their fourth consecutive triumph, a remarkable feat considering the Regular Season has concluded. Duke Jr., in his debut season with the team, displayed an impressive performance against Real Madrid, earning 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist, ultimately helping his team emerge as the champion in that game. Throughout the season, Duke Jr. has maintained an average of 8.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game in the 10 games he has played so far. His valuable contributions on the court have undoubtedly made him a key player for BAXI Manresa.
#3. Canadian champion Kalif Young, a 6'9'' center who graduated from Providence in 2020, currently plays professionally in Romania. Despite his best efforts, Young and his team Oradea (23-5) fell short against Cluj Napoca in a recent game. In a valiant effort, the finalist contributed 4 points, 9 rebounds, and 1 assist in 20 minutes of play. However, the league-leading Oradea suffered a tough 103-78 loss to the dominant Cluj Napoca. Throughout the season, Young has been a key player for Oradea, averaging 8.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game in 35 appearances. His performance against Cluj Napoca showcased his skills on the court, even though the final result did not go in his team's favor.
#4. Clifton Moore, a towering 6'10'' center who is a 26-year-old Friars alumnus from the class of 2023, is currently showcasing his skills playing professionally in France. Recently, Moore displayed his talent on the court for Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball but unfortunately couldn't lead his team to victory against Poitiers in the French ELITE 2 league, which is the second division in France. In the match against Poitiers, Moore put up a commendable performance, scoring 9 points and securing 7 rebounds during his 26 minutes on the court. Despite his noteworthy efforts, Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball was narrowly defeated 76-73 by the lower-ranked Poitiers team in the Play-Out group stage. This season, Moore has been averaging 7.7 points per game and grabbing 5.7 rebounds per game across three matches. Although his individual statistics reflect his contributions to the team, Moore and his teammates will look to regroup and strive for better results in their upcoming games.
#5. Ghanaian Ben Bentil, a 6'9'' forward/center who graduated from Providence in 2016 and received the All-Big East Most Improved Player of the Year award, currently plays professionally in Taiwan. In a recent game, despite Bentil's solid performance, the Formosa Dreamers (22-14) suffered a heavy 109-84 defeat in Taipei against the lower-ranked (#5) Kings. Bentil, the team's second-best scorer with 13 points, also contributed 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals in 30 minutes of play. Although Bentil showcased an impressive performance with 13 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists against the Kings, his team was unable to secure the victory. Throughout the season, Bentil has maintained excellent individual statistics, averaging 18.2 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.5 steals per game across 27 appearances. Notably, Bentil is a naturalized American, adding to his international basketball profile.
Other former Providence College players, who play in pro basketball:
Alpha Diallo (6'7''-F-1997, played in 2016-20) plays for AS Monaco Basket in French Betclic ELITE ProA
Noah Locke (6'3''-G-1999, played in 2023-23) plays for Cholet Basket in French Betclic ELITE ProA
Josh Oduro (6'9''-F-2000, played in 2023-24) plays for New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA
Devin Carter (6'2''-G-2002, played in 2022-24) plays for Sacramento Kings in the NBA
Kris Dunn (6'3''-SG-1994, played in 2012-16) plays for Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA
Ricky Ledo (6'7''-SF-1992, played in 2012-13) plays for Trotamundos in Venezuelan SPB
Emmitt Holt (6'7''-F-1996, played in 2016-17) plays for Urunday in Uruguayan LUB
Bryce Cotton (6'0''-G-1992, played in 2010-14) plays for Adelaide 36ers in Australian NBL
Aljami Durham (6'4''-G-1998, played in 2021-22) plays for Cremona in Italian Serie A
Ed Croswell (6'8''-F-1999, played in 2023-23) plays for Treviso in Italian Serie A
Nate Watson (6'10''-C-1998, played in 2017-22) plays for Panionios in Greek GBL
Noah Horchler (6'9''-PF-1998, played in 2019-19) plays for Santeros de Aguada in Puerto Rican BSN
Bensley Joseph (6'2''-G-2002, played in 2024-25) plays for Hyeres-Toulon in French ProB
Wesley Cardet Jr. (6'6''-G, played in 2024-25) plays for Hapoel Nofar Energy Galil Elyon in Israeli Winner League
Tuukka Kotti (6'9''-PF-1981, played in 2001-05) played for Honka in Finnish Korisliiga few monts ago
Jabri Abdur-Rahim (6'8''-G-2002, played in 2024-25) plays for Oklahoma City Blue in the NBA G League
Maliek White (6'3''-G-1998, played in 2016-20) plays for Duna Aszfalt in Hungarian A Division
Luwane Pipkins (5'11''-PG-1996, played in 2019-20) plays for Njardvik in Icelandic Subway League
Jared Bynum (5'10''-PG-1999, played in 2019-23) played for Serhedci in Azerbaijani ABL last year
A.J. Reeves (6'6''-G-1999, played in 2018-22) played for Shield 219 in the The Basketball Tournament last year
Justin Minaya (6'6''-SF-1999, played in 2021-22) plays for Osceola Magic in the NBA G League
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Providence College basketball alumni.
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