Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Golden Gophers alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Daniel Oturu (6'10''-C-1999, played in 2018-20, plays pro in Israel) led his Israeli team Hapoel Shlomo Tel-Aviv to a victory against the 15th-ranked Dubai (4-6) 109-97 in the Euroleague in Thursday night's game. He scored 12 points and blocked 2 blocks in 29 minutes. Hapoel Shlomo Tel-Aviv (8-2) is placed first in the Euroleague. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. Oturu has relatively good stats this year 12.4ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.2bpg in 10 games he played so far.
#2. Payton Willis (6'4''-G-1998, played in 2021-22, plays in Italy) could not help Cremona in their last game on Sunday. Despite Willis' very good performance his team was defeated 96-90 on the road by the leading Trapani. He was the top scorer with 21 points. Willis has relatively good stats this season 14.1ppg, 3.0rpg, 3.9apg and 1.7spg.
#3. Cameron Christie (6'6''-G-2005, played in 2023-24, currently in the NBA), who plays in the NBA was not able to help the Los Angeles Clippers (4-6) in their last game. Despite Christie's very good performance the Los Angeles Clippers (4-6) lost 102-115 in Phoenix to the Suns. He was the second best scorer with 17 points. Christie also added 3 passes in 26 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his second season in pro basketball. It was Clippers' fifth consecutive loss in a row. But the season just started, so everything may happen. It's Christie's first year with the team. This season Christie averages 6.0ppg and 2.0rpg in seven games.
#4. David Mutaf (6'6''-SG-2002, played in 2020-21, plays pro in Turkey) contributed to an easy victory against the sixth-ranked Manisa (2-1) crushing them 104-72 in the Turkish BSL in Monday night's game. He scored 8 points. Anadolu Efes Istanbul (6-1) is placed second in the BSL. It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Mutaf's first year with the team. This season Mutaf averages 3.0ppg.
#5. Amir Coffey (6'7''-G/F-1997, played in 2016-19, plays in the NBA) managed to help Milwaukee Bucks in a victory against the Chicago Bulls (6-4) 126-110 in the NBA last Friday. He scored only 2 points in 10 minutes. The Milwaukee Bucks have a solid 7-4 record this season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year Coffey averages 1.5ppg and 1.2rpg in 11 games.
#6. Trey Edmonds III (6'10''-F-2003, played in 2024-25, currently in Albania) led Beselidhja to a victory over the eighth-ranked Fieri crushing them 113-52 in the Albanian Superliga on Tuesday night. He was MVP of the game. Edmonds III scored 19 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Edmonds III has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages 19.3ppg, 9.0rpg and 1.8apg.
#7. Mike Mitchell Jr. (6'2''-G-2002, played in 2023-25, plays pro in Germany) was not able to secure a victory for CATL Basketball Loewen Erfurt (2-5) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the ninth-placed CATL Basketball Loewen Erfurt lost 71-84 in Ulm to the second-ranked OrangeAcademy in the South group. Mitchell Jr. was the top scorer with 16 points. He also added 4 passes in 37 minutes. Mitchell Jr. has very impressive stats this year 17.8ppg, 5.0rpg, 3.3apg and 2.5spg in four games.
Other former University of Minnesota players, who play in pro basketball:
Nate Mason (6'2''-PG-1995, played in 2014-18) plays for Dubai in UAE Adriatic League
Maverick Ahanmisi (6'2''-G-1991, played in 2010-14) plays for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings in Filipino PBA
Femi Odukale (6'6''-G-2001, played in 2024-25) signed for Prievidza in Slovakian Tipos SBL
Austin Hollins (6'5''-G-1991, played in 2010-14) played for Pinar Karsiyaka SK Izmir in Turkish BSL
Reggie Lynch (6'10''-C-1994, played in 2015-15) plays for Halcones UV Xalapa in Mexican LNBP
Jordan Murphy (6'7''-F/C-1997, played in 2015-19) plays for Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rican BSN
E.J. Stephens (6'3''-G-1999, played in 2021-22) plays for Newcastle Falcons in Australian NBL One
Akeem Springs (6'4''-G-1994, played in 2016-17) plays for Geraldton Buccaneers in Australian NBL One
Maurice Walker (6'10''-F-1991, played in 2010-11) plays for Derby Trailblazers in British BCB
Dawson Garcia (6'1''-F-2001, played in 2022-25) signed for Motor City Cruise in the NBA G League
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of University of Minnesota basketball alumni.
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