Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Jaguars alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Troy Cracknell, a 6'4'' 27-year-old guard who graduated from Augusta in 2022 after helping them secure the PeachBelt Regular Season Champion title that year, currently plays professionally in the Dominican Republic. In a recent game, Cracknell, despite putting up an impressive performance as the top scorer with 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists in 34 minutes, was unable to prevent his team, the Metros, from a disappointing 82-86 loss at home to the lower-ranked (#5) Marineros. With only two games remaining in the Regular Season, each game now holds significant importance for the team. Throughout the season, Cracknell has maintained solid statistics, averaging 14.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game in the 15 games he has played so far. His contributions on the court have been notable, reflecting his commitment to his team's success. Despite the recent setback, Cracknell's focus remains on helping the Metros secure crucial victories in their upcoming games to position themselves strongly for the playoffs.
#2. Portuguese champion Rafael Munford, a 6'5'' forward aged 27 and a Jaguars alumnus from 2020, currently plays professionally in Brazil. Munford, who received the All-PeachBelt Elite 15 Award in 2020, recently competed for Sport Club Corinthians Paulista against Pinheiros in the Brazilian Novo Basquete Brasil. Despite his impressive performance, where he scored 8 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, dished out 5 assists, and made 4 steals in 33 minutes, Munford and his team were unable to overcome Pinheiros, losing a close match 82-81. Even though Sport Club Corinthians Paulista was defeated by Pinheiros, Munford showcased his skills with 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Throughout the season, Munford has been averaging 9.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game in 50 appearances. An interesting fact about Munford is that he holds both American and Portuguese citizenship, allowing him to play in Portugal as a domestic player.
#3. Australian basketball player Benjamin Ursich, standing at 6'5'' and playing as a guard/forward, is a 29-year-old athlete who graduated from Augusta in 2017. Ursich was instrumental in helping Augusta secure the PeachBelt East Division Regular Season Champion title in the same year. Currently playing professionally in Australia, Ursich recently faced a tough match where his team, the Kilsyth Cobras, could not overcome the Tigers in the Australian NBL One, the second division of the league. Despite his efforts, Ursich struggled in the game, recording only 2 points in 29 minutes of play. The Kilsyth Cobras, currently in tenth place with a 7-5 record, suffered a defeat of 83-95 on the road against the leading Tigers in the South group. This marks Ursich's ninth season with the team, where he has been a consistent contributor. In a recent game against Melbourne T., Ursich managed to score two points and grab two rebounds, but unfortunately, his team was unable to secure the victory. Melbourne T. emerged as the champion of the match, leaving Ursich's team as the finalist. Throughout this season, Ursich has been averaging 4.2 points per game and 2.3 rebounds per game in the 10 games played so far.
Other former Augusta University players, who play in pro basketball:
Deane Williams (6'8''-PF-1996, played in 2015-19) plays for London Lions in British SLB
Tyshaun Crawford (7'1''-C-1999, played in 2019-23) plays for Qingdao Eagles in Chinese CBA
Kyle Armour (6'0''-G-1989, played in 2008-12) played for Willetton Tigers in Australian NBL One few monts ago
Max Amadasun (6'10''-C-2000, played in 2023-25) plays for La Leonesa in Spanish Segunda FEB
Marko Cergic (6'8''-F-1995, played in 2014-15) plays for Hrastnik in Slovenian 3SKL
Tamyrik Fields (6'6''-G/F-1996, played in 2014-18) plays for UCC Demons Cork in Irish Super League
Keshun Sherrill (5'9''-PG-1994, played in 2012-12) plays for Kocaeli in Turkish TBL
Ray Lock (6'5''-F-1995, played in 2023-23) played for Savannah Buccaneers in the TBL last year
Tommy Williams Jr (6'5''-F-1993, played in 2015-16) plays for Carolina Thunder in the ECBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Augusta University basketball alumni.
Troy Cracknell is last week best Jaguars alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @MetrosStgoLNB)
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