Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Bulldogs players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. William McDowell-White (6'5''-G-1998, played in 2013-17, plays pro in France) led his French team JL Bourg en Bresse to a 3-point victory against the eighth-ranked Chemnitz (2-4) 85-82 in the Eurocup in Tuesday night's game. He scored 13 points and added 6 passes in 27 minutes. JL Bourg en Bresse (5-1) is placed first in the Eurocup. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. It's McDowell-White's first year with the team. This season McDowell-White averages 9.3ppg, 3.8rpg and 3.5apg in four games he played so far.
#2. Experienced Julien Lewis (6'4''-G/F-1992, played in 2013-13, plays in Bulgaria) was the major contributor in a Spartak Pleven's victory against the closely-ranked Beroe (3-2) 87-77 in the Bulgarian NBL last Sunday. Lewis scored 14 points. BC Spartak Pleven (3-1) is placed fourth in the NBL. But the season just started, so everything may happen. Lewis has relatively good stats this year 11.0ppg, 3.3rpg and 2.5apg. Worth to mention he played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball.
#3. New Williams (6'1''-G-1996, played in 2017-20, currently in Turkey), who plays in the Turkish TBL (second division) could not help Konya BBSK (8-1) in their last game. Despite Williams' very good performance Konya BBSK was edged72-71 on the road by the lower-ranked (#6) Kahramanmaras. He was the top scorer with 21 points. Williams also added 3 passes in 22 minutes. The Regular Season already ended. It's Williams' first season with the team. He has individually a very good year with high stats. Williams averages 20.8ppg, 2.9rpg and 3.8apg in eight games.
#4. Nate Grimes (6'8''-F-1996, played in 2015-15, plays pro in Hungary) was not able to help Kormend (3-4) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite Grimes' very good performance Kormend was defeated 83-74 in Budapest by the higher-ranked Honved (#5). He recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and getting 12 rebounds. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This season Grimes averages 10.0ppg, 7.0rpg, 2.0apg, 2.0bpg and 1.5spg.
#5. Alex Davis (6'9''-F-1992, played in 2013-15, plays in Japan) led Kagawa Five Arrows to a victory against the closely-ranked Try Hoop (8-4) 83-74 in the Japanese B3 League last Monday. Davis scored 14 points and blocked 2 blocks in 27 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Kagawa Five Arrows (8-2) are placed second in the B3 League. It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Davis has relatively good stats this year 11.7ppg, 5.8rpg, 2.2apg and 1.3bpg in 10 games.
#6. Donavan Yap (6'5''-G-2002, played in 2021-24, currently in Slovakia), who plays in the Slovakian Tipos SBL was not able to secure a victory for Lucenec (1-4) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite Yap's very good performance Lucenec was defeated 89-77 at home by the leading Levice. He scored 15 points and added 3 passes. Yap has relatively good stats this season 12.8ppg, 2.4rpg and 3.2apg.
#7. Isaiah Hill (6'0''-PG-2000, played in 2020-24, plays pro in Slovakia) couldn't help Spisski Rytieri in their game against Blue Wings in the Slovakian Tipos SBL. Hill recorded 5 points and added 4 assists in 28 minutes. His team lost 76-91. Hill has very impressive stats this year 15.1ppg, 3.1rpg and 5.1apg in seven games.
#8. Leonardo Colimerio (6'7''-F-2001, played in 2020-24, plays in Kosovo) contributed to Vellaznimi's victory against the league outsider Bora 91-79 in the Kosovan Superliga last Sunday. Colimerio recorded 9 points. This season Colimerio averages 9.3ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.3apg and 1.3spg.
#9. Jalen Weaver (6'4''-G, played in 2023-25, currently in Bosnia) couldn't help Zrinjski HT in their game against Promo in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I. He cannot count Sunday's game as one of the best ones. Weaver recorded only 3 points in 20 minutes. His team was badly defeated by 19 points 95-76. This year Weaver averages 9.3ppg and 2.3rpg in four games.
#10. Deshon Taylor (6'2''-G-1996, played in 2015-15, plays pro in Kosovo) faced previously mentioned Leonardo Colimerio in the Kosovan Superliga last game. Taylor couldn't help one of league's weakest teams Bora (0-4) in their last game on Sunday. Despite his good performance the bottom-ranked Bora was defeated 91-79 in Gjakove by the one of league's weakest teams Vellaznimi (#7). Taylor recorded 10 points and added 3 passes. This season Taylor averages 5.0ppg, 1.5rpg and 2.5apg.
Other former Fresno State University players, who play in pro basketball:
Paul Watson (6'6''-G-1994, played in 2013-17) played for Phoenix Suns in the NBA
Isaih Moore (6'10''-F-2000, played in 2023-24) signed for Charlotte Hornets in the NBA
Paul George (6'9''-G/F-1990, played in 2008-10) plays for Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA
Orlando Robinson (6'10''-C-2000, played in 2019-22) signed for Orlando Magic in the NBA
Terrell Carter II (6'10''-C-1996, played in 2014-18) signed for Parma-Pari in Russian VTB United League
Devin Gage (6'2''-G-1997, played in 2020-21) plays for Caballeros de Culiacan in Mexican CIBACOPA
Marvelle Harris (6'5''-PG-1993, played in 2012-16) signed for Al Naser in UAE ULB
Niven Hart (6'5''-G, played in 2023-23) played for Sichuan Blue Whales in Chinese CBA
Isaiah Pope (6'5''-G-2001, played in 2023-24) played for Ordu in Azerbaijani ABL
Joshua Bonga (6'3''-PG-2005, played in 2024-25) signed for SBB Baskets Wolmirstedt in German ProA
Cullen Russo (6'9''-F-1994, played in 2015-17) plays for Sideline Cancer in the The Basketball Tournament
Karachi Edo (6'5''-F-1994, played in 2013-17) plays for Danang Dragons in Vietnamese VBA
Dominic McGuire (6'9''-PF-1985, played in 2005-05) played for Guy Levy Legends in the ABA
Hector Hernandez (6'9''-SG-1985, played in 2004-08) plays for Apaches de Chihuahua in Mexican LBE
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Fresno State University basketball alumni.
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