Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Saints players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. In a remarkable display of skill and determination, the champion scored an impressive 6 points, grabbed an astounding 24 rebounds, and provided 6 assists against the Chiba Jets, leading his team to victory. Rossiter's outstanding performance not only secured the win but also earned him the prestigious 20+ Rebound badge from eurobasket.com, highlighting his dominance on the court. Experienced Ryan Rossiter, a 6'9'' forward, 37-year-old graduate from Siena in 2011, and the All-MAAC Player of the Year that year, is currently playing professionally in Japan for Alvark Tokyo. The team sits in second place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 3-1, thanks in part to Rossiter's contributions. This victory marked Alvark Tokyo's third consecutive win of the season, showcasing their early dominance. Rossiter, in his sixth year with the team, has been instrumental in their success. His impressive statistics this season include averaging 7.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.3 blocks (the second best in the league), and 1.5 steals per game in the four games played so far. It is also noteworthy that Rossiter holds both American and Japanese citizenship, allowing him to play in Japan as a domestic player.
#2. Anthony Gaines, a 28-year-old guard standing at 6'4'' and a former Saints alumnus from 2022, currently plays professionally in Germany. Recently, Gaines showcased his skills in a match against the 12th-ranked ratiopharm Ulm, where he helped his team, SYNTAINICS MBC Weissenfels, secure a convincing 89-72 victory. In that game, Gaines displayed his versatility by scoring 10 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, and dishing out 2 assists in 29 minutes of play. This victory placed SYNTAINICS MBC Weissenfels in seventh position in the league standings. This season marks Gaines' debut with the team, and he has already made a significant impact with his stellar performance against Ulm. His impressive statistics this season include averaging 9.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per game in the four games played so far. Gaines' exceptional contribution on the court was instrumental in leading his team to victory, ultimately solidifying their position as the champion in that particular game.
#3. Justice Shoats, a 5'11'' guard who is 22 years old and graduated from Siena in 2026 after helping them win the MAAC Tournament that year, currently plays professionally in Portugal. In his first game for Queluz this season, despite his notable performance, he could not prevent his team from suffering a significant defeat at the hands of the second-ranked FC Porto, with a final score of 110-93. Shoats showcased his skills by being the top scorer of the game, contributing 25 points, along with 5 assists and 3 steals, all in just 29 minutes of play. This impressive display is commendable, especially considering it is his debut season in professional basketball. Despite his individual success, Queluz was unable to secure a victory against FC Porto.
#4. Kenny Hasbrouck, a 6'3'' guard and 40-year-old Saints alumnus from 2009, currently plays professionally in Kosovo. In a recent game, he couldn't prevent Trepca (1-2) from losing 76-84 on the road to the top-ranked Bashkimi. Despite his remarkable performance, Hasbrouck's team fell short in the end. Hasbrouck showcased his talent by scoring 17 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, dishing out 3 assists, and recording 3 steals in 31 minutes of play against Bashkimi. Even though he was the leading scorer and contributed significantly to his team's efforts, they were unable to secure the victory. Throughout the season, Hasbrouck has maintained solid statistics with an average of 11.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 3.0 steals per game, ranking as the second-best in the league in steals. Despite the challenging loss in the recent game, Hasbrouck continues to be a standout player in the league.
#5. Javion Ogunyemi, a 31-year-old forward/center standing at 6'9'' who graduated from Siena in 2017 and was named to the MAAC All-Tournament First Team that year, is currently playing professionally in Finland. In his most recent game, Ogunyemi, despite putting up an impressive performance, was unable to assist the Bisons (0-2) to a victory. The Bisons suffered a 71-86 defeat at home against the second-ranked Kataja, with Ogunyemi emerging as the team's second-highest scorer, contributing 15 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in 37 minutes of play. This season marks Ogunyemi's debut with the team, and he has showcased solid statistics so far, averaging 12.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game across two matches. Despite his noteworthy individual efforts in the recent game against Kataja, where he displayed his scoring and rebounding skills, Ogunyemi's team was unable to secure a victory in the end.
#6. Riley Mulvey, a towering 7'0'' center and a Saints alumnus from 2026, played a crucial role in helping his team clinch the MAAC Tournament championship that year. Currently, he is showcasing his skills in professional basketball in Slovakia. In a recent game, he played a significant part in Lucenec's triumph over the closely-ranked Blue Wings with a score of 94-87 in the Slovakian Tipos Slovenska Basketbalova Liga. During this game, Mulvey demonstrated his versatility on the court by scoring 6 points, securing 5 rebounds, providing 5 assists, and making 4 blocks in 34 minutes of play. Mulvey's noteworthy performance included scoring 6 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and distributing 5 assists against the Blue Wings, ultimately leading his team to victory. His exceptional display of skills and contribution to the team's success further solidified his reputation as a true champion on the basketball court. In the ongoing season, Mulvey has been maintaining impressive averages of 7.3 points per game, 6.3 rebounds per game, and 6.0 assists per game (ranking fourth best in the league) in the three games he has played. Additionally, he leads the league in blocks per game with an average of 3.0, showcasing his prowess as a dominant force in the Slovakian basketball league.
Other former Siena College players, who play in pro basketball:
Marquis Wright (6'1''-PG-1995, played in 2013-17) plays for Gigantes in Dominican Rep. LNB
Alex Franklin (6'6''-F-1988, played in 2006-22) plays for Gigantes de Carolina in Puerto Rican BSN
Manny Camper (6'7''-G/F-1999, played in 2017-21) plays for Santeros de Aguada in Puerto Rican BSN
Jackson Stormo (6'9''-F/C-1999, played in 2020-23) signed for Rilski in Bulgarian NBL
Eduardo Lane (6'11''-C-1999, played in 2022-23) plays for Amambay in Paraguayan LNB
O.D. Anosike (6'8''-C-1991, played in 2009-13) played for iLab in Turkish TBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Siena College basketball alumni.
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