Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Thunderbirds players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Tevian Jones, a 6'7'' guard who graduated from SUU in 2023 and was a finalist for the Lou Henson National Player of the Year Award that year, currently plays professionally in Canada. In a recent game, despite his solid performance, Jones could not lift the Saskatchewan Mamba (2-5) to a victory as they suffered a tough 105-85 loss on the road against the Bandits. Jones showcased his skills on the court by contributing 11 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists in just 24 minutes of play. Although the Saskatchewan Mamba is facing challenges early in the season, there is still plenty of time for the team to improve and turn things around. Jones has consistently displayed his talent, as evidenced by his impressive performance in a previous game against Vancouver where he also recorded 11 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, despite the team's unfortunate loss. So far this season, Jones has maintained strong statistics, averaging 14.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game in the two games he has played. With his skills and determination, Jones remains a key player for the Saskatchewan Mamba as they strive for success in the ongoing season.
#2. In a thrilling matchup on Monday night, the 30-year-old, 6'8'' forward/center Jacob Calloway, a Thunderbirds alumnus from 2019 now playing professionally in Mexico, made a significant impact for Angeles de Ciudad de Mexico. Facing the closely-ranked Tijuana Zonkeys in the Mexican Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacifico, Calloway contributed to his team's narrow 80-78 victory with a crucial performance. Despite only scoring 3 points in 17 minutes of play, Calloway's presence on the court was felt as he also managed to grab 3 rebounds during the game. His modest statistics belied his importance to the team, as his efforts helped Angeles de Ciudad de Mexico secure the vital win. This victory was instrumental in propelling his team towards success, with Calloway emerging as the finalist. Currently, Angeles de Ciudad de Mexico holds the fifth position in the league standings with a record of 20-20. Throughout the season, Calloway has maintained solid stats, averaging 12.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game in the 43 games he has played so far. His consistent contributions have undoubtedly played a key role in his team's journey towards the championship.
Other former Southern Utah University players, who play in pro basketball:
Felix Pangilinan-Lemetti (6'1''-G-1999) plays for Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in Filipino PBA
Dee Barnes (6'4''-G-2000, played in 2020-22) plays for Zonkeys de Tijuana in Mexican CIBACOPA
Cameron Oluyitan (6'7''-G/F-1997, played in 2017-17) played for Ostioneros de Guaymas in Mexican CIBACOPA few monts ago
Jarryd Hoppo (6'9''-F-2000, played in 2019-20) plays for Sturt Sabres in Australian NBL One
Damon Heuir (6'3''-G-1991, played in 2009-13) played for Cairns Marlins in Australian NBL One last year
Kingsley Box (6'5''-G-2001, played in 2017-21) plays for Nunawading Spectres in Australian NBL One
Jason Spurgin (6'11''-C-2001, played in 2020-23) plays for Sutherland Sharks in Australian NBL One
Najeeb Muhammad (6'2''-PG-2001, played in 2025-26) plays for P.Olimpas in Lithuanian NKL
Zion Young (6'4''-SG, played in 2022-24) plays for Borec in North Macedonian First League
Harrison Butler (6'5''-G, played in 2018-23) plays for NTD in Azerbaijani ABL
John Knight III (6'3''-G-1999, played in 2019-22) plays for Vancouver Bandits in CEBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Southern Utah University basketball alumni.
Tevian Jones is last week best Thunderbirds alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @rattlers.cebl)
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