Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Warhawks players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
Look at great performance of Justin Roberson (21 points), Jamari Blackmon (16 points), and Tyree White (17 points).
#1. Experienced Justin Roberson, a 6'2'' guard aged 32, who graduated from ULM in 2016 and received the All-Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year award that year, currently plays professionally in Croatia. In a recent game, he led Cibona to a narrow 78-76 victory over the closely-ranked Split (25-8) in the Croatian Favbet Premijer Liga. This game was highly anticipated as it featured two top 4 ranked teams battling it out. As the MVP of the game, Roberson showcased his skills by scoring 21 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and providing 2 assists in just 29 minutes of play. KK Cibona VIP Zagreb, where Roberson plays, is currently placed second in the league standings with a record of 25-8. The victory over Split marked their impressive tenth consecutive win, highlighting their strong form. Roberson's performance was exceptional, contributing significantly to his team's success on the court. His consistent performance throughout the season is evident in his solid statistics of 13.6 points per game, 3.0 rebounds per game, 3.2 assists per game, and 1.4 steals per game in the 30 games he has played so far. His outstanding display against Split not only secured the victory for his team but also solidified his position as a champion in the game, showcasing his leadership and skill as a top player in the league.
#2. Jamari Blackmon, a 26-year-old point guard standing at 6'0" and an alumnus of Warhawks from 2023, is currently playing professionally in Bulgaria. In a recent game, he led his team, Balkan Botevgrad, to a decisive 88-73 victory over Lokomotiv Plovdiv, who had a record of 19-11. Blackmon put on a stellar performance and was named the MVP of the game, showcasing his skills with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, while also making all eight of his free throw attempts. This exceptional display is even more impressive considering he is only in his third season in professional basketball. The game was a highly anticipated matchup between two of the top 4 ranked teams in the league, with Balkan Botevgrad currently holding the second position with a record of 24-6. This victory marked Blackmon's team's fifth consecutive win, further solidifying their position in the league standings. Throughout the season, Blackmon has maintained solid statistics, averaging 11.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.3 steals per game in the 37 games played so far. His consistent performance and leadership on the court have been instrumental in his team's success, culminating in their recent triumph over Lokomotiv Plovdiv, where Blackmon's standout performance helped Balkan Botevgrad emerge as the champion of the game.
#3. In the recent game, Tyree White, a 29-year-old forward standing at 6'8'' who graduated from ULM in 2020 and currently plays professionally in the Dominican Republic, showcased his skills for Titanes. Despite his notable performance, where he scored 17 points and secured 8 rebounds in just 26 minutes of play, Titanes suffered a 96-102 loss to the higher-ranked (#6) Caneros on the road. With only two games remaining in the Regular Season, every match has now become crucial for Titanes. White, who has been averaging 9.5 points per game and 6.1 rebounds per game in the 10 games played this year, will be looking to continue his strong contributions to help his team secure victories in the remaining matches. Even though White proved to be the top scorer in the game against Caneros, his efforts were not enough to lead Titanes to victory. As the Regular Season nears its end, White's performance will be pivotal in determining the team's success as they aim to secure a spot in the playoffs.
#4. Australian Luke Phillips, a 6'10'' power forward and 26-year-old Warhawks alumnus from 2022, is currently playing professionally in Australia. In a recent game, despite Phillips' stellar performance, he was unable to lift the Perth Redbacks (4-6) to a victory. The ninth-placed Perth Redbacks suffered a crushing 112-89 defeat at the hands of the second-ranked Buccaneers in the West group. Phillips stood out as the top scorer of the game, contributing 28 points along with 4 rebounds in 31 minutes of play. Despite his individual efforts, Perth Redbacks experienced their third consecutive loss. In a previous game against Geraldton Buccaneers, Phillips displayed an impressive performance by scoring 28 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and providing 1 assist. Unfortunately, his strong performance was not enough to secure the victory for his team. Throughout the season, Phillips has been putting up impressive numbers, averaging 16.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game over 10 appearances. His consistent performance highlights him as a key player for the Perth Redbacks as they strive to improve their standing in the league.
#5. Australian Samuel McDaniel, a 6'6'' guard/forward at 30 years old, graduated from ULM in 2018 and received the All-Sun Belt Third Team award that year. Currently playing professionally in Australia, McDaniel recently played for Ipswich Force in the Australian NBL One, where they faced Phoenix. Despite his efforts, McDaniel and Ipswich Force, currently in ninth place with a 2-4 record, were unable to secure a victory against Phoenix, who holds the fifth position with a 4-2 record. In the game, McDaniel contributed 7 points in 21 minutes of play. In a tough match against Phoenix, McDaniel displayed his skills by scoring 7 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and providing 2 assists. Despite his solid performance, Ipswich Force suffered a defeat to Phoenix with a final score of 123-88 in Cotton Tree. Individually, McDaniel has been having an outstanding season with impressive statistics. He is averaging 25.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game over four games.
#6. South Sudanese champion Majok Deng, standing at 6'9'' and 33 years old, is a former Warhawks alumnus from 2016 who currently plays professionally in Libya. In a recent game, despite Deng's commendable effort, Ahly Benghazi was unable to secure a victory against P.Luanda, losing 88-94 on the opponent's court. Deng showcased his skills by contributing 10 points, 2 rebounds, and 6 assists in 35 minutes of gameplay. Throughout the season, Deng has maintained impressive individual statistics, averaging 18.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.6 steals per game in eight matches. His consistent performance highlights his value as a key player for his team, even in the face of challenging competition like the formidable P.Luanda.
Other former University of Louisiana at Monroe players, who play in pro basketball:
Travis Munnings (6'5''-F-1994, played in 2015-19) plays for Monbus Obradoiro CAB Santiago de Compostela in Spanish Primera FEB
Josh Nicholas (6'3''-G-1998, played in 2019-21) plays for Qatar Club in Qatari QBL
Coltie Young (6'3''-G-2003, played in 2024-25) plays for Mazeikiai in Lithuanian NKL
Tylor Ongwae (6'7''-F-1991, played in 2012-15) plays for Thunder in Kenyan Premier League
Victor Bafutto (6'10''-F-1998, played in 2023-24) plays for Akranes IA in Icelandic Subway League
Tyreke Locure (6'0''-PG-2001, played in 2022-24) plays for Tiszaujvaros in Hungarian B Red
D'Andre Bernard (6'8''-F-1996, played in 2019-20) plays for Saskatchewan Mamba in CEBL
Daishon Smith (6'1''-G-1995, played in 2017-17) plays for Astros de Jalisco in Mexican CIBACOPA
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of University of Louisiana at Monroe basketball alumni.
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