Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Mountaineers players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Experienced champion Donald Sims, a 6'3'' shooting guard who is 39 years old and graduated from App State in 2011 with an All-Southern Conf. First Team award, is currently playing professionally in Uruguay. In a thrilling match on Thursday night, Sims led his team, Aguada, to a narrow 92-91 victory over the second-ranked Nacional in a highly-anticipated derby game in the Uruguayan Liga Uruguaya de Basquetbol. Sims' stellar performance not only secured the win but also earned him the title of MVP of the game, showcasing his undeniable talent on the court. During the game, Sims put up an astonishing 43 points, along with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals in 42 minutes of play. This standout performance was crucial as it marked his team's first victory after enduring three consecutive losses. Despite it being his first season with Atletico Aguada Montevideo, Sims has already proven himself as a key player with his remarkable scoring ability and all-around contribution to the team. Sims' exceptional display of skill against Nacional in the highly competitive matchup between two top 3 ranked teams in group Places 1-6 solidified his reputation as a champion player. His remarkable statistics this season, averaging 19.2 points per game (ranking him third best in the league), 2.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.1 steals in the 25 games he has played so far, further highlight his significant impact on the team. Sims' consistent performance and impressive stats have rightfully earned him the recognition as a finalist in the league.
Other former Appalachian State University players, who play in pro basketball:
CJ Huntley (6'10''-F-2002, played in 2020-25) plays for Phoenix Suns in the NBA
Myles Tate (6'0''-PG, played in 2023-25) plays for AEL in Cypriot ECOMMBX BL
Tyree Boykin (6'0''-PG-1999, played in 2022-23) plays for Kutaisi in Georgian Superleague
Isaac Butts (6'10''-C-1989, played in 2008-10) plays for Kobe Storks in Japanese B2 League
Andre Williamson (6'8''-C/F-1989, played in 2008-12) played for DEAC in Hungarian A Division few monts ago
Tyrell Johnson (6'8''-F/C-1997, played in 2015-19) plays for Brasov in Romanian Liga Nationala
Terence Harcum (6'1''-G-2003, played in 2021-24) plays for Telavi in Georgian Superleague
Justin Forrest (6'2''-G-1999, played in 2017-22) played for Kavkasia in Georgian Superleague last year
O'Showen Williams (5'11''-PG-1997, played in 2016-20) plays for Peja in Kosovan Superliga
Jalil Beaubrun (6'9''-F-2002, played in 2024-25) plays for Lucenec in Slovakian Tipos SBL
Tamell Pearson (6'10''-C-1999, played in 2022-23) plays for Sporting Clube de Luanda in Angolan Division I
Adrian Delph (6'3''-G-2000, played in 2018-22) plays for Etzella in Luxembourg LBBL
Breki Gylfason (6'8''-F-1997, played in 2016-20) plays for Haukar in Icelandic Division I
Dibaji Walker (6'9''-PF-1999, played in 2023-24) plays for Frankston Blues in Australian NBL One
Donovan Gregory (6'5''-F-2001, played in 2019-24) plays for Mineros de Parral in Mexican LBE
Christopher Mantis (6'7''-F-2002, played in 2021-24) plays for Capital City Go-Go in the NBA G League
Jackson Threadgill (6'6''-G-1997, played in 2024-25) plays for Starlites in Maltese BOV League D1
Michael Neal (6'2''-PG-1992, played in 2011-14) plays for Nashville Aviators in the MBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Appalachian State University basketball alumni.
Donald Sims is last week best Mountaineers alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @guaiqueriesbbc)
