Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Blue Devils players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Experienced champion Javier Mojica, a 6'3'' shooting guard who is 41 years old and graduated from CCSU in 2007, where he received the NEC Tournament MVP award, currently plays professionally in Puerto Rico. In a thrilling match on Thursday night, Mojica was a key player in Vaqueros de Bayamon's narrow 80-79 victory over the third-ranked Gigantes, contributing 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists during his 34 minutes on the court. This game, a clash between two top 3 ranked teams in Group B, showcased Mojica's prowess as a finalist. Vaqueros de Bayamon, currently leading the standings with a record of 15-9, secured a crucial win against Carolina with Mojica scoring an impressive 18 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and dishing out 3 assists. His exceptional performance underscored his skills as a champion on the court. Throughout the season, Mojica has maintained relatively strong statistics, averaging 11.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. It is noteworthy that Mojica holds both American and Puerto Rican citizenship, allowing him to play in Puerto Rico as a domestic player.
#2. Kenneth Horton, a 6'7'' forward and 36-year-old Blue Devils alumni from 2012, is currently playing professionally in Argentina. Recently, he made a significant impact by contributing to Gimnasia's victory against the sixth-ranked Ferro with a score of 81-77 in the Argentinian La Liga on Saturday night. Despite only playing 15 minutes, Horton managed to score 6 points, grab 3 rebounds, and provide 1 assist during the game. This exceptional performance helped Gimnasia y Esgrima Comodoro Rivadavia, with a record of 24-12, secure the win and advance in the league standings, currently holding the second position. It's worth noting that this is Horton's first season with the team, and his efforts on the court have been instrumental in the team's success. His standout performance was crucial in leading his team to victory and ultimately emerging as the champion of the game. Throughout the season, Horton has been averaging 5.3 points per game and 2.4 rebounds per game, showcasing his consistent contributions to the team's performance.
#3. Jayden Brown, a 6'8'' forward/center who graduated from CCSU in 2025 after helping them become the NEC Regular Season Champion that year, currently plays professionally in Australia. In a recent game, Brown, despite his excellent performance, was unable to lift Bellarine Storm (3-6) to victory against the Hume City Broncos (#4), as they suffered a close 95-91 defeat on the road. During the game, Brown showcased his skills by recording a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, along with contributing 3 assists while making all six of his free throw attempts in 34 minutes of play. Despite his impressive individual performance, the team was unable to secure the win against the higher-ranked opponent. Throughout the season, Brown has maintained strong statistics, averaging 16.9 points per game, 9.0 rebounds per game (ranking fourth best in the league), 2.1 assists per game, and 1.3 blocks per game. His consistent performance highlights his impact on the court as a key player for Bellarine Storm.
Other former Central Connecticut State University players, who play in pro basketball:
Matias Rissanen (6'7''-F-2003, played in 2023-24) plays for Honka in Finnish Korisliiga
Jordan Jones (6'0''-PG, played in 2023-25) plays for Blue Wings in Slovakian Tipos SBL
Nigel Scantlebury (6'0''-PG-2000, played in 2020-23) plays for Zlatorog in Slovenian Liga OTP banka
Kyle Vinales (6'2''-SG-1992, played in 2011-14) plays for Sichuan Blue Whales in Chinese CBA
Wassef Methnani (6'9''-F-1998, played in 2020-21) played for JS Kairouan in Tunisian ProA few monts ago
Ian Krishnan (6'2''-G, played in 2018-22) plays for Cair 2030 in North Macedonian Super League
Christopher Williams (6'6''-G/F-1998, played in 2016-19) played for Bravehearts in Malawian D1 last year
Allan Jeanne-Rose (6'7''-F-2000, played in 2023-24) plays for Gries-Souffel in French ProB
Jamir Coleman (6'7''-F-1997, played in 2018-20) plays for Al Jubaiha in Jordanian Premier League
Tyler Rowe (5'9''-PG-1996) played for New England Kraken in the TBL last year
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Central Connecticut State University basketball alumni.
Javier Mojica is last week best Blue Devils alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @vaquerosbayamon)
