Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Bluejays players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. KeyShawn Feazell, a 6'9'' forward who graduated from Creighton in 2022, is currently playing professionally in Greece. Recently, he showcased his talent by contributing to AEK's 102-99 victory over Aris in the Greek Stoiximan Basketball League. Despite playing only 11 minutes, Feazell managed to score an impressive 9 points, demonstrating his efficiency on the court. AEK BC Athens, where Feazell plays, holds the fourth position in the league with a record of 16-8. Feazell's all-around performance against Aris included 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist, highlighting his versatility and impact on the game. His remarkable skills and contribution were crucial in securing the victory for his team, further solidifying his reputation as a true champion. Throughout this season, Feazell has been averaging 5.6 points per game and 4.0 rebounds per game, consistently showcasing his abilities and value to his team. As a finalist in the Big East Tournament during his college career, Feazell continues to excel at the professional level, proving himself as a valuable asset to AEK BC Athens.
#2. Slovenian Martin Krampelj, a 6'9'' power forward and 31-year-old Bluejays alumnus from 2019, currently plays professionally in Spain. Recently, he showcased his talent by assisting Surne Bilbao Basket in a crucial victory against the closely-ranked Tenerife, with a final score of 87-82 in the Spanish Liga Endesa on Friday night. Despite recording modest statistics of 3 points and 4 rebounds in 15 minutes of play, Krampelj's impact on the court was significant. Surne Bilbao Basket, currently placed seventh in the league with a record of 20-15, has already completed the Regular Season. Krampelj's noteworthy performance against Tenerife, where he contributed 3 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist, played a pivotal role in securing the important win for his team. His consistent efforts and contributions have been crucial in guiding his team to success, highlighting his skills and unwavering determination on the court. Throughout the season, Krampelj has been averaging 8.0 points per game and 3.4 rebounds per game, showcasing his value as a key player for Surne Bilbao Basket.
#3. Alex O'Connell, a 6'6'' forward/guard who is 26 years old and graduated from Creighton University in 2022, is currently playing professionally in Germany. Despite scoring only 2 points in 6 minutes on the court, O'Connell made a significant contribution to ALBA Berlin's victory over the tenth-ranked Rasta Vechta with a score of 98-89 in the German easyCredit BBL on Wednesday night. ALBA Berlin, with a record of 24-10, holds the second position in the league, and this is O'Connell's debut season with the team. In the game against Vechta, he not only scored 2 points but also secured 3 rebounds and provided 1 assist, helping his team to emerge victorious and eventually clinch the title of the champion. Throughout the season, O'Connell has been averaging 5.8 points per game and 2.5 rebounds per game, showcasing his talent and contributing to his team's success as the champion.
#4. Experienced point guard Maurice Watson, a 5'10'' athlete aged 33 and a former Bluejays alumnus from 2017 where he helped lead them to the final of the Big East Tournament, currently plays professionally in Lebanon. In a recent game, Watson unfortunately couldn't lead Al Markaziyyah (13-9) to a victory over Hoops (14-8) in the Lebanese Decathlon Lebanese Basketball League. Despite his best efforts, Al Markaziyyah fell short, losing 93-87 to the higher-ranked Hoops (#3) on the road. Even though Watson put up an impressive performance with 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 8 assists, the team couldn't secure the win. Although Sunday's game wasn't one of his best, Watson's overall season performance has been noteworthy, averaging 5.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. Watson's experience and skills continue to be valuable assets for Al Markaziyyah, even in challenging matchups like the recent game against Hoops.
#5. Justin Patton, a 7'1'' center who graduated from Creighton in 2017 and received the All-Big East Freshman of the Year award that same year, continues to showcase his skills as a professional player in Lebanon. Recently, he played a crucial role in Antonine's triumph over the tenth-ranked NSA with a score of 84-77 in the Lebanese Decathlon Lebanese Basketball League. In this game, Patton demonstrated his versatility by contributing 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist in 29 minutes of play, proving his value on the court. CS Antonine currently holds the fifth position in the league standings with a record of 13-9, with Patton's stellar performance being a key factor in his team's recent success. Moreover, this victory marked the third consecutive win for his team, highlighting their momentum as they head towards the playoffs. Despite the Regular Season coming to a close, Patton's impact as a champion in this match solidified his reputation as a standout player in the league. Individually, Patton has been having an impressive season, averaging 15.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. His consistent performance and all-around contributions have undoubtedly positioned him as a standout player and a force to be reckoned with in the league.
Other former Creighton University players, who play in pro basketball:
Marcus Zegarowski (6'2''-PG-1998, played in 2018-21) played for Legia Warszawa in Polish OBL few monts ago
Francisco Farabello (6'3''-G-2000, played in 2022-24) plays for Esporte Clube Pinheiros Sao Paolo in Brazilian NBB
Geoffrey Groselle (7'0''-C-1993, played in 2012-16) played for Trefl Sopot in Polish OBL last year
Marcus Foster (6'3''-SG-1995, played in 2015-15) plays for Alvark Tokyo in Japanese B1 League
Trey Alexander (6'4''-G-2003, played in 2021-24) plays for New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA
Ryan Kalkbrenner (7'1''-C-2002, played in 2020-25) plays for Charlotte Hornets in the NBA
Baylor Scheierman (6'7''-G-2000, played in 2022-24) plays for Boston Celtics in the NBA
Doug McDermott (6'6''-F-1992, played in 2010-14) plays for Sacramento Kings in the NBA
Manny Suarez (6'10''-C-1993, played in 2017-18) played for Nacional in Uruguayan LUB last year
Khyri Thomas (6'3''-F/G-1996, played in 2015-18) plays for SYNTAINICS MBC Weissenfels in German BBL
Steven Ashworth (6'1''-G-2000, played in 2023-25) plays for VET-CONCEPT Gladiators Trier in German BBL
Samson Froling (6'10''-C/F-2000, played in 2018-19) plays for Illawarra Hawks in Australian NBL
Damien Jefferson (6'5''-F/G-1997, played in 2017-17) plays for Karditsas in Greek GBL
Gregory Echenique (6'10''-C-1990, played in 2010-13) plays for Kumamoto Volters in Japanese B2 League
Ryan Hawkins (6'7''-PF-1997, played in 2021-22) plays for Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt in German BBL
Denzel Mahoney (6'4''-G/F-1998, played in 2018-18) played for Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders in British SLB last year
Rati Andronikashvili (6'5''-G-2001, played in 2020-20) plays for Alftanes in Icelandic Subway League
Ty-Shon Alexander (6'4''-G-1998, played in 2017-20) plays for H.Safed Galil in Israeli National League
Shereef Mitchell (6'1''-G-2000, played in 2019-23) plays for Phoenix-MT in Hungarian B Red
Jamiya Neal (6'5''-G/F-2003, played in 2024-25) plays for Rip City Remix in the NBA G League
Devin Brooks (6'1''-G-1992, played in 2013-15) played for Herkimer Originals in the The Basketball Tournament last year
Will Artino (6'11''-C/F-1992, played in 2011-15) plays for Taoyuan Pilots in Taiwanese PLeague+
Kenny Lawson (6'10''-C-1988, played in 2006-11) plays for Shizuoka Veltex in Japanese B2 League
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Creighton University basketball alumni.
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