Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Panthers alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Nigerian basketball player Emmanuel Izunabor, a 6'8'' forward aged 26, graduated from NCCU in 2024. Before that, he played for High Point between 2019 and 2023 before going pro in the TBL. In a recent game, Izunabor led Great Falls Electric to a 109-95 victory over the Grant County Redtails. He was named the MVP of the game for his exceptional performance. Izunabor showcased his skills by scoring 24 points, grabbing 16 rebounds, and making 2 blocks in 36 minutes of play. This remarkable display is even more impressive considering it is only Izunabor's second season in professional basketball. The Great Falls Electric, with a 12-6 record this season, achieved their seventh consecutive victory thanks to Izunabor's outstanding contributions on the court. Emmanuel Izunabor's remarkable performance against the Grant County Redtails earned him the Triple-Double Badge from eurobasket.com, further establishing his reputation as a champion in the game. Throughout the season, Izunabor has consistently delivered high stats, averaging 16.6 points per game, 12.3 rebounds per game (ranking fourth best in the league), 1.6 assists per game, 1.7 blocks per game, and 1.2 steals per game in the 17 games he has played so far. His individual success reflects his dedication and talent, showcasing him as a finalist in the league.
Other former High Point University players, who play in pro basketball:
John Brown III (6'8''-F/C-1992, played in 2012-16) plays for Santeros de Aguada in Puerto Rican BSN
D'Maurian Williams (6'3''-G-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Maine Celtics in the NBA G League
Abdoulaye Thiam (6'4''-G-2000, played in 2022-25) plays for Univ.Catolica in Chilean LNB
Bryant Randleman (6'4''-G-2000, played in 2019-23) plays for Sokhumi in Georgian A League
Devante Wallace (6'5''-SG-1992, played in 2011-15) plays for Sportiva Italiana in Chilean LNB2
Akeem Scott (5'11''-SG-1983, played in 2004-06) played for Borneo in Indonesian IBL few monts ago
Jamal Wright (5'11''-G-1997, played in 2016-20) plays for DMV Soldiers in the TBL
Denmark Slay II (5'11''-PG-1997, played in 2017-21) played for Frederick Flying Cows in the TBL last year
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of High Point University basketball alumni.
Emmanuel Izunabor is last week best Panthers alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @hpumensbasketball)
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