Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Spartans players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. Jamonda Bryant Jr., a 6'1'' guard who graduated from Norfolk St. in 2023 and received the prestigious All-MEAC Player of the Year award, currently showcases his talents playing professionally in the Czech Republic. Despite his exceptional performance, the 26-year-old Bryant Jr. couldn't lead Pardubice (27-9) to victory in their recent game against Nymburk. The finalist Pardubice suffered an 81-73 defeat on the road, with Bryant Jr. contributing 11 points and 4 assists in 22 minutes of play. This marks Bryant Jr.'s inaugural season with the team, where he has been delivering an outstanding individual performance, averaging 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.9 steals per game. In the matchup against Nymburk, he once again displayed his skills by scoring 11 points, grabbing 2 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists. Despite his commendable efforts, his team fell short, culminating in a disappointing result for the champion. Notably, Bryant Jr. previously participated in the Eurobasket Summer League, a renowned platform for players aspiring to pursue basketball opportunities overseas.
Other former Norfolk State University players, who play in pro basketball:
Kris Bankston (6'9''-C-1999, played in 2023-23) plays for Turk Telekom Ankara in Turkish BSL
Tyrel Bladen (6'10''-F, played in 2023-25) plays for Jedinstvo in Montenegrin Erste Liga
Dana Tate Jr. (6'7''-F-1999, played in 2023-23) plays for Titanes in Dominican Rep. LNB
Allen Betrand (6'5''-G, played in 2023-24) played for Feniks 2010 in North Macedonian Super League few monts ago
Jaylani Darden (6'5''-G, played in 2023-25) plays for Vellaznimi in Kosovan Superliga
Efstratios Kalogerias (6'10''-F/C-1997, played in 2019-21) plays for Falirou in Greek National League 1
Aleek Pauline (6'1''-PG-1987, played in 2008-12) plays for Salesianos in Spanish Tercera FEB
Cahiem Brown (6'5''-F, played in 2021-23) plays for Queen City Vipers in the ECBL
Pendarvis Williams (6'6''-G-1991, played in 2010-14) plays for Erdenet Miners in Mongolian MBL
Preston Bungei (6'6''-F-1995, played in 2015-16) plays for Casey Cavaliers Cranbourne in Australian NBL One
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Norfolk State University basketball alumni.
Jamonda Bryant Jr. is last week best Spartans alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @beksapardubice)
