Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Boilermakers alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Carsen Edwards, a 6'0'' shooting guard who graduated from Purdue in 2019 and helped them become Big Ten Regular Season Co-Champion, is currently playing professionally in Italy. Recently, he led Virtus Segafredo Bologna to a convincing 106-95 victory over Dolomiti Trentino in the Italian Serie A, where he was named the MVP of the game. In an outstanding performance, Edwards scored an impressive 31 points, along with 5 assists and 3 steals, while maintaining a perfect 7-for-7 record from the free-throw line, all within 33 minutes of play. Virtus Segafredo Bologna, currently holding the top spot in the league with a record of 23-5, secured their fifth consecutive win with Edwards leading the charge. His remarkable display of skill and leadership on the court highlighted his capabilities as a champion. Throughout the season, Edwards has maintained high individual statistics, averaging 16.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game in the 30 games he has played so far.
#2. Trevion Williams, a 25-year-old former Boilermakers alumni from 2022 standing at 6'9'' and playing as a forward/center, currently showcases his skills as a professional basketball player in Turkey. Recently, he played a crucial role in Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul's impressive victory over the closely-ranked Trabzonspor, with a final score of 91-65 in the Turkish ING Basketbol Super Ligi. In this game, Williams displayed his prowess on the court by achieving a double-double, scoring 12 points and securing 12 rebounds in just 20 minutes of play. Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul currently holds the third position in the league standings with a record of 21-9, largely thanks to the contributions of players like Williams. His exceptional performance against Trabzonspor not only helped his team secure a significant win but also earned him recognition, including the prestigious Triple-Double Badge from eurobasket.com. These accolades further cement Williams' reputation as a champion in the realm of basketball. Throughout the season, Williams has maintained solid statistics, averaging 10.8 points, 9.2 rebounds (leading the league in this category), and 2.3 assists per game across 29 appearances. His consistent performance and remarkable contributions highlight his value as a key player for Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul and reinforce his status as a finalist to be reckoned with in the competitive world of professional basketball.
Other former Purdue University players, who play in pro basketball:
Zach Edey (7'4''-C-2002, played in 2020-24) plays for Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA
Jaden Ivey (6'4''-G-2002, played in 2020-22) plays for Chicago Bulls in the NBA
Nojel Eastern (6'6''-G-1999, played in 2017-20) plays for Ostioneros de Guaymas in Mexican CIBACOPA
Eric Hunter Jr. (6'4''-G-1999, played in 2018-22) played for Alkar in Croatian Premijer Liga few monts ago
Vince Edwards (6'8''-F-1996, played in 2014-18) plays for Pioneros de Los Mochis in Mexican CIBACOPA
Dakota Mathias (6'4''-G-1995, played in 2014-18) plays for Noblesville Boom in the NBA G League
Matt Haarms (7'3''-C-1997, played in 2017-20) plays for Ehime Orange Vikings in Japanese B2 League
Aleksandar Marcius (6'10''-C-1990, played in 2009-13) plays for Treviglio in Italian Serie B Nazionale
JaJuan Johnson (6'10''-PF-1989, played in 2007-11) plays for Kazma in Kuwaiti D1
David Jenkins Jr. (6'1''-G-1998, played in 2023-23) played for Seattle Super Hawks in the USBL last year
Lance Jones (6'1''-G-2000, played in 2023-24) played for El Calor in Mexican LNBP last year
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Purdue University basketball alumni.
Carsen Edwards is last week best Boilermakers alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @fcbayernbasketball)
