Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Cardinal players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. Brazilian Oscar Da Silva, a 6'9'' forward/center who graduated from Stanford in 2021 and received the All-Pac First Team award, is currently playing professionally in Germany. He recently led FC Bayern Muenchen Basketball to a resounding 99-62 victory over the seventh-ranked Gladiators in the German easyCredit BBL, earning himself the MVP title of the game. Da Silva's stellar performance included scoring 20 points and grabbing 5 rebounds in just 24 minutes of play. FC Bayern Muenchen Basketball, with a record of 29-5, currently sits atop the league standings following their ninth consecutive win. Da Silva's standout contribution of 20 points and 5 rebounds against Trier was instrumental in securing the victory that propelled his team to become the champion. Throughout the season, Da Silva has maintained an impressive average of 9.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. Notably, Da Silva holds dual American and Brazilian citizenship, allowing him the flexibility to play in Brazil as a domestic player if he chooses to do so.
#2. Experienced champion Anthony Brown, a 6'7'' small forward aged 33 and an alumnus of Cardinal from 2015, who contributed to their NIT Champion title that year, currently plays professionally in Turkey. In a recent match, he led Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul to a resounding victory over the seventh-ranked Galatasaray with a scoreline of 108-83 in a highly anticipated Turkish ING Basketbol Super Ligi derby game held on Tuesday night. Brown showcased his skills by scoring 11 points and providing 4 assists in just 26 minutes of play. Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul, with a record of 25-5, holds the second position in the league standings, with Brown being an integral part of the team in his first season with them. His exceptional performance against Galatasaray, where he not only scored 11 points but also secured 1 rebound and facilitated 4 assists, was instrumental in securing the champion title for his team in that game. Throughout the season, Brown has maintained an average of 9.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, showcasing his consistency and value as a key player for Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul.
#3. Champion Chasson Randle, a 6'2'' guard who is 33 years old and graduated from Stanford in 2015 with the prestigious All-Pac Scholar-Athlete of the Year award, currently plays professionally in Angola. Recently, he led his Angolan team P.Luanda to a significant victory over the closely-ranked Dar City (2-3) with a score of 83-69 in the Basketball Africa League on Monday night, earning the title of MVP for his outstanding performance. In just 33 minutes of play, Randle scored 20 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, dished out 3 assists, and made 3 steals, demonstrating his exceptional skills and leadership on the court. This game was a highly anticipated match between two top 4 ranked teams, with Atletico Petroleos de Luanda (4-1) currently holding the second position in the league standings. Randle's stellar performance contributed to his team's third consecutive victory, highlighting his crucial role as a key player for P.Luanda. Throughout the season, Randle has maintained impressive individual stats, averaging 19.0 points per game, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 2.0 steals, showcasing his consistent excellence and determination as a true champion and finalist in the league.
#4. Australian champion Isaac White, a 6'2'' guard and 27-year-old Lancers alumnus from 2021, who previously played at Stanford between 2017 and 2020, showcased his talent by leading the Rockingham Flames to an emphatic victory against the 13th-ranked Senators with a commanding 100-68 win in the Australian NBL One, the second division league, on Saturday night. In an impressive display, White scored 13 points and contributed 3 assists in just 19 minutes of play. The Rockingham Flames, currently holding the top spot in the West group with a record of 9-2, secured their fifth consecutive win, thanks in no small part to White's stellar performance. Particularly notable was his game against Warwick S., where he not only scored 13 points but also grabbed 2 rebounds and dished out 3 assists, guiding his team to another victory. His remarkable display on the court was instrumental in ensuring the win and reinforcing his reputation as a finalist. Individually, White has been having a standout season, boasting impressive stats with an average of 28.3 points per game, ranking him fourth in the league, along with 5.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. His consistent and high-level performance has been a key factor in his team's success and his own recognition as a top player in the league.
Other former Stanford University players, who play in pro basketball:
Brook Lopez (7'0''-C-1988, played in 2006-08) plays for Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA
Ziaire Williams (6'8''-SF-2001, played in 2020-21) plays for Brooklyn Nets in the NBA
Dwight Powell (6'10''-F-1991, played in 2010-14) plays for Dallas Mavericks in the NBA
Maxime Raynaud (7'1''-C-2003, played in 2021-25) plays for Sacramento Kings in the NBA
Spencer Jones (6'7''-F-2000, played in 2019-24) plays for Denver Nuggets in the NBA
Rosco Allen (6'10''-PF-1993, played in 2012-16) plays for Kawasaki Brave Thunders in Japanese B1 League
Brandon Angel (6'9''-F-2001, played in 2020-24) plays for Hapoel Altshuler Shaham Beer Sheva in Israeli Winner League
Jaylen Blakes (6'2''-G-2003, played in 2025-25) plays for Hapoel Nofar Energy Galil Elyon in Israeli Winner League
Jaiden Delaire (6'9''-F-2000, played in 2018-22) plays for Tauron GTK Gliwice in Polish OBL
Bryce Wills (6'6''-F-2000, played in 2019-21) plays for ESSM Le Portel Cote d'Opale in French Betclic ELITE ProA
Max Murrell (6'9''-F, played in 2020-24) plays for Holbaek-Stenhus in Danish BasketLigaen
Josh Sharma (7'0''-C-1995, played in 2015-19) plays for Kagoshima Rebnise in Japanese B2 League
Jared Bynum (5'10''-PG-1999, played in 2023-24) played for Serhedci in Azerbaijani ABL few monts ago
Reid Travis (6'8''-F-1995, played in 2014-18) plays for Kaohsiung Aquas in Taiwanese TPBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Stanford University basketball alumni.
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