Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Razorbacks players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Experienced veteran Patrick Beverley, a 6'1'' point guard who is 37 years old and a graduate of Arkansas in 2008 where he helped them reach the final of the SEC Tournament that year, is currently playing professionally in Greece for PAOK. In a recent game last Thursday, despite his strong performance, PAOK (17-7) suffered a defeat on the road against the second-ranked Panathinaikos with a final score of 114-102. Beverley displayed his skills by achieving a double-double with 17 points, 13 assists, and 5 rebounds in 37 minutes of play against Panathinaikos. This marked his first season with the team, and he has been maintaining relatively good statistics this season with averages of 10.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. Although Beverley put on an impressive performance, contributing significantly to the game with his scoring, passing, and rebounding abilities, his team ultimately fell short in securing the victory against their opponent.
#2. Justin Smith, a 6'7'' forward and 27-year-old Razorbacks alumnus from the class of 2021, made a significant impact as a key player for the California Classic NBA Summer League champion team that year. Currently playing professionally in Israel, he showcased his skills by leading Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem to a notable 82-71 victory over the closely-ranked H. Gilboa Galil team. Smith's stellar performance earned him the title of MVP of the game, as he contributed an impressive 21 points in just 26 minutes of play. With his team, Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem, holding a solid third place in the league standings with a record of 18-8, Justin Smith has been a standout player with consistent performances. His remarkable statistics for the season include averaging 14.4 points per game, 5.3 rebounds per game, and 1.1 steals per game, demonstrating his all-around contribution to the team's success. In the recent game against H. Gilboa Galil, Smith's 21-point scoring effort coupled with 2 rebounds not only showcased his individual skills but also highlighted his ability to lead his team to victory. His exceptional performance on the court further solidified his reputation as a true champion and a valuable asset to Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem.
#3. Jaylin Williams, a 6'10'' forward who graduated from Arkansas in 2022 and received the NABC Division I All-District 20 Second Team award that year, is currently playing professionally in the NBA. In a recent game for the Oklahoma City Thunder, although Williams put up a commendable performance, his team suffered a 111-103 defeat against the San Antonio Spurs. Despite the loss, Williams managed to achieve a double-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists in just 26 minutes of play. This marked an impressive display of his skills on the court. It is worth noting that this is Williams' debut season with the team, during which he has been averaging 6.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.
#4. Adrio Bailey, a 28-year-old 6'6'' forward/guard and Razorbacks alumni from 2020, currently playing professionally in Israel, showcased his exceptional skills on Wednesday night. He led M.Kiryat Gat to a 91-81 victory against the fifth-ranked M.Haifa in the Israeli National League, second division. Bailey's outstanding performance included a double-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists in 35 minutes of play. His remarkable contributions on the court were instrumental in securing the win for his team, highlighting his capabilities as a finalist. Bailey's season has been nothing short of impressive, with notable averages of 19.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.1 blocks, and 1.5 steals per game. His consistent performance throughout the season underscores his status as a champion in the making.
#5. Jimmy Whitt, a 6'3'' guard who graduated from Arkansas in 2020 and currently plays professionally in Australia, was unable to lead the Gold Coast Rollers (7-2) to victory in their recent game. Despite his impressive performance, the Gold Coast Rollers, currently in second place with a 7-2 record, suffered a 103-98 loss to the leading Marlins in the North group in Cairns last Saturday. Whitt proved to be the standout player of the game, scoring a remarkable 43 points while also contributing 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals in 39 minutes on the court. His exceptional performance highlighted his skills and talent, earning him the Elite Badge from eurobasket.com, a prestigious recognition for a champion player. Throughout the season, Whitt has maintained high statistics, averaging 26.2 points per game, 6.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 3.4 steals per game, ranking him as the third-best player in the league in steals. Despite his individual success, Whitt's ultimate goal remains leading his team to victory as they strive for success in the league.
#6. Jalen Graham, a 25-year-old forward standing at 6'9'' and an alumnus of the Razorbacks class of 2024, currently showcasing his skills in professional basketball in Australia, found himself unable to lead the Rockhampton Rockets to victory in their recent game last Saturday. The Rockets, positioned in tenth place, suffered a significant defeat of 112-95 against the higher-ranked Wizards (#9) in the North group at Taigum. Despite the loss, Graham displayed an impressive performance, emerging as the team's second-best scorer with 26 points. Additionally, he contributed 7 rebounds and 5 assists during his 33 minutes on the court. His notable efforts were not enough to secure a win for the Rockhampton Rockets against the Wizards. Throughout the season, Graham has consistently delivered exceptional individual performances, boasting impressive statistics. He maintains an average of 19.2 points per game, 8.5 rebounds per game, 4.8 assists per game, and 2.3 blocks per game. His contributions on the court have been noteworthy, positioning him as a standout player despite the team's recent challenges.
#7. Isaiah Joe, a 6'5'' shooting guard who graduated from Arkansas in 2020 and received the USBWA All-District VII Team award that year, currently plays professionally in the NBA. He is a teammate of Jaylin Williams. In a recent game against the San Antonio Spurs, Joe was unable to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to victory, resulting in a 118-91 loss. Despite his efforts, where he scored 3 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, and dished out 2 assists in 17 minutes of play, his team fell short. Although this game may not be considered one of his best, Joe has been putting up decent numbers this season, averaging 10.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.
#8. Makhi Mitchell, a 6'9'' forward/center and 26-year-old Razorbacks alum from the class of 2024, showcased his prowess as a champion player in a recent game. Playing professionally in Mexico for the Astros de Jalisco, Mitchell was a key contributor in their victory against the seventh-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan with a score of 95-87 in the Mexican Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacifico on Wednesday night. In an impressive display, he recorded 19 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in just 30 minutes of play. Mitchell's remarkable performance against Culiacan not only helped secure the win for his team but also highlighted his skills as a finalist player. Throughout the season, he has maintained solid statistics, averaging 12.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. Mitchell's consistent contributions on the court reflect his dedication and talent as a true champion in the sport of basketball.
#9. Haitian champion Jeantal Cylla, a 6'7'' forward who graduated from Arkansas in 2020 and currently plays professionally in Indonesia, unfortunately could not lead Tangerang (10-10) to victory in their recent game. Despite his standout performance, Tangerang suffered a heavy defeat of 102-70 at home to the fourth-seeded Dewa United. Even though Cylla put on an impressive display by contributing 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists in 34 minutes, it wasn't enough to overcome the strong Dewa United squad. He emerged as the second-highest scorer for his team in the match. Throughout the season, Cylla has been showcasing his talent with remarkable statistics, averaging 24.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. His individual performance has been outstanding, reaffirming his status as a top player in the league.
#10. Jeremiah Davenport, a 6'7'' guard and 26-year-old Razorbacks alumni from the class of 2024, currently playing professionally in Mexico, showcased his skills on Friday night by leading Angeles de Ciudad de Mexico to a hard-fought victory against the closely-ranked Tijuana Zonkeys with a score of 112-107 in the Mexican Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacifico. Davenport's stellar performance included scoring 17 points, securing 2 rebounds, and dishing out 2 assists in just 28 minutes of gameplay. His remarkable contributions on the court were instrumental in securing the win for his team, ultimately leading them to victory as the champion of the game. Throughout the season, Davenport has been maintaining solid averages of 9.8 points per game and 3.3 rebounds per game, proving himself as a key player for Angeles de Ciudad de Mexico.
Other former The University of Arkansas players, who play in pro basketball:
Jaylen Barford (6'3''-SG-1996, played in 2016-18) plays for Reggio Emilia in Italian Serie A
Charles Thomas (6'8''-F/C-1986, played in 2004-08) played for Regatas in Argentinian La Liga few monts ago
Jordan Walsh (6'7''-G/F-2004) plays for Boston Celtics in the NBA
Bobby Portis (6'10''-PF-1995, played in 2013-15) plays for Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA
Daniel Gafford (6'10''-F/C-1998, played in 2017-19) plays for Dallas Mavericks in the NBA
Jonas Aidoo (6'11''-F-2002, played in 2024-25) plays for Charlotte Hornets in the NBA
Nick Smith Jr. (6'3''-G-2004, played in 2023-24) plays for Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA
Adou Thiero (6'8''-F-2004, played in 2024-25) plays for Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA
Moses Moody (6'5''-G-2002, played in 2020-21) plays for Golden State Warriors in the NBA
Stanley Umude (6'6''-G-1999, played in 2021-22) plays for San Antonio Spurs in the NBA
Anthony Black (6'7''-G-2004) plays for Orlando Magic in the NBA
Davonte Davis (6'3''-G-2001, played in 2020-24) plays for Panteras in Venezuelan SPB
El Ellis (6'3''-G-1999, played in 2023-24) plays for Karditsas in Greek GBL
Daryl Macon (6'3''-G-1995, played in 2016-18) plays for Sassari in Italian Serie A
Jalen Tate (6'6''-G-1998, played in 2020-21) plays for Gipuzkoa in Spanish Primera FEB
JD Notae (6'2''-G-1998, played in 2019-19) plays for Trapani in Italian Serie A
Coty Clarke (6'7''-F-1992, played in 2012-14) plays for Shimane Susanoo Magic in Japanese B1 League
Rashad Madden (6'6''-F/G-1992, played in 2011-15) plays for Lefkadas in Greek Elite League
Gerald Hannahs (6'3''-G-1993, played in 2014-14) plays for Hapoel Eilat in Israeli National League
Delvon Johnson (6'9''-C-1989, played in 2009-11) played for Usti n/Labem in Czech Republic NBL last year
Trey Wade (6'6''-F-1998, played in 2021-22) plays for DEAC in Hungarian A Division
Chris Lykes (5'7''-PG-1998, played in 2021-22) played for Val-Dieu Spirou Basket Charleroi in Belgian Pro Basketball League last year
Ricky Council IV (6'5''-G-2001, played in 2022-23) plays for Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA G League
Emeka Obukwelu (6'8''-F-1998, played in 2018-21) plays for Nyon in Swiss SBL
Dustin Thomas (6'8''-F-1995, played in 2015-15) plays for Ylli in Kosovan Superliga
Willy Kouassi (6'10''-C-1991, played in 2015-16) plays for Al Khewaildia in Saudi Arabian SBL
Au'Diese Toney (6'6''-G-1999, played in 2021-22) plays for Edmonton Stingers in CEBL
Michael Qualls (6'6''-G-1994, played in 2012-15) played for Borneo in Indonesian IBL last year
Kamani Johnson (6'7''-PF-2000, played in 2021-23) played for Memphis Hustle in the NBA G League last year
Mason Jones (6'4''-G-1998, played in 2018-20) plays for HK JinNiu in Chinese NBL
Chandler Lawson (6'7''-F-2000, played in 2023-24) played for Team 901 in the The Basketball Tournament last year
Sonny Weems (6'6''-G/F-1986, played in 2005-08) plays for Jiaozuo in Chinese NBL
Johnell Davis (6'4''-G-2001, played in 2024-25) plays for Orlando Magic in the NBA Summer League
Joe Johnson (6'7''-G-1981, played in 1999-01) played for Detroit Amps in the Big3 last year
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of The University of Arkansas basketball alumni.
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