Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Roadrunners players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Amir Spears, a 6'3'' point guard aged 25 who graduated from UTSA in 2025 and received the All-AAC Second Team award that year, currently plays professionally in Mexico. In a recent game, he led Ostioneros de Guaymas to a notable 106-96 victory over the closely-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan. This win in the Mexican Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacifico showcased Spears' exceptional talent as he scored an impressive 35 points and contributed 3 assists in just 36 minutes of play, earning him the MVP title for the game. Despite Ostioneros de Guaymas being ranked second from the bottom in the league, Spears' outstanding performance against Culiacan highlighted his capabilities as a champion. Even in his first professional season, Spears continues to excel, averaging 17.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.
#2. Deon Lyle, a 29-year-old shooting guard standing at 6'6'' and an alumnus of the Roadrunners from 2018, currently competes professionally in the TBL. Recently, he showcased his exceptional talent by leading the Great Falls Electric to a resounding victory over the Willamette Valley Jaguars (2-13) with a dominating score of 142-83 in The Basketball League on Saturday night. Lyle's performance was nothing short of extraordinary as he achieved a rare triple-double, scoring 20 points, pulling down 11 rebounds, and distributing 10 assists in just 27 minutes of gameplay. This outstanding feat not only secured a win for his team but also highlighted his versatility and skill on the court. Despite the Great Falls Electric holding a somewhat modest 12-6 record this season, Lyle's leadership has been instrumental in propelling the team to a remarkable seven consecutive victories. As the regular season draws to a close with only two games remaining, each match becomes increasingly crucial in determining the team's standing. His exceptional showing against the Willamette Valley Jaguars earned Deon Lyle the esteemed Triple-Double Badge from eurobasket.com, further solidifying his reputation as a champion player. With impressive season averages of 25.9 points per game (ranking third best in the league), 9.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, Lyle has undeniably proven himself as a standout finalist in the league.
Other former The University of Texas San Antonio players, who play in pro basketball:
Giovanni De Nicolao (6'3''-G-1996, played in 2016-19) plays for Umana Reyer Venezia in Italian Serie A
Keaton Wallace (6'3''-G-1999, played in 2017-21) plays for Atlanta Hawks in the NBA
Jhivvan Jackson (6'0''-PG-1998, played in 2017-21) plays for Longevida San Pablo Burgos in Spanish Liga Endesa
Raekwon Horton (6'6''-F-2002, played in 2024-25) plays for Las Animas in Chilean LNB
Jonnivius Smith (6'9''-C-2001, played in 2024-25) played for Puente Alto in Chilean LNB few monts ago
Dhieu Abwok (6'5''-G-2001, played in 2021-22) plays for Al Fidaa in Syrian SBL
Kaj-Bjorn Sherman (7'0''-C-1992, played in 2011-15) played for Benidorm in Spanish Tercera FEB last year
Cedrick Alley Jr. (6'6''-F, played in 2020-22) played for Al Safa in Saudi Arabian Division 1 last year
Isaiah Wyatt (6'4''-G/F, played in 2023-24) played for Caja 87 in Spanish Segunda FEB last year
John Millsap (6'6''-F-1982, played in 2003-05) played for Dallas Power in the Big3 last year
Damari Monsanto (6'6''-G-2000, played in 2024-25) plays for Capital City Go-Go in the NBA G League
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of The University of Texas San Antonio basketball alumni.
Amir Spears is last week best Roadrunners alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @haremspor)
