ROCHESTER, Mich. - Twelve former members of the Golden Grizzlies men's basketball squad are active in leagues across the world and have continued their career after graduation (only in active leagues). All information courtesy of
EuroBasket LLC.
Kendrick Nunn (6'3'' - SG, played from 2016-18, plays in Greece) led his Greek team Panathinaikos to a victory over the tenth-ranked Partizan (11-11) 84-71 in the Euroleague on Friday night (Jan. 19) and was MVP of the game. Nunn recorded 21 points, added 4 assists and made all of his six free throws in 32 minutes. Panathinaikos OPAP Athens (14-8) is in fourth place in the Euroleague. It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row as Nunn's stats on the season are 13.5ppg, 2.3rpg and 2.6apg.
Kahlil Felder (5'9'' - PG, played in 2013-16, plays in China) was the major contributor in a two-point Beijing Royal Fighters' victory against the 13th-ranked Pioneers (14-19), 116-114, in the Chinese CBA on Monday night (Jan. 22). Felder had a double-double (21 points, 16 assists) and also added seven rebounds. Beijing Royal Fighters (18-15) are placed ninth in the CBA and it was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. It's Felder's first season with the team as he averages 20.0ppg, 5.9rpg, 10.6apg and 2.3spg in 24 games played.
Xavier Hill-Mais (6'8'' - F, played in 2015-20, currently in Chile) was the main contributor in a Los Leones' victory against the tenth-ranked Liceo PN (1-3), 80-62, in the Chilean LNB last Saturday and was named MVP of the game. Hill-Mais scored 14 points and grabbed four rebounds in 20 minutes. Colegio Los Leones de Quilpue (11-1) is ranked first in the LNB and was the team's fifth consecutive victory in a row. It's Hill-Mais' first season with the team as he averages 7.7ppg and 5.3rpg.
Kelly Williams (6'7'' - F, played in 2000-04, plays pro in the Philippines) recorded nine points and grabbed seven rebounds in a loss against the Hotshots (9-2) in the Filipino PBA. It's Williams' 14th season with the TNT Tropang (5-6) as he averages 7.3ppg and 6.2rpg in 11 games.
Keaton Hervey (6'7'' - F, played in 2022-23, plays in Chile) contributed to a Sportiva Italiana's victory against the seventh-ranked Puerto Montt (2-2), 67-60, in the Chilean LNB in Saturday night's game (Jan. 20). Hervey recorded a double-double (21 points, 17 rebounds) in 40 minutes. Sportiva Italiana Valparaiso (11-0) is first in the LNB as he averages 20.3ppg and 10.8rpg.
Other former Oakland University players who play basketball professionally:
Jamal Cain (6'7'' - F, played in 2021-22) plays for Miami Heat in the NBA (14GP, 5.7ppg, 2.1rpg)
Duke Mondy (6'4'' - G, played in 2012-14) played for Cimarrones del Choco in the Colombian Liga WPlay this past season (24GP, 12.4ppg 3.1rpg)
Sherron Dorsey-Walker (6'5'' - G, played in 2015-17) plays for Den Bosch in Dutch DBL (1GP)
Jalen Moore (5'11'' - PG, played in 2020-23) plays for Hamar in Icelandic Subway League (10GP, 27.6ppg, 8.6 rpg)
Tommie McCune (6'8'' - F/C, played in 2013-15) played for Flint United in the TBL last season (6GP, 9.5ppg, 6.3 rpg)
Keith Benson (6'11'' - C, played in 2007-11) plays for Zavkhan Brothers in Mongolian MBL (5GP, 9.8ppg, 9.6rpg)