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‘Hoos ‘n the Pros: Update on Virginia Basketball alums in NBA, G League, overseas

Chris Graham

NBA

uva athleticsMalcolm Brogdon, Indiana Pacers

  • 2020-2021: 21.6 points/g, 6.1 assists/g, 4.8 rebounds/g, 45.60% FG, 39.4% 3FG
  • Noteworthy: 29 points, 12-of-20 FG, 4-of-7 3FG, 7 rebounds, 7 assists vs. L.A. Lakers on March 12.
  • At UVA (2011-2016): 13.3 points/g, 4.1 rebounds/g, 2.5 assists/g, 43.0% FG, 36.5% 3FG)

De’Andre Hunter, Atlanta Hawks

  • 2020-2021: 17.2 points/g, 5.4 rebounds/g, 51.4% FG, 36.6% 3FG
  • News: out 7-10 weeks after surgery on right knee on Feb. 8; could be back this week, according to reports.
  • At UVA (2017-2019): 12.4 points/g, 4.4 rebounds/g, 50.9% FG, 41.9% 3FG

Joe Harris, Brooklyn Nets

  • 2020-2021: 14.6 points/g, 3.5 rebounds/g, 1.7 assists/g, 52.5% FG, 49.4% 3FG
  • Noteworthy: 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting, 4-of-5 from three, vs. Houston on March 3.
  • At UVA (2010-2014): 12.6 points/g, 44.5% FG, 40.7% 3FG

Ty Jerome, Oklahoma City Thunder

  • 2020-2021: 9.3 points/g, 3.6 rebounds/g, 3.4 assists/g, 43.3% FG, 35.9% 3FG
  • Noteworthy: 12 points on 5-of-12 shooting, 6 rebounds, 5 assists vs. Memphis on March 14.
  • At UVA (2016-2019): 9.6 points/g, 3.7 assists/g, 43.5% FG, 39.2% 3FG

Mike Scott, Philadelphia 76’ers

  • 2020-2021: 4.3 points/g, 2.7 rebounds/g, 41.0% FG, 37.9% 3FG
  • Noteworthy: 6 points in 21 minutes off the bench vs. Washington on March 12.
  • At UVA (2007-2012): 11.8 points/g, 7.3 rebounds/g, 52.1% FG, 36.4% 3FG

Kyle Guy, Sacramento Kings

  • 2020-2021: 2.6 points/g, 31.8% FG, 25.0% 3FG
  • Noteworthy: 9 points on 4-of-5 shooting in 9 minutes off the bench vs. Milwaukee on Feb. 21.
  • At UVA (2016-2019): 12.5 points/g, 43.3% FG, 42.5% 3FG

Mamadi Diakite, Milwaukee Bucks

  • 2021 NBA: 2.0 ppg in three games
  • 2021 G League: 18.5 points/g, 10.3 rebounds/g, 58.3% FG, 50.0% 3FG
  • Noteworthy: recalled by Milwaukee from the G League and saw his first action of the spring on March 11.
  • At UVA (2016-2019): 7.4 points/g, 4.1 rebounds/g, 52.4% FG, 33.7% 3FG

Anthony Gill, Washington Wizards

  • 2020-2021: 0.8 points/g, 5.6 minutes/g
  • Noteworthy: Got 12 minutes of playing time off the bench in a 124-106 loss to New Orleans on Jan. 27.
  • At UVA (2013-2016): 11.3 points/g, 5.5 rebounds/g, 58.2% FG

G League

London Perrantes, Austin Spurs

  • 2021: 6.7 points/g, 5.6 assists/g, 34.3% FG, 29.2% 3FG
  • At UVA (2013-2017): 8.9 points/g, 4.1 assists/g, 40.5% FG, 40.9 3FG

Braxton Key, Delaware Blue Coats

  • 2021: 4.3points/g, 39.2% FG, 28.6% 3FG
  • At UVA (2018-2020): 7.4 points/g, 6.1 rebounds/g, 43.4% FG

Overseas

Nigel Johnson, Sigal Prishtina (Kosovo)

  • 2020-2021: 24.2 points/g, 6.7 assists/g, 46.9% FG, 45.0% 3FG
  • At UVA (2017-2018): 4.9 points/g, 38.6% FG, 32.7% 3FG

Marial Shayok, Frutti Extra Bursaspor (Turkey)

  • 2020-2021: 20.1 points/g, 7.8 rebounds/g, 3.3 assists/g, 58.6% FG, 33.3% 3FG
  • At UVA (2014-2017): 5.7 points/g, 44.7% FG, 37.4% 3FG

Akil Mitchell, Maccabi Rishon Le-Zion (Israel)

  • 2020-2021: 18.0 points/g, 11.5 rebounds/g, 57.1% FG
  • At UVA (2010-2014): 6.9 points/g, 6.0 rebounds/g, 51.9% FG

Darius Thompson, Happy Casa Brindisi (Italy)

  • 2020-2021: 13.5 points/g, 5.5 assists/g, 58.3% FG, 30.8% 3FG
  • At UVA (2015-2017): 5.2 points/g, 48.2% FG, 36.5% 3FG

Darion Atkins, Lokman Hekim Fethiye Belediyespor (Turkey)

  • 2020-2021: 13.5 points/g, 7.3 rebounds/g, 57.7% FG, 37.0% 3FG
  • At UVA (2011-2015): 4.4 points/g, 3.4 rebounds/g, 51.1% FG

Billy Baron, FK Zenit Saint Petersburg (Russia)

  • 2020-2021: 9.4 points/g, 39.0% FG, 40.7% 3FG
  • At UVA (2010-2011): 3.0 points/g, 11.1 minutes/g

Mike Tobey, Valencia Basket (Spain)

  • 2020-2021: 10.3 ppg, 5.1 rebounds/g, 73.5% FG, 39.6% 3FG
  • At UVA (2012-2016): 6.8 points/g, 4.0 rebounds/g, 53.1% FG

Devon Hall, Brose Bamberg (Germany)

  • 2020-2021: 10.5 points/g, 58.8% FG, 30.3% 3FG
  • At UVA (2014-2018): 6.9 points/g, 41.9% FG, 38.9% 3FG

Isaiah Wilkins, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)

  • 2020-2021: 6.0 points/g, 13.9 minutes/g
  • At UVA (2014-2018): 4.9 points/g, 4.8 rebounds/g, 50.8% FG

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Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].