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Update: Former Virginia Basketball players in the pros

Chris Graham

uva athleticsI spent way too much time this morning compiling what I hope is this comprehensive list of former UVA basketball players in the NBA, G-League and overseas.

Nah, it’s worth it.

I’m going to aim to update this weekly.

NBA

Malcolm Brogdon, Indiana Pacers

  • 2020-2021: 21.2 points/g, 6.5 assists/g, 4.7 rebounds/g, 43.8% FG, 37.8% 3FG
  • 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
  • At UVA (2017-2019): 12.4 points/g, 4.4 rebounds/g, 50.9% FG, 41.9% 3FG

Joe Harris, Brooklyn Nets

  • 2020-2021: 14.9 points/g, 52.9% FG, 49.5% 3FG
  • At UVA (2010-2014): 12.6 points/g, 44.5% FG, 40.7% 3FG

Mike Scott, Philadelphia 76’ers

  • 2020-2021: 4.5 points/g, 2.5 rebounds/g, 34.0% FG, 28.9% 3FG
  • At UVA (2007-2012): 11.8 points/g, 7.3 rebounds/g, 52.1% FG, 36.4% 3FG

Kyle Guy, Sacramento Kings

  • 2020-2021: 2.9 points/g, 7.9 minutes/g, 28.1% FG, 25.0% 3FG
  • At UVA (2016-2019): 12.5 points/g, 43.3% FG, 42.5% 3FG

Anthony Gill, Washington Wizards

  • 2020-2021: 1.0 points/g, 6.0 minutes/g
  • At UVA (2013-2016): 11.3 points/g, 5.5 rebounds/g, 58.2% FG

G League

Mamadi Diakite, Lakeland Magic (Milwaukee Bucks two-way player)

  • 2021: 15.5 points/g, 8.3 rebounds/g, 55.1% FG, 33.3% 3FG
  • At UVA (2016-2019): 7.4 points/g, 4.1 rebounds/g, 52.4% FG, 33.7% 3FG

Ty Jerome, Oklahoma City Blue

  • 2021: 7.3 points/g, 3.0 assists/g, 30.3% FG
  • News: Jerome is in the G League getting minutes after missing several weeks due to a left ankle sprain; expected to return to the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder after the All-Star break.
  • At UVA (2016-2019): 9.6 points/g, 3.7 assists/g, 43.5% FG, 39.2% 3FG

London Perrantes, Austin Spurs

  • 2021: 5.2 points/g, 4.6 assists/g, 27.3% FG
  • At UVA (2013-2017): 8.9 points/g, 4.1 assists/g, 40.5% FG, 40.9 3FG

Braxton Key, Delaware Blue Coats

  • 2021: 1.8 points/g, 8.4 minutes/g
  • At UVA (2018-2020): 7.4 points/g, 6.1 rebounds/g, 43.4% FG

Overseas

Nigel Johnson, Sigal Prishtina (Kosovo)

  • 2020-2021: 22.5 points/g, 5.0 assists/g, 40.0% FG, 33.3% 3FG
  • At UVA (2017-2018): 4.9 points/g, 38.6% FG, 32.7% 3FG

Marial Shayok, Frutti Extra Bursaspor (Turkey)

  • 2020-2021: 22.0 points/g, 7.4 rebounds/g, 3.6 assists/g, 52.7% FG, 40.7% 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: 13.8 points/g, 5.5 assists/g, 58.8% FG, 30.3% 3FG
  • At UVA (2015-2017): 5.2 points/g, 48.2% FG, 36.5% 3FG

Darion Atkins, Lokman Hekim Fethiye Belediyespor (Turkey)

  • 2020-2021: 13.3 points/g, 6.7 rebounds/g, 59.9% FG, 38.1% 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: 10.9 points/g, 39.0% FG, 42.5% 3FG
  • At UVA (2010-2011): 3.0 points/g, 11.1 minutes/g

Mike Tobey, Valencia Basket (Spain)

  • 2020-2021: 10.3 ppg, 5.3 rebounds/g, 69.9% FG, 42.2% 3FG
  • At UVA (2012-2016): 6.8 points/g, 4.0 rebounds/g, 53.1% FG

Devon Hall, Brose Bamberg (Germany)

  • 2020-2021: 7.8 points/g, 53.8% FG, 25.0% 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

Chris Graham

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].