MOSCOW, Idaho – This week's edition of Vandals in the Pros will highlight our professional men's basketball players who are excelling at the next level.
Marvin Jefferson recorded a 20-point double-double for Akhisar Belediye loss in the Turkish leagues. Despite their third loss in a row, Jefferson has been a steady contributor, averaging 13.7 points per game while helping Akhisar Belediye. With two games remaining in the regular season, Jefferson looks to help Akhisar Belediye gain momentum heading into the post-season.
Brayon Blake has been a key factor in Sigortam.net's last season playoff surge, as he scored 18 points, 6 rebounds, and was perfect from the free throw line for a third consecutive win. Sitting in 11
th place in the TBL, the final two games of the season will be critical. Blake has been a big contribution to the team in just his third season in pro basketball.
Mike Scott just started his season with the Salt Lake City Stars in the NBA G-League. Scott totaled 12 points and 4 rebounds helping the Stars in a victory over the Iowa Wolves. In three games this season, Scott has averaged 8.0 points per game with a record of 1-2 to start the season.
Victor Sanders and Trento fell short in their last game on Sunday in the Italian League. Although Sanders notched 10 points, Trento has fallen to 2-4 to start their season. Sander is averaging 9.9 points per game and looks to start building momentum for Trento.
Kyle Barone helped snap a 16-game losing streak for Tokyo Z in their victory against third-ranked Koshigaya Alphas overseas in Japan. During the game, Barone scored 12 points and gathered 6 rebounds, outperforming his season averages of 6.6 points per game and 4.7 rebounds per game.
Vandals are constantly working to compete at the professional level in the sports world. Each week, GoVandals.com will take a look at different professional Vandals from across the sporting world. If there are any Vandals from the past that you feel should be recognized please reach out with any information.
Maren Austgulen ('15) – Women's Basketball – Averaging 10.7 ppg, 6.4 rpg, and 2.2 apg.
Mikayla Ferenz ('19) – Women's Basketball - Working as an assistant coach for Whitman College while waiting for her season in the Luxembourg to resume.
Aaron Cockerill ('15) – Men's Golf – Competing in the European Tour with his fiancé, Chelsea, acting as his caddy.