Cyclones playing international basketball

Nick Weiler-Babb is competing for Anadolu Efes Istanbul, where he maintains averages of 6.86 points and 3.41 rebounds per game.

In Greece, Monte Morris helped keep Olympiacos undefeated with 6 points and 2 assists in 22 minutes, averaging 5.9 points and 3.4 assists on the season. Georgios Tsalmpouris also excels in Greece, recently leading Panionios with 17 points and 8 rebounds in 32 minutes while averaging 9.6 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.

In Romania, Solomon Young was the top scorer for Voluntari in a recent match with 19 points and 5 rebounds; his season averages stand at 18.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.

Additionally, DeAndre Kane earned MVP honors in Iceland for Grindavik with 30 points and 8 rebounds in 38 minutes, boosting his season averages to 17.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists.

Melvin Ejim recently posted 13 points and 8 rebounds for Hiopos Forca Lleida in Spain, where he averages 12.7 points and 5.6 rebounds.

In Poland, Aljaž Kunc is averaging 16.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists, most recently scoring 17 points in 33 minutes for Arriva Polski Cukier Torun.

Tyrus McGee is a key contributor in Italy for Verona, recently scoring 16 points in just 15 minutes of play and maintaining a season average of 15.3 points.

Deonte Burton is also excelling in China, averaging 13.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists, highlighted by a recent 36-point, 10-rebound performance.

Izaiah Brockington is making a strong impact in China for the Liaoning Flying Leopards, where he is currently averaging 15.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. Nearby in Japan, Marial Shayok has appeared in 15 games for Altiri Chiba, contributing 11.1 points, 3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per contest.

Nazareth Mitrou-Long is putting up versatile numbers for Napoli in the Italian Serie A, averaging 13.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. Also in Italy, Dustin Hogue plays for Rieti in the Serie A2, contributing 9 points and 6 rebounds per game.

Across the Mediterranean in Spain, Gabe Kalscheur is competing for Ourense, where he averages 11.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists.

The presence of Iowa Staters is also felt in Germany and Portugal. Brandton Chatfield is a key player for the Nuernberg Falcons BC in Germany, averaging 13.4 points and 5.8 rebounds. He is joined in the German leagues by Osun Osunniyi, who plays for MLP Academics Heidelberg and records 6.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game. In Portugal, Robert Jones is averaging 9.5 points and 6.5 assists for Imortal.

In the United Kingdom, Prentiss Nixon is leading the Sheffield Sharks with averages of 12.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. Fellow Cyclone Daniel Edozie recently had a high-impact game for the Bristol Hurricanes, recording 22 points and seven rebounds in a matchup against the London Cavaliers.

In France, Bubu Palo is averaging 9.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and two assists for Nantes, while Chris Babb recently contributed 10 points, four assists and two steals for BCM Gravelines Dunkerque.

Finally, in the Caribbean, George Conditt IV is playing for the Gigantes de Carolina in Puerto Rico. Over a recent two-game stretch in April, he averaged seven points and six rebounds per game.

Nyamer Diew, a 6-foot-2 forward who competed for the Cyclones from 2021 to 2024 and played a pivotal role in their journey to the Big 12 Tournament final, has quickly become a standout star in Latvia.

Currently playing for TTT Riga in her debut professional season, Diew has led her team to an undefeated 10-0 record in the league’s semi-finals. Her individual performance has been nothing short of dominant, as she currently leads the Latvian league in scoring with an average of 15.4 points per game and ranks second in blocks with 1.9 per game. In a recent dominant 117-45 victory over Liepaja/LSSS, Diew, she tallied 27 points and nine rebounds in just 24 minutes of action.

In Luxembourg, 6-foot-3 center Beatriz Jordão is proving to be a force in the paint for T71 Dudelange. Jordão has been a critical factor in her team’s impressive 17-1 record, which currently places them at the top of the Luxembourg Basketball League. During her first season with the club, she has maintained a near double-double average, contributing 11.7 points and 11.1 rebounds per game, the latter of which ranks as the second-best rebounding average in the entire league. Her defensive presence is equally impactful, as she also holds the second-highest average for blocks in the league with 1.2 per game. Jordão recently showcased her efficiency in a high-stakes match against closely-ranked Esch, contributing 10 points and five rebounds in only 19 minutes to help secure an 86-61 win.

The professional success of the Iowa State Way extends to several other European competitive tiers, highlighting the program’s ability to produce consistent, high-level contributors. In France’s Ligue Feminin 2, Ines Nezerwa has been a highly productive player for Aulnoye-Aymeries, averaging 13.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.

Meanwhile, Lexi Donarski is making a significant impact in the Hungarian A Division for TFSE-MTK Budapest, where she provides balanced scoring and perimeter defense with averages of 12.0 points and 1.4 steals per game.

Additionally, Sofija Živaljević is competing in Slovakia for MBK Ružomberok, where she serves as a primary playmaker with 10.5 points and 3.4 assists per game.