BALTIMORE, Md. (Jan. 24, 2025) — While Morgan State men's basketball is fully immersed in the heated Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) race for the 2024-25 season, the program's influence extends far beyond U.S. borders.
A number of former Bears are continuing their playing careers across seven different countries, competing in top-tier leagues and representing the legacy of Morgan State basketball on the global stage.
Here's a look at the latest performances for three former Bears who are playing overseas.
This list will be updated:
Malik Miller
(6'4''- G, played in 2018-23, plays pro in Denmark)
Miller is already making headlines with standout performances that showcase his versatility and potential. In a recent game, Miller was the major contributor in Svendborg's victory against the closely-ranked Amager (0-6) crushing them 98-66 in the Danish BasketLigaen. In just his second season as a professional basketball player, he recorded a remarkable double-double, scoring 17 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, showing his ability to dominate both offensively and on the glass. He also dished out 7 assists and had two blocks. The Svendborg Rabbits (8-1) are currently in second place in the BasketLigaen. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. It's Miller's first year with the team and he's currently averaging 14.1 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 3.8 apg and 2.4 spg.
Lagio Grantsaan
(6'8''- F, played in 2019-22, plays in Croatia)
Grantsaan recently led Osijek to a victory against the fifth-ranked Kvarner (5-4) 92-81 in the Croatian Premijer Liga. Grantsaan scored 11 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. KK Vrijednosnice Osijek (2-7) closes the standings in the Premijer Liga. This year Grantsaan is averaging 7.3 ppg, 4.1 rpg and 1.1 apg in nine games played.
Keith McGee
(6'3''- G, played in 2021-22, currently in Cameroon)
McGee who plays in Cameroon could not help KSA (2-1) to beat Stade (3-0) in the Basketball Africa League. It was not his best game last Saturday. McGee recorded only 3 points in 9 minutes on the court. The bottom-ranked KSA was crushed 80-59 on the road by the much higher-ranked Stade (#16). It's McGee's first season with the team and he's averaging 6.0 ppg.
Stanley Davis Jr.
(6'5''- G, played in 2016-20, plays pro in Portugal)
Davis showcased his skills in Galomar's game last Saturday, but his strong performance was not enough to carry his team to victory. Facing a formidable opponent in Ovarense, the third-ranked team in the league, Galomar (2-10) suffered a 78-67 defeat on their home court. Despite the loss, Davis Jr. stood out as a bright spot, contributing 15 points, making him the team's second-highest scorer for the game. In addition to his scoring, Davis Jr. stuffed the stat sheet with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and an impressive 4 steals during his 34 minutes on the floor. This season, Davis Jr. has been a reliable presence for Galomar, averaging 10.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.
Other former Morgan State University players, who play in pro basketball:
Phil Carr (6'9''- F, played in 2015-18) signed for Norrkoping in Swedish Basketligan
Isaiah Burke (6'1''- G, played in 2018-23) played for Psychikou in Greek Elite League
Seventh Woods (6'2''- G, played in 2021-22) signed for Serhedci in Azerbaijani ABL
Sherwyn Devonish-Prince (6'1''- G, played in 2018-22) played for Beltway Bombers in the V League
Dewayne Jackson (6'8''- F, played in 2009-13) signed for Al-Ahli in Bahrain Premier League
Myles Douglas (6'8''- F, played in 2021-22) signed for Irbis in Kazakhstan National League
Stanley Davis Jr. (6'5''- G, played in 2016-20) plays for Million $ Worth of Game in the The Basketball Tournament
Troy Baxter Jr. (6'9''- PF, played in 2019-21) plays for Calgary Surge in CEBL
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball.
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