Miami Basketball ProCanes
With professional basketball beginning this week, HurricaneSports.com caught up with Miami’s current hardwood ProCanes. Here’s where you can find former Hurricanes in the NBA and overseas this season.
NBA
Sheldon McClellan – Washington Wizards
Immediately following the 2016 NBA Draft, Sheldon McClellan signed a partially-guaranteed contract with the Washington Wizards.
James Jones – Cleveland Cavaliers
In 2016-17, James Jones will continue his 14-year NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
NFL
Jimmy Graham – Seattle Seahawks
Former hooper Jimmy Graham is in his seventh season in the NFL, and his second year as a tight end with the Seattle Seahawks.
Erik Swoope – Indianapolis Colts
After two seasons on the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad, former Canes basketball player Erik Swoope was selected to the 2016 seasons’ 53-man roster as a tight end.
Overseas
Garrius Adams – Le Havre (France)
Garrius Adams continues his career as shooting guard for Le Havre in France.
Ivan Cruz Uceda – Cafes Candelas Breogan Lugo (Spain)
Ivan Cruz Uceda begins his career with Cafes Candelas Breogan Lugo in the Spain-LEB Gold league.
Guillermo Diaz – San Lorenzo de Almagra (Argentina)
For the 2016-2017 season, Guillermo Diaz is listed as the starting shooting guard for will play for San Lorenzo de Almagra in Argentina-LigaA.
Julian Gamble – Telekom Baskets Bonn (Germany)
Julian Gamble changed teams over the summer and now continues his professional career as a power forward for Telekom Baskets Bonn in the Germany-BBL.
Malcolm Grant – KK Tajfun Sentjur (Slovenia)
After spending time in Canada, Malcolm Grant is now playing guard for KK Tajfun Sentjur in Slovenia-Liga Nova KBM.
Tonye Jekiri – Bandirma Kirmizi (Turkey)
Tonye Jekiri has signed with Bandirma Kirmizi in Turkey for the 2016-17 season.
Reggie Johnson – Mono Vampire Bangkok (Thailand)
Reggie Johnson returns to Thailand to play for the Mono Vampire Bangkok team in the Thailand-TBL.
DeQuan Jones – Lille Metropole Basket (France)
DeQuan Jones will be the starting small forward for Lille Metropole Basket in France’s Pro-B for the 2016-2017 season.
Kenny Kadji – Trabzonspor Medical Park Basketbol (Turkey)
For the 2016-2017 season, Kenny Kadji has signed with Trabzonspor Medical Park Basketbol in the Turkey BSL league.
Donnavan Kirk – Fukuoka Rizing (Japan)
Donnavan Kirk will continue to play forward for Fukuoka Rizing in the Japan-B League D3.
Shane Larkin – Saski Baskonia Vitoria (Spain)
After three years playing in the NBA, Shane Larkin is listed as the starting point guard for Saski Baskonia Vitoria in the Spain-Liga Endesa.
Trey McKinney Jones – Egis Kormend (Hungary)
Trey McKinney Jones will continue his pro career with Egis Kormend in the Hungary-A Division.
Angel Rodriguez – Cholet (France)
Rookie Angel Rodriguez begins his professional career as the starting point guard with Cholet Basket of the French ProA league.
Durand Scott – Enel Basket Brindisi (Italy)
Durand Scott will return to the Italy-Serie A League with Enel Basket Brindisi in Italy.
