We have so many former NAIA players who are really playing well at the D1 level and as pros all over the World! We wanted a way we could highlight them, so ‘The Next Level’ will serve as an article to help update everyone on where former NAIA hoopers currently are and how they have been performing!
NAIA to the Pros
NBA
Riley Minix – Southeastern (FL) for the second straight season, has gotten into NBA games. This season he has played vs both the Mavs and the Raptors. He is on a 2-way contract with the Spurs.
G-League
The G-League draft was this past weekend and we saw several players with NAIA ties get drafted! They will now all head off to training camp with their teams and will hope to make the final rosters!
Cearius Warren (St. Thomas (FL))
Drafted by the Texas Legends | Round 1, Pick 15
Derrin Boyd (Georgetown) was MSC Freshman of the Year, before making the move to D1.
Drafted by Santa Cruz Warriors | Rd 2, Pk 7
Jason Hubbard, Taylor (IN)
Drafted by Motor City Cruise | Rd 2, Pk 17
Overseas
A couple of former NAIA Player of the Year’s are coming off another big week overseas!
Mason Walters (Jamestown) is finally healthy and back to playing well in Switzerland!
Chris Coffey (Georgetown) with another double-double for Konya BBSK.
Former, Cumberlands (KY) All-American, Tevin Ollison, has a new contract in the ABA with KK Borac!
