NORMAN – A handful of former Oklahoma stars are making waves as professional players overseas, and with the WNBA season now over, those leagues are in full swing.
Read below for more information on how some of your favorite Sooners are doing across the pond in this week's International Round Up courtesy of EuroBasket.
(Played at OU 2010-14; Pro in Turkey)
Ellenberg-Wiley had a strong showing for Kayseri (7-12) in their recent game, scoring 24 points and contributing six assists in a 99-86 loss to Besiktas on their home court. Despite the setback, her season averages of 20.4 points per game, 3.1 rebounds per game, 4.1 assists per game and 1.6 steals per game highlight her impactful performance in her first season with the team. Kayersi has one game remaining on the regular season slate and sits in 10th on the table. A win with help from teams above them in the standings would send Kayersi into the postseason.
(Played at OU 2007-11; Pro in Turkey)
Robinson led Tarsus (6-12) to victory over the struggling Cankaya, 111-70 in the Turkish KBSL on Sunday. Robinson notched a triple-double, scoring 12 points, grabbing 10 rebounds and tallying 11 assists. This season marks Robinson's debut with the team, and she's posted solid stats, averaging 16.9 points per game (ppg), 5.9 rebounds per game (rpg), 9.1 assists per game (apg), and 1.5 steals per game (spg) in the 15 games played so far. Robinson and Tarsus are in a similar position that Ellenberg-Wiley and Kayseri are in with one game remaining on the docket.
(Played at OU 2018-23; Pro in Hungary)
Williams played a key role in a decisive win against one of the league's weaker teams, BKG Prima (1-10), dominating them 94-61 in the Hungarian A Division last Sunday. Williams contributed six points in 19 minutes during her first game for PEAC-Pecs this season. The team currently holds the third position in the A Division, securing their fifth consecutive victory. This marks Williams' debut year with the team.
(Played at OU 2014-18; Pro in Turkey)
Pierre-Louis has shined for Cankaya but hasn't played with the Turkish side since Dec. 23. She's averaging 21.5 points, 8.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game this season in the Turkish KSBL.
(Played at OU 2018-23; Pro in Germany)
Robertson has played well for Halle in the German DBBL, but the Lions dropped their recent contest on Jan. 14, an 80-65 decision to Marburg. Halle sits in seventh on the table with 22 points.