Several former Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball players have recently signed with new teams or entered different leagues, highlighting their movements in the professional basketball world this offseason. Notable transactions include Malachi Smith signing a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors after debuting in the NBA last season, while Jake Stephens was named to the G League United Team and David Jean-Baptiste landed a deal with AEO Proteas Voulas in Greece. Frank Champion also secured a contract with MLP Academics Heidelberg in Germany after an impressive performance in the Finnish league.

By the Numbers
  • Malachi Smith averaged 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 15 games for the Brooklyn Nets last season.
  • Frank Champion averaged 21.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists, earning him a Star Player of the Year title in Finland.
State of Play
  • Malachi Smith is now part of the Toronto Raptors in the NBA.
  • G League United is set to compete in exhibition games in Shanghai before heading to Beijing for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup.
What's Next

The upcoming exhibition games in Shanghai for the G League United Team will be crucial for Jake Stephens as he aims to establish himself further in professional basketball. Additionally, the start of the season will provide opportunities for new signings like Malachi Smith and David Jean-Baptiste to contribute significantly in their respective leagues.

Bottom Line

Tracking the progress of Chattanooga Mocs alumni in professional basketball emphasizes their growing presence and impact in various leagues worldwide. Keeping a close watch on their performances can offer insights into the development of talent from the Mocs program.