Pictured (L to R): Volodymyr Herun, Luke Sikma
University of Portland is well-represented around the world of basketball. In addition to Miami HEAT head coach Erik Spoelstra ('92) and Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Ben Sullivan ('07), a total of 16 players with Pilot ties are actively playing professionally this season. Below is an update from last week on some of the top performers, courtesy of Sports I.T. Solutions/Eurobasket.com.
#1. Luke Sikma (6'8''-F-89, graduated '11, plays pro in Germany) led ALBA Berlin to a victory over the 12th-ranked Telekom Baskets (8-10) 93-81 in the German BBL on Feb.