Huskers in the Pros: Nov. 14Huskers in the Pros: Nov. 14

Shavon Shields is in his second season with AX Armani Exchange Milano

Men's Basketball

Huskers in the Pros: Nov. 14

A total of 24 Huskers are playing professionally, whether it is in the NBA or overseas, and Huskers.com will highlight some of the best performances over the past week. 

Dalano Banton had a busy weekend in Toronto, as he played for the Raptors' G League team on Friday before being recalled on Saturday. In his G League debut, the hometown product had 30 points on 11-of-18 shooting, nine assists and seven rebounds in a 119-16 win (Highlights).  On Saturday, Banton had 12 points on 4-of-6 shooting along with three rebounds and two assists in 19 minutes. On the season, the rookie is averaging 5.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game for Toronto, which is 7-7 on the season. 
 


Thorir Thorbjarnarson has enjoyed a strong first season playing for KR Reykjavik in his native Iceland. The 6-foot-6 guard posted a double-double in his most recent game, finishing with 28 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists in a 98-90 win on Friday night. Thorbjarnarson is currently averaging 16.8 points, 11.7 rebound and 3.5 assists per game. 

Shavon Shields continues to play well as he led AX Armani Exchange Milano to a 68-43 victory over Fenerbahce in Euroleauge. Shields had 13 points, four rebounds and four assists and for Milano. On the year, the 6-foot-7 forward is averaging 12.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game while playing for one of top teams in Europe. 
 


Isaac Copeland is playing his first season in Japan after a stint in the NBA G League, and putting together a strong first season. He is averaging nearly a double-double with 15.2 points, 9.9 assists and 1.6 assists per game. On Saturday, Copeland had 25 points and eight rebounds in Yokohama's loss to Iwate.