# Sports Alumni **URL:** https://forum.wakeupswig.com/c/sports-alumni/16.md [Latest](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Sports Alumni category](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/about-the-sports-alumni-category/968)
**Author:** [@PattyMac](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/PattyMac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/about-the-sports-alumni-category/968 "2025-05-29T21:18:38Z")
Use this category for Bronco athletes in the professional leagues, whether players, coaches, or other roles making careers out of their passions. --- ## [NBA Summer League](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/nba-summer-league/1192)
**Author:** [@LucasLandon](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/LucasLandon)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/nba-summer-league/1192 "2026-07-24T14:24:18Z")
For those who want a break from the World Cup the OKC Thunder Summer League team tips off at 12pm PST on ESPNU. Have a chance to catch Elijah Mahi & Christoph Tilly in action. They play the Grizzlies but Adama Bal does n… --- ## [Francisco Caffaro: Champions League Americas MVP](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/francisco-caffaro-champions-league-americas-mvp/1183)
**Author:** [@PattyMac](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/PattyMac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/francisco-caffaro-champions-league-americas-mvp/1183 "2026-05-03T23:32:18Z")
Congratulations to Francisco for taking home the MVP award for the Champions League Americas with the Boca Juniors in Argentina. I saw Francisco on tv replays from the championship game. He has slimmed down considerably… --- ## [Elijah Mahi to Portsmouth Tourney](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/elijah-mahi-to-portsmouth-tourney/1168)
**Author:** [@getnashty](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/getnashty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/elijah-mahi-to-portsmouth-tourney/1168 "2026-04-13T19:48:34Z")
https://x.com/PIT\_Basketball/status/2041678376100876590 Nice to see Elijah get a chance to play in this tournament, which has reliably produced NBA picks, primarily in the 2nd round. Obviously there is a longtime trend… --- ## [Podz get a 30 burger](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/podz-get-a-30-burger/1173)
**Author:** [@jcardoza77](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/jcardoza77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/podz-get-a-30-burger/1173 "2026-04-11T18:00:06Z")
Box Score Podz 30 Although he was clearly hunting it after the game was decided, Podz kept the Dubs in the game with 30 points on 15 shots. Since March 1, he’s been averaging 18 points, shooting 40% from three and 83% … --- ## [Bal scores 20 for Grizzlies last night](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/bal-scores-20-for-grizzlies-last-night/1165)
**Author:** [@BroncoBob](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BroncoBob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/bal-scores-20-for-grizzlies-last-night/1165 "2026-04-08T15:26:33Z")
Highlights from his game last night. https://x.com/NBAFRANCE/status/2041456989067247884 --- ## [Parlor Game: Vote for Best '21-'26 Bronco Squad](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/parlor-game-vote-for-best-21-26-bronco-squad/1082)
**Author:** [@PattyMac](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/PattyMac)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/parlor-game-vote-for-best-21-26-bronco-squad/1082 "2026-02-04T16:54:45Z")
I thought this might be fun and show a little support for two of our resident podcasters. On Jack and Gavin’s most recent podcast with Anthony Passarelli, each podcaster “drafted” a team of SCU basketball players from th… --- ## [Out-Transfer Updates](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/out-transfer-updates/1010)
**Author:** [@jcardoza77](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/jcardoza77)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 4:13am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/out-transfer-updates/1010 "2026-02-04T04:13:10Z")
Tilly goes for 28 in Debut Interesting and nuanced article about Tilly’s performance v. UI Indy. Despite any limitations he demonstrated, he’d certainly have been welcomed here this season. --- ## [Italian Pro Basketball Team owned by Santa Clara Alumni](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/italian-pro-basketball-team-owned-by-santa-clara-alumni/1048)
**Author:** [@BroncoBob](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BroncoBob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/italian-pro-basketball-team-owned-by-santa-clara-alumni/1048 "2025-12-24T01:00:00Z")
Very interesting article about some of our fellow Santa Clara Alumni. --- ## [Should SCU Retire Jalen Williams Jersey?](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/should-scu-retire-jalen-williams-jersey/1040)
**Author:** [@LucasLandon](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/LucasLandon)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/should-scu-retire-jalen-williams-jersey/1040 "2025-12-04T20:37:11Z")
First off let me say I completely understand the University retiring his number. You don’t want to alienate Jalen from the school, especially after the contract he just signed. Obviously someone in the Athletic Departmen… --- ## [Christian Braun](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/christian-braun/1000)
**Author:** [@buckets](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/buckets)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 6:14am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/christian-braun/1000 "2025-10-21T06:14:42Z")
\[Feel free to move this into another thread if there is one more fitting\] Not directly related to SCU, but Parker Braun’s brother Christian just signed a nice contract to stay with the Nuggets: Glad to see SCU’s own… --- ## [Pro Broncos to the G League](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/pro-broncos-to-the-g-league/999)
**Author:** [@TD\_24](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/TD_24)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/pro-broncos-to-the-g-league/999 "2025-10-18T04:08:58Z")
Johnny O’Neil signed with the Birmingham Squadron (Pelicans affiliate) Adama-Alpha Bal signed with the Westchester Knicks (Knicks affiliate) --- ## [Jalen Williams Article](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/jalen-williams-article/969)
**Author:** [@LucasLandon](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/LucasLandon)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/jalen-williams-article/969 "2025-09-17T21:33:57Z")
Cool article from The Oklahoman about Jalen getting a street named after him. Lots of Vrankic quotes in the article --- ## [On This Day - August 16, 1987](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/on-this-day-august-16-1987/982)
**Author:** [@BuckyBronco](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BuckyBronco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/on-this-day-august-16-1987/982 "2025-08-17T03:53:49Z")
--- ## [Elijah Mahi NBA Prospects](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/elijah-mahi-nba-prospects/981)
**Author:** [@PattyMac](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/PattyMac)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/elijah-mahi-nba-prospects/981 "2025-08-18T15:11:10Z")
No Ceilings did a review of Mahi as a potential 2026 NBA Draft prospect. They like his size, strength, handle, and shooting. Areas for improvement include finishing and defense. I believe Mahi got at least a tiny bit of … --- ## [NBA Championship Rings](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/nba-championship-rings/966)
**Author:** [@buckets](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/buckets)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/nba-championship-rings/966 "2025-06-23T16:13:28Z")
Other than Kurt Rambis, have any other SCU alumni won NBA rings as a player? (I believe Nash won one as an assistant coach with the Warriors) --- ## [Podz scores 28 vs Lakers last night , Jdub 41 pts Career High against Spurs last month](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/podz-scores-28-vs-lakers-last-night-jdub-41-pts-career-high-against-spurs-last-month/943)
**Author:** [@BroncoBob](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BroncoBob)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/podz-scores-28-vs-lakers-last-night-jdub-41-pts-career-high-against-spurs-last-month/943 "2025-05-29T18:02:09Z")
--- ## [Podz and the NBA](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/podz-and-the-nba/575)
**Author:** [@PattyMac](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/PattyMac)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/podz-and-the-nba/575 "2025-04-30T04:03:33Z")
I’m starting this thread because this will inevitably be a conversation that will pick up steam. Podz’s numbers are stellar and, although he has not been high on draft boards as of yet, neither was Williams at this time … --- ## [Matt McCarty](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/matt-mccarty/946)
**Author:** [@BroncoHoops5](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BroncoHoops5)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/matt-mccarty/946 "2025-04-14T15:16:39Z")
How about Matt McCarty at the Masters?! T-5 heading into the weekend! I believe this is his first year with a full PGA TOUR card! Finished the front 9 with four straight birdies. Awesome story. I saw Jerry and Brandi w…