DURHAM, N.C.— Many Duke women's basketball alumnae are playing overseas currently and GoDuke.com provides a look at how the Blue Devils are performing. A total of 12 former Duke players are competing.
Elizabeth Williams – Duke '15Istanbul Universitesi SK (Turkey-KBSL), 6-3, Center/Forward2015-2016 Stats (EuroCup): 8 games, 13.6 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 0.9 APG, 1.3 SPG, 1.9 BPG
2015-2016 Stats (Turkey): 16 games, 13.4 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 1.4 APG, 1.1 SPG, 2.3 BPG
Elizabeth Williams has played in 24 games this season for Istanbul Universitesi this season. She is averaging a double-double in both leagues and is the team leader in blocks. In her most recent game against Botas, Williams posted 10 rebounds, 13 points, four blocks, and three steals. Istanbul Universitesi finished EuroCup play with a 7-1 record and currently has a 10-9 record in the KBSL. The team looks to improve this record on February 27th against Adana ASKI. It was also announced on February 3 that Williams was traded to the Atlanta for the upcoming season. Once done in Turkey, she will return to Atlanta to start her second year in the WNBA.
Ka'lia Johnson – Duke '15BC Alte Kanti Aarau (Switzerland-LNA), 5-10, GuardKa'lia Johnson played a total of 16 games for BLK Praha in the tech Republic before leaving to go to Switzerland. While playing for BHK Praha, Johnson averaged 19.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. She played her final game for BLK Praha on January 24th. Johnson has gone to Switzerland to join BC Alte Kanti Aarau.
Chelsea Gray – Duke '14Abdullah Gul University Kayseri (Turkey-KBSL), 5-11, Guard2015-2016 Stats (Euroleague): 9 games, 11.7 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 3.7 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.0 BPG
2015-2016 Stats (Turkey): 13 games, 12.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 4.7 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.1 BPG
Chelsea Gray has made 22 total appearances for Abdullah Gul this season. She is the team's third leading scorer in both divisions. She holds an impressive free throw percentage at 92.3 in Euroleague play. Despite Gray's 18 points and five assists in the final game of Euroleague play, Abdullah Gul was unable to top Wisla Krakow. Gray followed in the next game with 29 points, five rebounds, and four assists. She single handedly accounted for 44.7% of the team's points, but it was not enough to top Besiktas. Gray and Abdullah Gul hope to end this two game win streak against Orduspor on February 27th.
Haley Peters – Duke '14Conquero (Spain-LFB), 6-3, Forward2015-2016 Stats: 18 games, 14.4 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 1.0 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.3 BPG
Haley Peters has played in 18 games for Conquero this season. She is the third leading scorer and rebounder for the team, averaging 14.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. Peters led the team to its most recent victory against her former team, Universitario de Ferrol. She posted a team-high 23 points with 75.0 percent three-point shooting. She also recorded seven rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in the game. Conquero looks to continue its five-game win streak on February 28 against Bembibre.
Tricia Liston – Duke '14Hanabank (South Korea-WKBL), 6-1, Guard2015-2016 Stats: 10 games, 5.4 PPG, 1.4 RPG, 0.5 APG, 0.3 SPG, 0.1 BPG
Tricia Liston left Avenida after the game on December 12th. She began her stint with Hanabank in South Korea on January 21. Since joining the team, Liston has appeared in all 10 games. The team has had a 7-3 record since Liston's arrival, including a six-game win streak. The second ranked Hanabank team looks to improve their 18-13 record against the third ranked KB Stars tonight, February 25. Liston will be meeting fellow Duke alumna Jasmine Thomas.
Shay Selby – Duke '12BG 89 Avides (Germany-DBBL), 5-9, Guard2015-2016 Stats: 14 games, 12.8 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.9 SPG, 0.2 BPG
Shay Selby has played 14 games for BG 89 Avides. She is the team's third leading scorer with an average of 12.8 points per game. She holds a field goal percentage at 52.9 and a three point shot percentage at 38.6. In the team's last win, Selby posted a team high 16 points. BG 89 Avides has an 8-11 record on the season, giving them a seventh place standing in the DBBL. Selby and the team look to break a three-game losing streak on February 28th against Oberhausen.
Jasmine Thomas – Duke '11Bnot Hertzeliya (Israel-D1), 5-9, Guard2015-2016 Stats: 20 games, 16.5 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 6.3 APG, 2.0 SPG, 0.6 BPG
Jasmine Thomas has made appearances in all 20 games for Bnot Hertzeliya this season. She leads the team in assists and steals, averaging 6.3 and 2.0 respectively. She remains the second leading scorer and rebounder for the team. In the game that kicked off a four-game win streak for Bnot Hertzeliya, Thomas posted an impressive 22 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and three steals. She was perfect behind the arc and at the free throw line. Bnot Hertzeliya looks to improve their 15-5 record on February 29th against H.R. Le-Zion.
Lindsey Harding – Duke '07Dynamo Kursk (Russia-PBL), 5-8, Guard2015-2016 Stats: 6 games, 10.2 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 4.2 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.2 BPG
Lindsey Harding has played six games for Dynamo Kursk this season, amounting three starts. She leads the team in assists and is the fourth leading scorer. On January 24, Harding recorded a season-high nine assists and shot 80.0 percent from the field. On February 17, Harding was selected to play on the Belarusian national women's basketball team. She began her workouts with the team on February 20th.
Karima Christmas – Duke '06Venezia (Italy-Serie A1), 6-0, Guard/Forward2015-2016 Stats (Italy): 15 games, 16.6 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 1.5 APG, 2.7 SPG, 0.1 BPG
2015-2016 Stats (EuroCup): 10 games, 16.1 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.5 BPG
Karima Christmas has made appearances in 25 total appearances for Venezia this season. She is the leading scorer in both leagues. Her play led the team to the round of eight play in the EuroCup Women's League. In the second game of this round, Christmas scored a basket down the stretch to force the game into overtime. Despite her double-double performance with 16 rebounds and 10 points, Venezia was unable to top Besiktas. Venezia remains in fourth in the Serie A1 Standings with a 14-4 record in the league. Christmas and the team look to improve this record on February 28 against Napoli.
Monique Currie – Duke '06Shinhan Bank S-Birds (South Korea-WKBL), 6-0, Forward2015-2016 Stats: 31 games, 16.4 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 3.6 APG, 1.3 SPG, 1.2 BPG
Monique Currie continues her time in South Korea with the S-Birds, having made appearances in all 31 of the team's games. She remains the team's leading scorer with 16.4 points per game. She also leads the team in offensive rebounds and is second in overall rebounding. Currie had a strong performance on February 17 against the KB Stars. Although the team suffered a large loss, Currie recorded a double-double on the evening with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Her 23 points accounted for nearly 30 percent of the team's total points. The team is currently fifth in the WKBL league with a 13-18 record. Currie and the KB Stars will be in action tonight, February 25, against Hanabank. Currie looks to celebrate her 33rd birthday with a win!
Alana Beard – Duke '04Avenida (Spain-LFB), 5-11, Guard/Forward2015-2016 Stats: 3 games, 6.7 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.0 APG, 1.7 SPG, 0.0 BPG
Alana Beard signed with Avenida on January 14. Since her arrival in Spain, Beard has played three games. She earned her way into the starting lineup for the most recent game, posting 10 points and six assists in her 24 minutes of play. Avenida remains first in the LFB standings with an 18-1 record. Beard and the team look to extend their 18-game win streak on February 28th against CREF Hola.
Sheana Mosch – Duke '03Mann Filter Zaragoza (Spain-LFB), 5-10, Guard/Forward2015-2016 Stats: 11 games, 10.7 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 0.9 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.0 BPG
Sheana Mosch played 11 games this season for Mann Filter, before choosing to take time off. Mosch played her final game with Mann Filter on January 30. In her time with the team, she helped lead the squad to a 13-5 record.