DURHAM, N.C.— Many former Blue Devils are currently playing overseas and GoDuke.com took some time to check in on them to see how they are performing in their different countries. A total of 11 Blue Devils are seeing action and performing at a high level for their teams.
Monique Currie – Duke '06Shinhan Bank S-Birds (South Korea-WKBL), 6-0, Forward2015 Stats: 13 games, 18.0 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 3.6 APG, 1.3 SPG, 1.2 BPGMonique Currie returned to South Korea for the offseason, this time playing for the S-Birds. Appearing in all 13 games this season, Currie currently leads the team in scoring, averaging 18.0 points per game. She is second in rebounds and assists per game, at 8.3 and 3.6, respectively. On November 21st, Currie posted a season-high 30 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocks in 44 minutes of play against the KB Stars. This game marked her second of the season. Currie has lead the S-Birds to a 8-5 start this season, posting 21 points, five rebounds, and five assists in their most recent game. The second-ranked S-Birds return to action on December 19th against Woori Hansae.
Sheana Mosch – Duke '03Mann Filter Zaragoza (Spain-LFB), 5-10, Guard/Forward2015 Stats: 6 games, 11.2 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 0.8 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.0 BPG Sheana Mosch has played in the last six games for Mann Filter, earning her way into the starting line-up for the last five. She is the team's third leading scorer (11.2) in her 25.8 minutes per game. Mosch has scored in the double digits four times this season, posting season-high 15 points on two occasions, November 8th against Campus Promete and November 15th against Zamarat. Mosch and Mann Filter Zaragoza look to improve their 8-4 record on December 20th against fellow Duke alumna
Haley Peters and Conquero.
Lindsey Harding – Duke '07Dynamo Kursk (Russia-PBL), 5-8, Guard2015 Stats: 1 game, 9.0 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 4.0 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.0 BPG Lindsey Harding played her first game for Dynamo Kursk on December 6th against Chevakata. She started the game and posted nine points, four assists, and two rebounds in her 25 minutes of play. Harding and Dynamo Kursk currently stand at third in the PBL with an 8-2 record. Dynamo Kursk returns to the floor on December 16th against Fenerbahce.
Jasmine Thomas – Duke '11Bnot Hertzeliya (Israel-D1), 5-9, Guard2015 Stats: 7 games, 16.3 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 5.3 APG, 2.7 SPG, 0.7 BPGJasmine Thomas has played in all seven games for Bnot Hertzeliya this season. She leads the team in assists and steals and is second in points and rebounds. Thomas posted a season high 32 points in the team's second game of the season against Maccabi Ashdod. Bnot Hertzeliya has a 5-2 record on the season, putting them in second place in the league. Thomas and Bnot Hertzeliya return to action on December 17th against Ramat Hasharon.
Haley Peters – Duke '14Conquero (Spain-LFB), 6-3, Forward2015 Stats: 11 games, 14.5 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 1.3 APG, 0.5 SPG, 0.3 BPG Haley Peters has appeared in 11 games for Conquero this season, with a total of eight starts. She is in the top-three for rebounds (5.1) and points (14.5) for the team. Peters lead the team to their most recent victory over Gran Canaria with 27 points, three rebounds, and one assist. Conquero is on a four-game win streak and currently stands at third in the league with a 9-3 record. Conquero returns to the floor on December 20th against Mann Filter, where Peters will take on fellow Duke Alumna Sheana Mosch. Shortly after the New Year, Peters will face fellow Duke teammate
Tricia Liston and Avendia.
Tricia Liston – Duke '14Avenida (Spain-LFB), 6-1, Guard2015 Stats: 6 games, 10.0 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 0.8 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.0 BPG Tricia Liston returned to Europe to play for Avenida following her first WNBA Championship with the Minnesota Lynx. She has appeared in six games for Avenida, recording three starts. Liston's top performance this season came on November 29th against Zamarat. In her 28 minutes of play, Liston posted 21 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Liston and Avenida return to the floor on December 16th against Good Angels. Avenida is currently first in the LFB with an 11-1 record.
Karima Christmas – Duke '06Venezia (Italy-Serie A1), 6-0, Guard/Forward2015 Stats: 7 games, 18.3 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 2.0 APG, 2.7 SPG, 0.1 BPGKarima Christmas has made seven appearances for Venezia, with six starts. She is the team's leading scorer (18.3) and second leading rebounder (7.3). In her first game for Venezia, Christmas posted a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. She also had a strong showing in the team's game against Battipaglia on December 6th with 30 points and five rebounds. Christmas and Venezia look to improve their 8-2 record on December 16h against Wasserburg.
Shay Selby – Duke '12BG 89 Avides (Germany-DBBL), 5-9, Guard2015 Stats: 7 games, 11.3 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 1.1 APG, 1.9 SPG, 0.3 BPGShay Selby has started five games and played in seven contests for BG 89 Avides. She leads the team in steals, while being tied as the team's third leading scorer. Her best performance of the season came in the team's last game against Chemnitz. Selby's 23 points and 10 rebounds helped BG 89 Avides overcome their six-game losing streak. BG 89 Avides will take on Osnabruck on December 20th.
Chelsea Gray – Duke '14Abdullah Gul University Kayseri (Turkey-KBSL), 5-11, Guard2015 Stats (Euroleague): 2 games, 10.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 3.5 APG, 2.5 SPG, 0.0 BPG2015 Stats (Turkey): 3 games, 14.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 4.7 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.0 BPGChelsea Gray has made five appearances for Abdullah Gul this season, earning her way into four starting lineups. In KBSL games, Gray is the team's third leading scorer (14.0), maintaining a field goal percentage at 41.4 and a three-point shot percentage at 50.0. She also leads the team in assists and steals. Abdullah Gul is currently in first place in the KBSL with a 7-1 record and in third in Group B of the Euroleague standings with a 4-3 record. Abdullah Gul's next game is against USK Praha on December 16th.
Elizabeth Williams – Duke '15Istanbul Universitesi SK (Turkey-KBSL), 6-3, Center/Forward2015 Stats (Eurocup): 5 games, 13.4 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 0.8 APG, 1.2 SPG, 2.2 BPG2015 Stats (Turkey): 6 games, 17.8 PPG, 11.7 RPG, 0.8 APG, 1.3 SPG, 2.0 BPGElizabeth Williams has played 11 games for Istanbul Universitesi this season, earning nine starts. She is the team's second leading scorer in KBSL play and third leading scorer in Eurocup play. She is the team's leader in blocks and rebounds, as well. Williams has recorded nine double-doubles this season, the most recent being against Energy Ivanovo on December 10th. In 21 minutes of play, Williams posted 14 points, 16 rebounds, and three blocks. Istanbul Universitesi is third in KBSL play with a 5-2 record and first in Group D of Eurocup with a 5-0 record. Istanbul Universitesi moves on to face Lulea Basket on December 17th.
Ka'lia Johnson – Duke '15BLK Slavia Praha (Czech Republic-ZBL), 5-10, Guard2015 Stats: 12 games, 20.5 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 2,3 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.3 BPGIn her first professional season, Johnson has started all 12 games for BLK Praha. She is the team's leading rebounder (9.8), while ranking second in points (20.5), steals, and assists. She has recorded six double-doubles on the year. In BLK Praha's last game, Johnson posted 26 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. BLK Praha looks to continue its three-game winning streak on December 19th against Karlovy Vary. BLK Praha is currently third in ZBL standings with a 9-3 record.