Canadian-South Sudanese basketball player (born 1999)
Emmanuel Akot (born March 17, 1999) is a Canadian and South Sudanese professional basketball player for Anwil Włocławek of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). He played college basketball for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers , Arizona Wildcats and the Boise State Broncos .
High school career
Akot played for Kildonan-East Collegiate in Winnipeg , Manitoba , up until his sophomore season.[ 1] [ 2] While in Kansas for a tournament, Akot received an offer from Wasatch Academy .[ 3] As a senior at Wasatch Academy , Akot averaged 17 points, seven rebounds and two assists per game.[ 4] Akot was considered a five-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals , and a four-star recruit by ESPN .[ 5] [ 6] In March 2017, Akot committed to playing college basketball for Arizona .[ 7] He also received offers from Louisville , Oregon and Utah .[ 8] [ 9]
College career
As a freshman for Arizona , Akot played 31 games with four starts. He averaged 1.8 points and 1.1 rebounds per game of his freshman season.[ 10] He continued his college career with Arizona for his sophomore season and averaged 3.8 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.[ 11] Akot opted to transfer from Arizona forcing him to sit out the entirety of the 2019–20 season.[ 12] [ 13] In 2020, Akot transferred to Boise State .[ 14] In his two seasons with the Broncos, Akot played in 54 games, starting 39 of them, while averaging 10.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.[ 15] After playing 2 seasons for Boise State, Akot opted to transfer once again, this time to Memphis .[ 16] [ 17] However, Memphis would lose Akot, as he would instead transfer to Western Kentucky .[ 18]
Professional career
Ottawa BlackJacks (2023)
After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft , Akot signed his first professional contract with the Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League , as a mid-season addition to the roster.[ 19]
Heroes Den Bosch (2023–2024)
On August 22, 2023, Dutch basketball club Heroes Den Bosch announced they had signed Akot for the upcoming season.[ 20]
Winnipeg Sea Bears (2024)
On May 28, 2024, Akot signed with the Winnipeg Sea Bears of the Canadian Elite Basketball League .[ 21]
Anwil Włocławek (2024–present)
On August 16, 2024, Akot signed with Anwil Włocławek of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).[ 22]
Career statistics
College
References
^ Hobson, Russ (9 March 2017). "Winnipegger commits to NCAA division one school" . Global news . Winnipeg. Archived from the original on 10 March 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2022 .
^ "EMMANUEL AKOT STEPS UP THE BASKETBALL GAME" . the projector . Archived from the original on 20 March 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2022 .
^ "EMMANUEL AKOT STEPS UP THE BASKETBALL GAME" . the projector . Archived from the original on 20 March 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2022 .
^ "Emmanuel Akot bio" . Boise State University Athletics . Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022 .
^ "Emmanuel Akot bio" . Boise State University Athletics . Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022 .
^ Goldberg, Rob (22 May 2017). "5-Star Arizona Commit Emmanuel Akot Reclassifies for 2017 Class" . Bleacher Report . Retrieved 16 January 2022 .
^ "5-Star SF Prospect Emmanuel Akot Commits to Arizona" . Bleacher Report . Archived from the original on 9 March 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2022 .
^ Biancardi, Paul. "Scout's Take: ESPN 60 forward Emmanuel Akot picks Arizona" . ESPN . Retrieved 2022-01-16 .
^ Sawatzky, Mike (1 June 2018). "Emmanuel Akot shooting to be next Manitoban in NBA" . Winnipeg Free Press . Winnipeg. Retrieved 17 January 2022 .
^ "2017-18 Men's Basketball Roster" . University of Arizona athletics . 2017.
^ "Emmanuel Akot bio" . Boise State University Athletics . Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022 .
^ "Emmanuel Akot bio" . Boise State University Athletics . Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022 .
^ Roberts, Rachel (30 October 2019). "NCAA denies transfer waiver for Boise State forward Akot. What can the Broncos do next?" . Idaho Statesman . Retrieved 16 January 2022 .
^ Allen, Taylor (16 February 2021). "Happy to be playing again. Akot makes most of transfer to Boise State" . Winnipeg Free Press . Winnipeg. Archived from the original on 17 February 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022 .
^ "Emmanuel Akot - Men's Basketball" . Boise State University Athletics . Retrieved 2023-02-16 .
^ Johnson, Steven (19 June 2022). "Emmanuel Akot commits to Memphis" . Daily Memphian . Retrieved 20 June 2022 .
^ Munz, Jason (19 June 2022). "Memphis basketball adds Emmanuel Akot, versatile Boise State transfer" . Memphis Commercial Appeal . Retrieved 20 June 2022 .
^ Munz, Jason. "Memphis basketball loses transfer Emmanuel Akot to WKU | Report" . The Commercial Appeal . Retrieved 2023-02-16 .
^ "The BlackJacks - Ottawa's Professional Basketball Team Playing In The CEBL" . TheBlackJacks.ca . Retrieved July 11, 2023 .
^ "DeMario Mayfield terug in de Maaspoort - Heroes Den Bosch Nederlands - Basketball" . HeroesDenBosch.com . August 22, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023 .
^ "Sea Bears sign versatile wing, Winnipegger Emmanuel Akot" . SeaBears.ca . May 28, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2024 .
^ Falkowski, Sebastian (August 16, 2024). "Wyczekiwany kot - Emmanuel Akot w Anwilu!" . KKWloclawek.pl (in Polish). Retrieved August 16, 2024 .
External links
Head coach: Ernak
Assistant coaches: Woźniak
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