Emmanuel Akot

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Emmanuel Akot
File:Emmanuel Akot.jpg
Akot in 2022
No. 7 – Leicester Riders
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
Personal information
Born (1999-03-17) March 17, 1999 (age 27)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
NationalityCanadian / South Sudanese
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school
College Western Kentucky (2022–2023)
NBA draft2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023Ottawa BlackJacks
2023–2024Heroes Den Bosch
2024Anwil Włocławek
2024– PresentWinnipeg Sea Bears
Stats at NBA.comLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Stats at Basketball ReferenceLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Stats at Basketball ReferenceLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Emmanuel Akot (born March 17, 1999) is a Canadian and South Sudanese professional basketball player of Leicester Riders of the Super League Basketball (SLB). He played college basketball for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, Arizona Wildcats and the Boise State Broncos.

High school career

[edit | edit source]

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

[edit | edit source]

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

[edit | edit source]

Ottawa BlackJacks (2023)

[edit | edit source]

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)

[edit | edit source]

On August 22, 2023, Dutch basketball club Heroes Den Bosch announced they had signed Akot for the upcoming season.[20]

Winnipeg Sea Bears (2024–Present)

[edit | edit source]

On May 28, 2024, Akot signed with the Winnipeg Sea Bears of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.[21]

Anwil Włocławek (2024)

[edit | edit source]

On August 16, 2024, Akot signed with Anwil Włocławek of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).[22] He left the team in October.

Career statistics

[edit | edit source]
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College

[edit | edit source]
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Arizona 31 4 10.4 .389 .375 .455 1.1 .8 .2 .1 1.8
2018–19 Arizona 17 11 19.3 .394 .286 .400 2.8 1.1 .2 .1 3.8
2019–20 Boise State Redshirt Redshirt
2020–21 Boise State 23 10 25.5 .389 .333 .633 3.6 2.7 .8 .5 9.1
2021–22 Boise State 31 29 31.8 .400 .387 .590 3.1 2.8 .7 .4 10.6
2022–23 Western Kentucky 31 31 29.5 .407 .321 .708 3.7 2.1 .5 .2 10.0
Career 133 85 23.6 .399 .350 .615 2.8 2.0 .5 .3 7.3

References

[edit | edit source]
  1. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  2. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  3. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  4. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  5. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  6. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  7. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  8. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  9. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  10. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  11. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  12. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  13. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  14. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  15. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  16. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  17. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  18. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  19. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  20. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  21. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  22. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
[edit | edit source]
Retrieved from "http://70.231.62.181/index.php?title=Emmanuel_Akot&oldid=9623511"