Emmanuel Akot

Emmanuel Akot (born March 17, 1999) is a Canadian and South Sudanese professional basketball former player of Anwil Włocławek of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). He played college basketball for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, Arizona Wildcats and the Boise State Broncos.

Emmanuel Akot

Akot in 2022
Personal information
Born	(1999-03-17) March 17, 1999 (age 25) Winnipeg, Manitoba
Nationality	Canadian / South Sudanese
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school	Kildonan-East Collegiate (Winnipeg, Manitoba) Wasatch Academy (Mount Pleasant, Utah)
College	Arizona (2017–2019) Boise State (2020–2022) Western Kentucky (2022–2023)
NBA draft	2023: undrafted
Playing career	2023–present
Position	Shooting guard / Small forward
Career history
2023	Ottawa BlackJacks
2023–2024	Heroes Den Bosch
2024	Winnipeg Sea Bears
2024	Anwil Włocławek

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] He left the team in October.

Career statistics

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

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
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

1. 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.
2. "EMMANUEL AKOT STEPS UP THE BASKETBALL GAME". the projector. Archived from the original on 20 March 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
3. "EMMANUEL AKOT STEPS UP THE BASKETBALL GAME". the projector. Archived from the original on 20 March 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
4. "Emmanuel Akot bio". Boise State University Athletics. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
5. "Emmanuel Akot bio". Boise State University Athletics. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
6. Goldberg, Rob (22 May 2017). "5-Star Arizona Commit Emmanuel Akot Reclassifies for 2017 Class". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
7. "5-Star SF Prospect Emmanuel Akot Commits to Arizona". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on 9 March 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
8. Biancardi, Paul. "Scout's Take: ESPN 60 forward Emmanuel Akot picks Arizona". ESPN. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
9. Sawatzky, Mike (1 June 2018). "Emmanuel Akot shooting to be next Manitoban in NBA". Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
10. "2017-18 Men's Basketball Roster". University of Arizona athletics. 2017.
11. "Emmanuel Akot bio". Boise State University Athletics. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
12. "Emmanuel Akot bio". Boise State University Athletics. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. "Emmanuel Akot - Men's Basketball". Boise State University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
16. Johnson, Steven (19 June 2022). "Emmanuel Akot commits to Memphis". Daily Memphian. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
17. Munz, Jason (19 June 2022). "Memphis basketball adds Emmanuel Akot, versatile Boise State transfer". Memphis Commercial Appeal. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
18. Munz, Jason. "Memphis basketball loses transfer Emmanuel Akot to WKU | Report". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
19. "The BlackJacks - Ottawa's Professional Basketball Team Playing In The CEBL". TheBlackJacks.ca. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
20. "DeMario Mayfield terug in de Maaspoort - Heroes Den Bosch Nederlands - Basketball". HeroesDenBosch.com. August 22, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
21. "Sea Bears sign versatile wing, Winnipegger Emmanuel Akot". SeaBears.ca. May 28, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
22. Falkowski, Sebastian (August 16, 2024). "Wyczekiwany kot - Emmanuel Akot w Anwilu!". KKWloclawek.pl (in Polish). Retrieved August 16, 2024.

External links

• Boise State Broncos bio
• Arizona Wildcats bio