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Jersey Number 14
Alex Anamekwe
- Position:
- F
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- McKinney, Texas
- High School:
- McKinney HS
- Major:
- Interested in African & African Diaspora Studies
Bio
Pronunciation: an-uh-MECK-way
Returns for his second year in the UT program ... saw action in 12 games last season and averaged 1.5 ppg and 0.7 rpg in 5.0 minutes per contest ... 2023 Big 12 Academic All-Rookie Team selection.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2022-23 AT TEXAS:
Big 12 Academic All-Rookie Team selection ... played in 12 games and averaged 1.5 points and 0.7 rebounds in 5.0 minutes per contest ... converted 8-of-14 (.571) field goals, including 2-of-4 (.500) threes ... had five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 threes) and two rebounds in nine minutes against UAPB (Dec. 10) ... posted five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 threes) in 10 minutes against NAU (Nov. 21) ... played a season-high 13 minutes against Houston Christian (Nov. 10).
HIGH SCHOOL:
McKinney High School in McKinney, Texas (head coach Wes Watson) ... ranked as the No. 15 prospect in the state of Texas by 247 Sports Composite ... paced McKinney HS to a 35-6 overall record and a run to the Class 6A state championship game in his senior season ... averaged 10.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, 1.6 steals and 1.4 assists per game during his senior year ... had a steal and dunk in the final seconds to lead McKinney to a 68-66 double-overtime victory against Austin Westlake HS in the Class 6A state semifinals ... also recorded the game-winning basket in the Class 6A regional quarterfinals to help McKinney post a 54-52 upset of top-ranked Richardson HS ... averaged nine points, seven boards, three blocks and two steals per game in his junior season ... four-year starter at McKinney HS ... earned District 5-6A Defensive Player of the Year accolades as a sophomore and junior ... tabbed the District 5-6A Freshman of the Year in his initial season.
PERSONAL:
Born in Dallas, Texas … son of Nnamdi (father) and Kelechi (mother, pronunciation: KAH-lech-ee) Anamekwe ... Kelechi ran track in Nigeria ... has two sisters, Skylar and Naomi ... began playing basketball at the age of five ... enjoys writing and has the desire to become an author … interested in African & African Diaspora Studies.
