Ben Emelogu
Nigerian basketball player (born 1994)
Benjamin Anyahukeya Emelogu II (born November 24, 1994) is a Nigerian professional basketball player who formerly played for Avtodor Saratov of the VTB United League. He played college basketball for the SMU Mustangs and the Virginia Tech Hokies.
High school career
Emelogu attended South Grand Prairie High School. As a senior, he averaged 14.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.2 steals per game, earning First Team All-Area honors. He led the team to the 2013 5A state championship game for the first time since 1975. Emelogu had 14 points and four assists in the 60–43 semifinal win against Byron P. Steele II High School.
College career
Emelogu was named team captain of Virginia Tech as a freshman, averaging 10.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. After the season, he transferred to SMU to be closer to his family and was granted immediate eligibility. As a sophomore, Emelogu played through a torn meniscus and shot 27.7 percent from the floor. He underwent surgery after the season, before tearing it again and undergoing another operation.
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